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Holiday time: sailing Elba and Corsica
August was approaching fast, we knew we still had to sum quite some miles under the keel if we wanted to be at Elba on time and meet with our…
Back to the roots: Rome here we come!
Going back home on your small sailboat gives you a nice feeling of accomplishment. We felt proud for this small-big achievement. We really wish someday, we can sail to the…
Pontine Island: Ventotene and Ponza
Slowly we are leaving behind the southern regions of Italy and are getting closer to Rome. But first we stop along the way to explore the Pontine Islands (Ponza, Palmarola,…
Crossing the Gulf of Naples to Procida and Ischia
There is no doubt that we prefer exploring islands rather than the mainland: at least in this part of the Mediterranean, islands tend to offer way more options for cruisers…
We sail north to Cilento and the Amalfi Coast
After 44 days in Sicily, sadly we decided to move north and continue our journey to discover other Italian regions and follow our plan. We truly loved the time spent…
Aeolian Islands: is it the best sailing spot in the Med?
Since we started organizing our 2021 trip, we were really curious to explore the Aeolian Islands. Many sailing friends, as well as sailing blogs, had fed that curiosity. It is…
Palermo and Cefalù: the heart of the Sicilian history
This time we spend some days in two of the most iconic Sicilian destinations: Palermo and Cefalù. Both cities share rich and unique historical backgrounds that will capture the attention…
Ustica: one week in paradise
We continue our journey jumping from one island to the next one. After ten days spent visiting several cities in Sicily, we were missing the atmosphere we had in some…
Visiting Trapani and its multicultural province
On a sunny Friday morning, we left Favignana and headed to the nearby city of Trapani. We decided to spend a few days in Trapani for a couple of reasons:…
Sicily here we come: a windy passage to Favignana
It feels a bit odd when you plan to leave a place like Sardinia: we only spent ten days here and we were just starting to get a taste of…
Goodbye Menorca: we cross to Sardinia
Our stay in Menorca comes to an end. We visit the East side of the Island as we wait for a good weather window to cross to Sardinia: we make…
Ten days in Port d’Addaia and lovin’it
We have been in Menorca for almost three weeks now and feel more and more connected with the Island. We are getting the most out of the chilly weather to…
Our ever-changing plans: Sardinia can wait
Everything was ready: Covid-19 tests done and a pretty decent weather window . We were convinced we were going to cross the Gulf of Lyon to get to Alghero (Sardinia)…
From Soller to Ciutadella de Menorca
After spending a few days in Sóller (Mallorca), it's time to move on and continue exploring the island. We head to Pollensa, in the northern side of Mallorca, which seems…
Let the adventure begin: we start sailing east…
This is the story of our first 2021 "crossing". But it's more than just a sailing escapade. It's the beginning of a project we have been preparing for a very…
New EVA teak (and removal of old rotten teak)
If you are considering renewing your boat teak and are not sure whether to install new teak wood or using synthetic teak, then this post is for you. I'll go…
Boat haul out: how to survive and do a professional job
This is meant to be a quick, but hopefully comprehensive, guide for those of you who are about to haul out their boat and are willing to accomplish the task…
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