Mallorca to Menorca - A midnight window
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The wind forecast for us to cross between the islands wasn't great, but there was a window of opportunity between midnight and 6a.m overnight so we went for it.
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‘YOU SEE, aDVENTURES ARE STUBBORN THINGS; THEY DON’T START WHEN YOU ARE READY AND THEY HANG AROUND LONG AFTER YOU THINK THEY’VE FINISHED. THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT YOU SAY YES TO THEM’
ABI ELPHINSTONE, The Pocket elephant
West Mallorca by sea; Frothing for a sail… & a terrible knot!
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Anchored in the beautiful bays along the coast of Mallorca; Sa Foradada, Deia, Cala Tuent, Sa Calabra, Cala Castell, Cala Figuera and Port Pollenca!
Read MoreCoast hopping West Corsica
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We have a couple more days coast hopping in Corsica before we depart for mainland France where we have a date with Captains folks!
Read MoreWelcome to Costa Smeralda
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Welcome to the Costa Smeralda. This place has a rep. It's EXPENDO. The clues in the name...
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Cala Santa Maria
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Firstly, you deliver a white sand bottom, which allows my anchor to dig into you and grip like Elnett on a ballerina bun. Then you mesmerise my mermaid, salt water gypsy soul with your insanely addictive blue. Blue. Blue...
Read MoreLevazzi Islands
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For all our Jersey crew, imagine a larger version of the Echrehous, crawling with tourists. As we were scoping out the busy situation we scored big time as another boat departed leaving us with their anchor spot, which seem to be as rare as hens teeth.
Read MoreBay of San Ciprianu, Corsica
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The beaches looked stunning so we started with the bay of San Cipriano. We anchored in 5m depth with a good holding on a sandy bottom. The water was so clear it was hard not to think we were too shallow.
Read MoreBastia, Corsica
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It was only a six hour crossing from Elba into the french waters of Corsica, and our first port of call in Corsica was Bastia. There wasn't too many boats around so we sailed in our birthday suits... love the freedom of the ocean!
Read MoreMamma Mia! A little story about fueling up...
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Fueling up in Italy is a game we have yet to figure out how to win...
Read MorePortoferraio, Elba
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Elba was a pleasant surprise. Elegant, relaxed, and without a hint of posh. I don't ever recall meeting anyone who had been on holiday to Elba. They are all missing out.
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