Navigating Challenges: From Çanakkale to Istanbul
24.05.2026 6 miles SW of 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, the Dardanelles Good rest in the Çanakkale Marina, where we arrived just after midnight. The steering problem seems to have gotten worse but I think we’ll manage to get to Varna. Some squall clouds with rain and 20 knots of wind in them but they should clear […]
Sailing Adventure: Aegean to Lesbos Island in 15-20 NNW Wind
Managed to get across the Aegean and currently sailing towards Lesbos Island in 15-20 NNW wind. Will continue on to the Turkish coast north of Lesvos and will drop anchor for a few hours before the approach to the entrance of the Dardanelles. 👉 Espresso Martini Bulgaria GSC 2023-2024 Facebook👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088350489763
Sailing Through Familiar Waters: Rounding Peloponnesos with Favorable Winds
Good progress during last night with 15-17 knots of wind from the NW increasing to 20-22 later in the morning. Rounding Peloponnesos now and will continue on a NE course to cross the Aegean to Khios or Lesvos. Pretty much sailing in home waters now:) 👉 Espresso Martini Bulgaria GSC 2023-2024 Facebook👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088350489763
Sailing Update: Good NW Wind and Navigational Plans
Good NW wind since mid morning, making good speed under sunny blue skies. Wind should start increasing during the night so a preemptive reef and a jib change will follow in the next couple of hours. Lost track of Nitro and I hope all is well with them. Tomorrow evening/night, if all goes to plan, […]
Navigating the Strait of Messina with Friends on the Horizon
After an expectedly sleepless night with lots of traffic and fish trap buoys, we entered the Strait of Messina at 0830 UTC. Fresh following wind and favourable current shot us thru and we’re currently on course toward Peloponnesos in light wind from the south. Coincidently, we entered the strait within 20 minutes of my friends […]
Sailing Sicily’s North Coast & Eurovision Excitement
Left San Vito lo Capo early this morning in diminishing NW wind. Once out at sea sailing along the beautiful N coast of Sicily, I was thrilled to find out that Dara, a brilliant young pop singer from Varna, had won the Eurovision!!! Way to go girl! Engine had to be fired up once the […]
Single-Handed Docking Adventure in San Vito lo Capo, Sicily
15.05.2026 San Vito lo Capo, Sicily After a boisterous morning, with the wind gusting 32 (forecast 14:), we safely arrived at the fuel dock of San Vito. Tricky docking single handed with following and pressing fresh wind but all good. Moving to the nearby pontoon in a short time hoping the wind eases off a […]
Journey to San Vito lo Capo: Navigating Winds and Waves
Sleepless night because of traffic and endless wind shifts and gybes. Wind got nice and stable in the morning and made up for the lost sleep with sunny skies and beautiful sailing conditions. We should arrive at San Vito lo Capo in 24-30 hours where some rest together with a cold beer and good pizza […]
Sailing Past Sardinia: Onward to the Strait of Messina
Decided not to stop in Sardinia and instead to continue our trip towards the Strait of Messina. The weather is favourable and, if need be, we can always stop for a night at one of the many marinas along the north coast of Sicily. 👉 Espresso Martini Bulgaria GSC 2023-2024 Facebook👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088350489763
Sailing Journey Update: A Bittersweet Leg to Sardinia
4 months since leaving New Zealand. Good reason for a sundowner. A dove landed on the boat this morning and stayed – I guess it’ll keep me company until we reach Sardinia. Slow 24 hours with quite a bit of motoring, which to me is really annoying. Still, getting closer to our destination so I […]
