The long duration of preparatory work has seen a change in the geopolitical situation of the Red Sea. The dangers are not just piracy, navigation technique and dangerous anchoring among coral reefs. Y ...

Many are surprised that Pius has to be prepared so thoroughly. Not that an Hallberg Rassy 53 was not designed for this but after 20 years and 2 previous owners it is good to take care of two things: - ...

After two years of sailing in the Greek islands in the Dodecanese, Aegean and Ionian Seas, sailing in the Adriatic Sea is a bit like when you go skiing and pass by black slopes in the middle of the wo ...

And our first (very mild) Portuguese winter on the boat is over too. It's time to leave towards the East... towards the cradle of navigators: Greece. Anna and Emma remain on land to finish the 1st P ...

For the last stage of 2021 two superlative visits: - Palos (Spain), place of preparation of the 3 caravels and departure point of the Greatest Expedition of Cristoforo Colombo; - Ria Formosa (Faro-Por ...

A true sailing enthusiast CANNOT avoid sailing up the Guadalquivir up to Seville. The navigation of the Guadalquivir is not binding but must be planned carefully by contacting ...

Gibraltar is a particularly touristic place for its tax-free products, architecturally it does not present great interest ..... Except for this: Gibraltar is the only place in the world where the ai ...

In Valencia, our Coastal Navigation of 500 nm takes a less glamorous turn... the Spanish Costa Blanca is among the most built-up in the Mediterranean. This photo is emblematic :/ Fortunate ...

A very long unexpected refit of Pius delayed our departure for the 2021 sailing plan (1st part): from Sicily to south Sardinia then Baleari islands and Valencia; 1100 miles of pure joy! On June ...

The 20th of April 2021 We leave Tunisia 🇹🇳 after 7 month stay full of joy. The crossing has been pretty fast but not comfortable with a wrong wind force and direction forecast. We had ...