a family sailing blog
We have had a few queries from readers of our blog in relation to our previous sailing experience, so thought it may be worthy of a post. Before we sailed in the Med, we had sailed as a family for nearly 3 years in Pittwater, a beautiful natural harbor set behind Sydney’s northern beaches.... Continue Reading →
The Red line shows our approximate route from Spain to Greece. Here are some brief trip stats: We visited Spain, France, Italy and Greece. The main islands visited on route where; Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Sardinia, Corsica, Capri, the Pontine Islands, the Aeolian Islands, Sicily and lots and lots of Greek islands... We travelled just under... Continue Reading →
In the old part of Corfu town we had our first experience of Greek tourist prices...1 beer, 1 orange juice and 2 ice creams…wait for it…30 Euro’s!!! We were none to happy and after a frank chat with the bar owner made our way off to look around the old Citadel. We left Corfu the next day... Continue Reading →
The trip to Greece was 250NM and as we thought we would be motoring most of the way, we decided to break the trip into two, calling into a fishing town called Crotone. Leaving Taormina, late in the afternoon we had a visit from a turtle at sunset and a lovely night passage, with a... Continue Reading →
My guide book informed me that Reggio di Cabrili is a Cosa Nostra (read Mafia) hot bed and recruiting ground. This little fact was foremost in my mind when the kids and I were walking near the port and a car pulled in front of us, effectively blocking our path. The driver jumped out and in... Continue Reading →
The Straits of Messina separate Italy and Sicily and they had a formidable reputation amongst Sailors of old. Greek Mythology talks of Scylla, a monster and Charybdis a whirlpool on opposing sides of the narrowest part of the Strait where only a mile separates Sicily and Italy. Boats trying to avoid Scylla would be sucked... Continue Reading →
Since the wind stopped we have had a lot going on. Anyone who has bought and fitted out a cruising yacht will know that getting to grips with a new boat takes time. To have the confidence to set off on your voyage you need to get to understand all the boats systems – so... Continue Reading →
I always seem to plan things...I think its the engineer in me looking for structure...a linear course from A to B. Heather, my wife, plans nothing. She just wades into new situations with a confidence that when things turn to custard, she will eat the custard, lick the bowl clean and go in for a second... Continue Reading →
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