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6 Tips: Sardegna, Italia & Corsica, France Edition

Von |2025-07-10T06:33:59+02:00Juli 10th, 2025|Kategorien: Sailing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Ready to drop anchor in some of the Med’s most legendary waters? Here are 6 tips for sailing crews + my personal favs (and fails) from this season’s Sardinia & Corsica loop: 1. Don’t get trapped in Porto Cervo – Overrated & overpriced. Unless you’re docking next to a superyacht for the ‘gram, move on. 2. Skip Bonifacio at mid-day – Gorgeous, yes, but painfully crowded. Hit it at sunrise or off-season. 3. Under-the-radar gem? Cala Gonone (Sardinia) – Perfect base to dinghy out to secluded caves & beaches like Cala Luna. 4. Pro tip: Always provision in Olbia – great markets, local cheeses, and solid wine at a fraction of the marina prices. 5. Sail north to Cap Corse (Corsica) – Wild, rugged, and totally underrated. Minimal crowds, maximum vibe. 6. Weather watch: The Mistral hits harder than you think. Don’t underestimate it – check forecasts religiously. I'm about to share my top discoveries with you...  Cities I like: Alghero (chill vibes + great seafood) City I love: Ajaccio – Napoleon’s hometown, but way more than history. Sunset aperitivo heaven. Place I dislike in peak season : La Maddalena – beautiful but chaos in peak season, and mooring fees are steep. Beach I wanna explore: Spiaggia di Tizzano (Corsica’s wild side – no marinas, just anchor & swim) Place I wanna visit again: Lavezzi Islands – raw, surreal beauty. Crystal water, granite boulders, absolute magic. Can’t wait to drop anchor there again. See you out there, sails full & fridge stocked with Vermentino! Stay tuned - I’m dropping it soon.  Love, Biggi

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Sailing Sail From Bonifacio To The La Maddalena Archipelago

Von |2025-05-29T06:30:32+02:00Mai 29th, 2025|Kategorien: Sailing|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

From the white limestone cliffs of Corsica to the turquoise gems of Sardinia—every mile is a postcard.  La Maddalena Entering Bonifacio Marina Entering Bonifacio for the fourth time, and it still takes our breath away. In the quiet of the pre-season, its beauty feels even more profound—like seeing an old friend with new eyes. Grateful for this moment, this place, this journey! Lavezzi Island: where nature plays curator and sailors get front-row moorings. This granite-studded paradise offers crystal-clear anchorage . It’s not just the fish and the birds who love protected waters!  Lavezzi Island Sailing through the crystal-clear waters of La Maddalena Archipelago—where every cove feels like a secret. But paradise comes with responsibility: new rules are in place to protect this marine gem, and a permit is now required to sail these pristine waters. Respect the rules, preserve the beauty.  New: A ‘ticket’ permit is required to sail, moor, or anchor within 300 m of the coast in the National Park, helping protect its fragile marine ecosystem!  Check out the permit for your boat! Bonifacio hike We are happy to be here, feeling reconnected to the ocean The Mediterranean offers dramatic coastlines, rich cuisines, and the romance of centuries-old sailing traditions.

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Sailing In Corsica: Serious Beauty

Von |2025-05-20T16:56:42+02:00Mai 20th, 2025|Kategorien: Sailing|Tags: , , , , , , |

New sails! Girolata North Corsica is serving serious beauty (and serious seafood). Anchors down, forks up! Discover unforgettable highlights:  pristine beaches, laid-back island lifestyle, rich Mediterranean flavors, vibrant local atmosphere, and the freedom to explore hidden coves only reachable by sea. Calvi We sailed from Elba to Corsica in a day—only in Europe can you change countries, cuisines, and coastlines this effortlessly. From Elba’s espresso to Corsica’s lobster, we crossed borders   under full sail—zero traffic, all magic and landed in a turquoise paradise. Saint Florent Macinaggio Don’t mis the tiny Roman village of Centuri famous for lobster fishing. Cap Corse is an evocative land featuring small villages overlooking the sea, harbors, a skyline dotted with Genoese towers and scenic roads twisting and turning through old hamlets. Centuri On the north western coast of Corsica visit Calvi. This has been a popular tourist spot since the early 20th century. Calvi Beach The Citadel, protected by ochre walls, is Calvi’s main attraction, resting on a cliff overlooking the sea of Northern Corsica. Boasting old alleys, historical buildings, and typical cafes, this site built during the Genoese domination, is the symbol of the town. Calvi Highlight: Visiting Girolata and the Scandola Nature Reserve The Scandola Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is volcanic in origin.  Sailing to Girolata is like stepping into a secret chapter of Corsica — a hidden gem tucked within the Scandola Nature Reserve, accessible only by boat or on foot. This unspoilt bay, with its dramatic red cliffs and turquoise waters, offers a rare sense of isolation and beauty that’s becoming harder to find. Scandola Nature Reserve For sailboat owners, anchoring here is a unique privilege. Girolata has a well-managed mooring field (no anchoring allowed to protect the seagrass), so it’s wise to book your mooring in [...]

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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 

Von |2024-10-07T05:37:05+02:00Oktober 7th, 2024|Kategorien: Sailing|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

We are thrilled!  Participating in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is to immerse yourself in the very soul of sailing. It’s an experience where tradition and innovation converge, set against the timeless elegance of the French Riviera. Sabine und Peter auf ihrer PlayStation PS5 The regatta is not just a competition; it embodies a lifestyle—where the art of sailing meets the sophistication of French culture. This is Saint-Tropez at its finest—a celebration of wind, sea, and the pursuit of perfection. Great Team Spirit Quel spectacle !  Exceptional days with all the boats on the water, moderns, classics, maxis, great wind and team spirit on PlayStation PS5. Just great fun! Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez are on! Merci, Team PlayStation for having us : two generations, one passion, united by a shared spirit and love for sailing. Die Voiles de Saint-Tropez ist der absolute Höhepunkt für alle, die das Segeln im Blut haben. Es ist nicht nur eine Regatta, sondern ein Fest für die Sinne – edle Yachten, glitzerndes Wasser und die unvergleichliche Atmosphäre der Côte d’Azur. Crew Parade Saint-Tropez verwandelt sich in dieser Woche in ein Mekka für Segelbegeisterte – und wir mittendrin!

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Perfect Days in Provence

Von |2024-07-05T19:48:29+02:00Juli 4th, 2024|Kategorien: France, Sailing|Tags: , , , , , , |

This French Fairy-tale Trip Is a Down-to-earth Alternative to the Glitzy Riviera! Cabrière d’Avignon, our private house for a week! Before setting sail from the Azores to Gibraltar, we're enjoying an amazing week with 12 friends in France. We are discovering together the magic of the Luberon in Provence: wandering through fragrant lavender fields, marveling at the historic l’Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque, and soaking in the vibrant hues of the Sentier des Ocres. And let's not forget the exquisite French cuisine—every meal is an adventure in itself! Provence in lavender season is the prettiest sight and will stay in your memory forever. The best way to see all this purple magic is to embark on a road trip through the region. In the heart of the Luberon, in a landscape of breathtaking beauty, lies the Abbey of Sénanque. This majestic building is one of the most emblematic treasures of the Luberon. Founded in 1148 by Cistercian monks, the Abbey of Sénanque is a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture. Its simple and austere appearance fits perfectly with the surrounding landscape of lavender fields and green hills. The abbey was built of local stone, which makes it harmonise perfectly with its natural surroundings. Sentier des Ocres We loved the intensely colored ocher deposits against the green forest on the high cliffs of Roussillon by hiking on its official trail, Le Sentier des Ocres. The easily walkable trail is along a former ocher quarry surrounded by woods. Ocher is used to make paint pigment, and many of the local shops sell jars of the pigments in a variety of colors. Sentier des Ocres Insider Tip: On a Sunday morning in L’Isle sur la Sorgue the market winds through the old town and along the quay (river walk). There are only a few Sunday [...]

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