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“Il mare è senza strade, il mare è senza spiegazioni.” It’s already mid of June and we are sailing around the island of Favignana for the first time. A magical place….. Beautiful Surprise: Ohana & Ambra ! Che bella sorpresa stamattina. Finalmente ci siamo incontrati. Our sister Ohana Swan48 Arrival at Favignana: Buongiorno, beautiful sister Swan 48 Ohana. What a beautiful surprise! Ohana &Ambra together in Sicilia !!! Come before sunset!🧜‍♀️🌅⚓️ CIBO CHIACCHIERE E VINO ! A true gem by the sea. Located a bit of the beaten track but the island is small enough that you will be able to find it. Amazing food “tapas”-style, a location that takes your breath away and good vibes! Check out: www.terredelfavonio.it Amazing Food and music 🎵 Relaxing moments… Tapas “Favignana-Style“ ⚓️Tonnara Florio di Favignana: A must see! Ancient tonnara Florio This ancient tonnara (a traditional fishing system for tuna) is one of the largest in the Mediterranean Sea. It was here that Ignazio Florio, by the end of the 19th century, created the revolutionary method of preservation of tuna, and built his famous plant. Today, this precious example of industrial architecture provides an insight into the history of the Florio family, that of the tuna factory and the practice of ‘mattanza’ (or tuna killing). In addition to visiting the factory itself, there is also a photographic exhibitionof the traditional Mattanza (the final stage of tuna fishing). Magic …. Ambra in front of the tonnara! The anchorage opposite the ancient Tonnara Florio is exposed to winds from the north so it can endure the mistral! The anchorage The Egadi Islands have always been a hotspot for bluefin tuna. In late spring, the tuna come into the Mediterranean through the Strait of Gibraltar and draw close to the coast to reproduce. Old fishing boats [...]

Auf dem Weg nach Mazara del Vallo begleiten uns mehrere Delphine… immer wieder ein Fest! Mazara del Vallo ist eine italienische Stadt mit afrikanischem Charme in der Nähe von Trapani, in Sizilien. Mit Blick auf das Mittelmeer, an der Mündung des Flusses Màzaro, sind wir hier weniger als 200 km von den tunesischen Küsten Nordafrikas entfernt. Das alte historische Zentrum, das einst von den normannischen Mauern umgeben war, umfasst zahlreiche monumentale Kirchen, von denen einige aus dem 11. Jahrhundert stammen. Großes Kino. Es ist heiß 🥵 hier… Die Gassen sind verwinkelt und zeigen die typischen Merkmale der Viertel mit einem für die Medinas typischen islamischen Stadtplan. Die Kasbah wurde 800 vor Christus von den Tunesiern gegründet und heute leben hier ca. 60 % Tunesier und nur etwa 40 % Mazareser. Wir laufen durch ein Labyrinth aus gewundenen, engen Straßen und Gassen, mit scharfen Kurven und kleinen Höfen. Er ist heiß hier. Wir essen Couscous und bewundern die vielen bemalten Keramik-Kacheln und die Street Art. Nachts, sagt man uns, sollte man hier lieber nicht rumlaufen. Tunisia 🇹🇳 in Sicilia Die Marina ist telefonisch quasi nicht zu erreichen, wir sind mit unserem Schiff viel zu groß für die Marina und ankern deshalb einfach direkt vor dem Hafen. Unseren Tender lassen wir am Steg der Marina, der Hafenmeister ist darüber sehr aufgebracht, er wollte sogar die Carabinieri rufen. Als ich ihm dann gesagt habe, dass ich Journalistin bin, hat er sich schlagartig beruhigt. Er wollte einfach nur Geld für die Bewachung erpressen… schade. Ich kann Euch diese Marina nicht empfehlen, nur Schiffe mit einem Tiefgang von max. 1.50m passen hier rein. Ciao, wir sind weg… Anker hoch ! Couscous überall…. Super lecker! Favignana, wir kommen und natürlich ganz in PINK

LET'S CAPTURE THIS MOMENT AND SAVE IT FOREVER Punta Bianca ⚓️ Punta Bianca – Monte Grande lies in the central area of the southern coast of Sicily and is the eastern limit of the Gulf of Agrigento. This hill of white marl and the abandoned house below it are the most iconic and distinctive landscape elements. Feeling small… Punta Bianca Nature Reserve, a wonderful natural landscape characterized by a totally white rock spur that plunges into a beautiful crystalline sea. It's amazing how photography can capture just a split second of something exquisite. From a distance Punta Bianca looks like a large spur of limestone rock in the shape of the prow of a ship that juts out and slopes towards the African sea, creating cliffs, gullies, valleys, coves, and sandy, marl or cobbled beaches. From the top of Monte Grande you can enjoy a superb view. Drone flight…. Bianca is one of the locations chosen by Gianna Nannini for the videoclip of “Lontano dagli occhi”. Next stop: Scala dei Turchi, Sicily Scala dei Turchi Just 1 hour west from Punta Bianco, the brilliant white and weather-formed Scala dei Turchi juts into the sea off Sicily’s southern coast. The rock is irresistible for photographers. Pic of the day

Blue Lagoon ⚓️ The Blue Lagoon Malta is a small lagoon with relatively shallow, azure-coloured water that’s located on the West coast of the island of Comino, between Malta and Gozo. The Blue Lagoon offers a spectacular sight around the Maltese islands. 🍍 Party every day! Be warned however: This place gets BUSY in summer! Come early or after 6pm 🙏 During the day it’s the biggest 🍍 Party of Malta, but after 6 pm it’s a quiet paradise! Wir ankern endlich wieder und sind auch hier immer auf der Suche nach den besten Buchten. Die blaue Lagune von Malta (Blue Lagoon) ist mit Sicherheit die bekannteste Bootstour hier in der Gegend. Türkisblaues Wasser, tolle Aussichten und kleine Sandstrände gibt es hier einige. Um hier Ruhe zu haben, muss man allerdings erst hier am späten Nachmittag kommen, wenn die Ausflugsboote wieder weg sind. Erst dann hat man das Paradies als Segler für sich alleine. Über Mittag findet hier die größte Ananas-Party von Malta statt, abends ankert man traumhaft im Sonnenuntergang und kann auf Entdeckungstour gehen. Die schönsten Blicke gibt es vom St Mary’s Tower… Tal-Mixta Cave Sunset! If you’re up for one of the most mesmerizing sunset views you’ll see in Gozo (and Malta), then you’re in the right place. Tal-Mixta Cave is a cave high up in the hills of Nadur, a small village located in the eastern part of Gozo. The location of this cave, overlooking the red bay of Ramla l-Hamra, is one of the most stunning views you’ll The walk to the cave! 2 shorelines to fix the ⛵️⚓️

Hello Valetta! Grand Harbour Marina Malta: It’s the most picturesque location for a marina that I’ve ever seen! Valletta stands proud on the ocean, rising up on the skyline in a mish-mash of Baroque architecture. Grand Harbour Marina Valetta The city is a photographer’s dream, overflowing with colourful doors and balconies, pots of flowers, and little cobbled streets. And although it’s not as well known as some of the European capitals, it became the European Capital of Culture for 2018, which really increased its popularity with visitors. The whole city is also listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site, given its wealth of history. Its churches, museums and palaces are all crammed into a very small space as Valletta is only 1km long and 600m wide. This makes it one of Europe’s teeniest capitals. So this means you can easily explore the city in a couple of days and also head out to see what’s just nearby. Lovely scenery The history of Valletta cannot be separated from the city’s relationship with the sea. Cultural influences literally sailed in from Italy and Tunisia, among other places. Wars were fought on the waters, with enemy ships facing Malta’s naval fleet and the well-fortressed city. Also, the fishing industry is still a large part of life on the whole island. One of the most iconic superyachts on the water, the 88m/289ft sailing yacht ‘Maltese Falcon’ turns heads wherever she cruises thanks to her three, DynaRig-designed 190' (58m) masts. Maltese Falcon: One of the most iconic superyachts on the water! It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.

Altstadt Taormina Taormina ist eine schöne, malerisch auf einem Hügel gelegene Stadt, die Touristen aus aller Welt anzieht. Blick vom Teatro aus mit etwas Bewegung am 🌋…. Der erste Rauch! Es gibt viele historische Bauwerke sowie einen wirklich herrlichen Blick auf das Ionische Meer und den Ätna . Giardini Naxos, Blick in Richtung Ankerplatz Hinter dem Capo Taormina sind wir gestern vor Anker gegangen. Die Bucht ist gut zum Ankern geeignet und gerade bei Nordwind gut geschützt. Es kam uns gleich ein Motorboot entgegen um zu fragen, ob wir eine Boje zum Übernachten mieten wollen. Wir ankern aber lieber und mieten uns gleich einen Scooter um in die Berge fahren zu können. Unser Dinghy ziehen wir am Beach Club an den Strand. Der Ätna qualmt im Hintergrund Crazy. Der Vulkan Ätna hat seit heute Nachmittag eine neuer Eruptions-Spalte. Sie befindet sich auf 1900 m Höhe. Mittlerweile hat sich ein kleiner Lavastrom gebildet, den wir gerade vom Schiff aus beobachten können. Ich habe die Eruption zufällig um 17.08 fotografiert…. Eruption um 17.06 Uhr Unser Ankerplatz, Ambra vorne links, Lavaströme im Hintergrund In den gepflegten Gärten stehen Bronzeskulpturen und Brunnen zwischen Blumenbeeten und Büschen. Die Wege sind sehr schön angelegt und führen auch an den Klippen entlang, von wo aus ihr die Bucht und Teile des Küstenortes überblickt. Entspannung in den Giardini Wenn ihr den traumhaften Meerblick in Taormina gerne in ruhigerer Atmosphäre genießen möchtet, geht in die Giardini della Villa Comunale, die von der Piazza IX Aprile nur rund 4 Gehminuten entfernt sind. Der herrliche Park ist ein beschaulicher und reizvoller Rückzugsort abseits der Besucherströme des Corso Umberto. Giardini Taormina My favorite shop, Ortigia! Wenn ihr eine Weile in der Sonne ausspannen oder am kristallklaren Wasser des Ionischen Meeres feinstes Risotto essen möchtet, geht zum Strand Isola Bella. Vom Strand aus [...]

Pollara Dieser nordwestlich von Salina gelegene Ankerplatz ist ein echter Traum für Segler, die Ruhe und Gelassenheit in wilder Umgebung suchen. Drone flight Das Ufer besteht aus hoch aufragenden Klippen, die steil in das seichte Wasser der Bucht abfallen. Tausende von Jahren der Erosion haben die Felsformation, die sich in dieser seltenen Umgebung in den Himmel schiebt, wunderschön geformt. Nachts taucht der Sonnenuntergang die Klippen in ein warmes Licht und schafft eine magische Atmosphäre. Wir haben vom Aussichtspunkt oberhalb von Cala Pollara und Poggio del Semaforo unsere Drohne steigen lassen. Eine tolle Bar und ein schönes Restaurant liegen genau wo dort, der Film “ll Postino” gedreht wurde. Zu schön, um wahr zu sein? Die Sache hat einen Haken: Der felsige Meeresboden bietet nicht den besten Halt für Ihren Anker und bei Westwind kann die Situation schnell kompliziert werden. Trotzdem wird er von Seglern oft als der schönste Ankerplatz der Äolischen Inseln bezeichnet. Ein Drehort und ein Ankerplatz wie ein Gedicht. Die Poesie lauert überall, genau wie die Liebe. Und genauso, wie sich jeder von uns verlieben kann, kann auch jeder von uns Poesie schaffen. Dafür muss man nicht klug, nicht gebildet, und nicht wort­ge­wandt sein. Man muss nur sein Herz sprechen lassen. Das ist eine der zentralen Botschaften von „Il pos­tino“, der hier 1994 gedreht wurde und spätestens wenn man diesen Film verstanden hat, unterschreibt man diese These ohne Wider­spruch. Drehort Il Postino Auf einer wahren Begebenheit beruhend, spielt Troisi in dem Film einen schüchternen Briefträger, der sich mit dem im Exil lebenden chilenischen Poeten Pablo Neruda (Philippe Noiret) anfreundet. Durch Neruda beginnt der Postbote, seine Heimat, ein italienisches Fischerdorf, mit neuen (lyrischen) Augen zu sehen. Er lernt wie man mit Frauen umgeht und findet schließlich sogar die Kraft seine politischen Über­zeu­gungen zu vertreten. Die charmante, rührende Geschichte entwickelt sich [...]

Filicudi It is a little simplistic and maybe, all things considered, even somewhat obvious to say that Filicudi is not for everyone. That perspective might change if I said that Filicudi is a good fit for those who already love this island a little bit, even without knowing it. The island continues to attract a distinguished and eccentric crowd. In the lopsided piazzetta of Pecorini a Mare I met artists, entrepreneurs, professors, an Afghani princess and jewelry designer, characters from Rome and Milan’s social elite, etc., most of whom have been coming to Filicudi every summer for years and who have made the island a sort of second home. Alicudi is the second smallest of the Aeolian Islands and is probably the most authentic and primitive of the Sicilian archipelago. Once you get there via ⛵️you can start breathing its energy right at the harbour: no cars are allowed, because there are no streets. A group of colored fishing boats and crystal clear water welcome you to the island, together with a few donkeys, the sole means of transport suitable for those carrying heavy things. The more you go uphill, the sweeter the silence becomes. It's the real luxury of the island together with an explosion of uncontaminated nature. The silence is so clear that you can even hear the sound of the sea waves from above the mountain: waking up on the island is pure magic. Alicudi The sun rises behind the nearby island of Filicudi, accompanied by the only sound of roosters and the wash of the waves. Filicudi

Our anchorage Today we climbed up the volcano. It’s around 25 kms north of Sicily and is the southernmost of the Eolie (as the Italians call them) or Aeolian islands. There’s a 2.5 hour path and you need a hat, water bottle, sun protection, and good ankle support. On the mud carved path to Gran Cratere, almost at the top! All the way up we saw the beautiful view of the sea. On the way the landscape changed till we reached the crater with the yellow coloring, smoke and beautiful view. A really unique experience and the climbing is worth it. From this point, it’s only about 20 Minutes left to get to the top. I have to say, I was so excited when I saw the crater! It’s such a unique experience… The views into the crater are excellent. A day on Vulcano can be a perfect dolce vita day: after the hike, have a long lunch, then relax at one of the island’s famous black beaches or hit the thermal springs. The Gran Cratere wasn’t spewing lava or anything, it had collapsed in on itself one hundred years ago, but there were thick sulphur fields to the East, blowing plumes of toxic smoke out into the world…. Drone shot Golden Hour on North Star! More drinks….

Ankunft vor der Marina Beach unter der Altstadt Als am Abend die Sonne untergeht und der Vulkan Stromboli in der Ferne über dem Meer zu schweben scheint, sind wir schon oben auf der Piazza von Tropea in Kalabrien. Der Blick von der auf einer Felsklippe gelegenen Stadt in die Ferne ist so etwas wie ein Konzentrat von Italiens Süden. Wir wurden hier super nett empfangen von sympathischen Weltumseglern (North Star), die uns bereits von Instagram kannten. Die North Star liegt in der Marina direkt neben uns, eine wunderschöne Hallberg 54 und die Eigner sind so nett, dass wir gleich den Abend miteinander verbringen. Wir lernen so viel von den beiden und wir sind happy, dass sie auch mit der ARC über den Atlantik wollen, also die gleiche Route 🧭 planen wie wir. Die North Star Crew In Tropea begegnen uns die roten Zwiebeln überall. Auf der Pizza, als Pasta-Soße, im Salat oder als Brotaufstrich – die besonders milden Cipolle fehlen in kaum einem Gericht und sind zu Zöpfen geflochten ein beliebtes Mitbringsel. Unser Freund und neues Crew Mitglied Thomas ist gut angekommen und überraschte uns heute Morgen schon mit Rührei alla Tomaso!!! Gourmet-Alarm an Bord! Oh happy day … In der Altstadt von Tropea gibt es viele Cafés, Restaurants, kleine Boutiquen und die typisch italienischen Gassen. Einfach bezaubernd.. Außerdem haben wir noch Paar aus Cosenza kennengelernt, die wir nächste Woche wieder auf den Vulkan-Inseln treffen wollen. Die Marina direkt vor der Altstadt ist teuer, sauber und liegt traumhaft…. Tropea Marina Man erreicht übrigens vom Marina-Steg aus ganz schnell zu Fuß die Altstadt und ein Supermarkt ist auch direkt im Hafen. In der Altstadt gibt es einige interessante Feinkost-Läden…. Cipolla Rossa grandissima Ambra ist jetzt wieder voll beladen und es geht gleich los zu den Vulkan-Inseln, zusammen mit der North Star! [...]

Beautiful cliffs and a pink sail! No filter La Spiaggia del Buon Dormire beach is is one of Cilento’s top beaches, located on Cape Palinuro in the region of Campania, in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade. It is a tiny several bays coastline with crystal blue water and golden sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. Attention! It is partially crowded during the high season…. Buondormire is a safe anchorage where to drop the anchor and stop in wonderful blue waters, near the Natural Arch. It is well-appreciated by sailors for its uncomparable natural beauty and clean sea. The area offers a good shelter from winds and it is generally quiet at night. It's not by change that it's called "Buon dormire" (sleeping well). The anchorage post is a sort of pure heaven on earth, surrounded by a rich green vegetation and a wonderful sea. Cala Bianca (Marina di Camerota) Some years ago “Cala Bianca Beach“ was voted the "most beautiful beach in Italy". La Cala is an oasis white, inscribed between two rocky outcrops and lush lapped by clear blue sea, usually light blue, sometimes deep blue (depending on the time of day and the position of the sun).The beach is made of small pebbles rounded, white, who ended up giving the name to the same place. Ristoro Pozzallo near Cala Bianca Cala Bianca

Beautiful Agropoli The Cilento Coast is one of the most exciting regions to discover on a sailboat ! From Salerno, sailing south will reveal some "gems" of the coast such as Paestum, Agropoli, Palinuro, Acciaroli and many others. It’s the perfect combination of culture and natural beauty. We love Agropoli, a place that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cilento, a seaside town rich in history. A cliff overlooking the sea at the southern end of the gulf of Salerno: Agropoli Don’t miss the best MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA CAMPANA DOP ! @ Caseificio Polito The PDO buffalo mozzarella, proposed in different sizes, as well as ricotta, caciocavallo and scamorza both white and smoked, are made exclusively with their own MILK produced in the buffalo breeding. More information: www.caseificiopolito.it If you love history and archaeological sites, then you should make sure to include in your Italy itinerary a visit to the stunning Greek and Roman archaeological site of Paestum. Located in Campania, less than 1 hour drive South of Salerno, Paestum is home to three Greek temples of outstanding beauty and to a beautiful museums with unique burial paintings from the V century BC. The best dock and Service www.yachtingclubagropoli.com Golden hour Luciano and his little Bar and Restaurant al Centro storico (Agropoli)

Paradise!!! ⚓️⚓️⚓️ Tonight we anchored in front of a little pearl between Vietri Sul Mare and Cetara. The Giardini del Fuenti - Restaurant Limoneto is a charming panoramic garden-terrace with an uncomparable seaview!!! The location is breathtaking and everything is taken care of in detail. The terraces slope towards the sea, opening a view that embraces the entire Gulf of Salerno. At the end of the 19th century, the Fuenti area was a green promontory, on which lemons, oranges, mandarins, olives, and grapes were grown. A suggestive glimpse of the Amalfi Coast, where wine was produced, and animals were raised, a place already praised by the great English writers in the Grand Tour. No filter The Riva del Fuenti restaurant inside the hotel is led by chef Michele De Blasio. That hollow in the heart of the mountain has been restored to its natural appearance, arranged and dressed with its second skin, the large terraces of Giardini del Fuenti.  Giardino dei Fuenti is something different, unique and very special and one of the best places in Italy to get married ! Thank you, Alessandra De Flammineis for having us…

Our Anchorage in front of the Faraglioni The beautiful island of Capri, just three miles off Punta della Campanella at the southern end of the Bay of Naples, is one of the most famous in the Mediterranean. Good morning Marina Piccola is the a sheltered harbour on Capri (although only in northerly winds - it is completely open to the south). It consists of a wide bay bordered on the east side by three impressive sea stacks, i Faraglioni. The anchorage here is very busy in high season and you will need to anchor wherever possible. The best shelter (if you can get in there) is in the cove under the restaurant built out on the rocks, where the depths are 6.0 - 10.0 metres and the holding is good on sand. Drone shot in the morning Anacapri am Vormittag. Bellissima. Wir LUSTWANDELN…. Auf dem Weg finden wir Sandalen und Carthusia Profumo. Dann genießen wir San Michele, eine Schöpfung von Axel Munthe. Er war noch ein junger Arzt als er beschloss, seine Träume und Ambitionen in die Tat umzusetzen: er ließ sich in einem Haus auf Anacapri nieder. Das Haus wurde später auf der ganzen Welt durch Munthes schriftstellerisches Werk "Das Buch von San Michele" berühmt. Anacapri Taxi Villa Munthe Anacapri Best Crew Night ride with Tender

Positano anyone? Positano is definitely the photogenic star of the Amalfi Coast. Anywhere you stay will have stunning views (most likely with terraces). Don’t miss the awesome ‘Casa e Bottega’, a charming little Cafe and concept store owned by Tanina Vanacore. Tamina Vanacore style! Casa e Bottega Positano for me is the essence of quality and passion! We enjoyed great fruit smoothies, avocado toast and we bought some beautiful block printed linen & porcelain. Best breakfast in town! Positano is a magical place with cute alleyways and winding stairs everywhere you turn. And it possesses a certain charm that few places do but like all wonderful destinations, Positano is crowded, especially if you go during the summer months. Isn’t it lovely? Make sure you go early if you want to enjoy capturing Positano in its quieter charm. Breakfast is the best way to start your day. Positano lifestyle Our anchorage (up to 30 knots of wind at night) Tanina and her charming son…

Drone flight…. Can you spot Ambra? Ponza is one of the most spectacular of all the Italian offshore islands, its busy harbour ringed with huge rock pinnacles and its shores dotted with impressive natural rock formations. As you arrive with your boat, your eyes will be glued to the the green landscape, the fascinating rock incisions and the charming colors of the island’s characteristic port. White cliffs and crystalline water Ponza island was inhabited since the Neolithic era, but got its name during the Roman period, from the infamous governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. It lies along the West coast of Italy, almost exactly halfway between Rome and Naples, with connectivity to the mainland guaranteed by boat and ferry services. Ancient colonizers of the island include the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans, all of whom left their imprint on the landscape. Lunch is ready We had a fantastic apertivo and dinner with Anette and Mark, and a great view of the harbor! The best anchorage is on the west side of the bay. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres in mud. The anchorage is sheltered from all directions except NE to E. 100% Fun Crew With strong easterlies, Chiaia di Luna on the west side of the island offers better shelter. 40°53.620'N, 012°57.091'E Beautiful Anchorage The island comes to life between June and September, when tourists flock from all over Italy to escape the Italian summer heat. Summer temperatures in Ponza usually hover around 25.5 C and rarely surpass 29 C. You can expect sunny weather with a side of sea breeze. In May Ponza has a relaxed, casual feel. Locals are known for being warm and welcoming. During the reign of the Roman Empire, nobility built vacation villas on the island. When the Empire fell, the island was completely abandoned. [...]

Our route to Giglio Giglio Anchorage As you sail across the waters of the Tuscan Archipelago, the Island of Giglio will appear before you like a colorful band of houses painted in friendly pastel colors. Among these houses are powerful yet majestic towers used for defense against the pirates and other invaders many years ago. Hiking to the market… Cafè first! Leave your dinghy well protected Surrounding it all is the classic, lush, and rich Mediterranean vegetation. This poetic vision will capture both your heart and your soul before you even step foot onto this little magical island off of the coast of Italy. We went for a little hike this morning to buy some fresh 🐟, vongole and fresh fruits on the local market… King of Vongole La Pasta è pronta! One of my favorite anchorages in the Med is right around 80 meters away from the harbour of Giglio Porto, where the Costa Concordia hit the rocks Scogli delle Scole 10 years ago! Giannutri Island ! Giannutri Island There are only two permitted accesses to the coast: Cala Maestra and Golfo Spalmatoi. If you prefer the latter, winds from the east and south-east do not blow here, but all the others do. Cala Spalmatoi is in itself a nice place to drop anchor, if it weren’t for the fact that it is all taken up by permanent moorings. Our pool is the ocean If you do find space, remember that it is compulsory to anchor at least one hundred metres away from the red and white buoys indicating the area for bathers. The only pier is reserved exclusively for authorised motorboats. It should be noted that Cala Spalmatoi does not have any services for private boats: no water, fuel or electricity, and there are no toilets. Unfortunately, anchoring [...]

Months of planning and preparation are complete and we're off the dock and cruising again! Portoferraio is usually the first destination for those who visit Elba island. Portoferraio From the sea, the city appears immersed in an inlet protected by ramparts: Portoferraio was in fact built around a series of de Medici fortifications requested by Cosimo I de Medici in the 16th century. The historic center has a unique charm and develops along the side of a small hill. North-west from the center you can reach the beautiful white beaches of Le Ghiaie, Capo Bianco, and Padulella. The beauty of this city also enchanted Napoleon himself, who chose Portoferraio as his main residence. When arriving in Portoferraio, be sure to pay attention to the ferries. It is a very busy ferry lane. It is best to cross the ferry lane as quickly as possible and by the shortest possible route. Reaching Portoferraio, you can moor in the ancient mooring “Darsena Medicea”, or in the mooring of the yard “Esaom Cesa”. You can have also a safe anchorage. Tips for anchoring Fetovaia Beach We highly recommend the beautiful little sandy bay of Fetovaia, where you will be moored at about 10 metres. The Elviscot wreck is but a short way away. In addition, Lacona Bay is also a perfect place to moor in winds of up to 25 knots. There is, however, limited protection against stronger winds and waves. Don’t miss Marina di Campo! When you reach Marina di Campo, you will find the largest beach on Elba Island right next to it. You can anchor in front of it and go for a stroll on the beach or visit the village and the lighthouse.The place is magnificent. The village, the sunsets, the beach and the surrounding natural spaces contribute to [...]

Der Capitano ist happy. Ambra ist jetzt voll beladen, sogar die Satelliten-Anlage ist noch rechtzeitig angekommen. Wir benötigen sie erst für die Atlantik-Überquerung aber wir werden sie schon Anfang Mai einbauen lassen. Wir räumen, ordnen, installieren, organisieren und sind bezaubert von der Stimmung hier in der Marina. Einfach überwältigend… Front row!!! Pic by Nautorswan Die Regatta Swan Tuscany Challenge ist im vollen Gange und wir dürfen mitten drin liegen. Mittlerweile kennen wir hier unglaublich viele tolle Menschen und alle sind einfach nur happy hier sein zu können. Auch die Segel-Profis und unsere Freunde bei Nautor sind stolz und glücklich in diesen Zeiten ein so großes Event hier durchführen zu dürfen. Borlenghi drone shot of Ambra 😂 Wir sind Team “Earlybird” und fiebern mit Hendrik und Team ! Team Cuordileone (Ferragamo) links neben Earlybird ganz schick in red! Überraschung! Mitten zwischen den Regatta-Schiffen hier in Scarlino liegt unsere erste Liebe “Victoria “, eine Hallberg Rassy43 !!! Sie hat uns sicher von der Ostsee bis nach Marmaris gebracht. Ex Victoria HR43…I’m still in love! 5 Jahre hatten wir so viel Spaß mit ihr. I’m still in love with her, sie heißt jetzt Mogador und segelt mit unserem Freund Gilberto um die Welt. Jedes Mal wenn ich sie sehe verdrücke ich ein Tränchen. Alte Liebe rostet nie… Juhu, die Crew ist vollzählig. Silvia und Angela sind da und wir haben so viel Spaß. Wir sind ein altbewährtes Team, wir kennen uns 30 Jahre und rocken diese Woche gemeinsam Elba… Happy days with these two 💕 Beladung abgeschlossen ✔️ Kiste von Alutec Months of planning and preparation are complete and we're off the dock and cruising again! Erste Aufnahmen mit der insta360 auf dem Weg nach Elba! Nautorswan owners Party! Grande!!! Ein tolles Event! Ready to rock it!

Sailing across the Atlantic in the tradewinds is one of the biggest adventures in sailing. In most cases, the crossing is the culmination of years of planning and preparation. We are living in Germany and Austria but we are planning to live on board most of the time. We are still working and our goal has been to have a boat as a “mobile office and Hotel” for ourselves, family and friends, and sail across the Atlantic. We are still working out the best gear and preparation for undertaking the adventure. Whether you have a large yacht or a small one, you can do it, and we hope our tips help you winnow the things you need from those you could do without. From weather forecast information to safety equipment, running watches to provisioning or even crew selection, we’ve got some top tips for you. And it will be continuously updated each week with more, so check for the latest information. Our current plan is to leave Tuscany end of April and sail across the Atlantic with the ARC 2022. The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, also known as the ARC, is an annual transatlantic rally which was first run in 1986. Arc 22 !!! The original ARC, starts in November in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria and ends in Rodney Bay, St Lucia before Christmas. Then we will potter around the Caribbean for a year or so and, if all is going well, go through the Panama Canal into the Pacific and continue round the world. Stay connected, beautiful people!

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