Greek seas are of the deepest of all blues. The horizons are full of myths and legends and the music full of joy. It was here that I met a sailor who’s eyes are of blue of sky, deep like these waters and full of wordless emotions, and full of songs and genuine curiosity. Right…
Regatta Daze
In the shade of a big pine cone tree full of noisy cicadas, I met a curious sailor soul. We were sitting at the bar with my usual afternoon beer when I got introduced to Yannis by a mutual friend. Part able racer, part ladies man, and 100 percent salty soul, he was full of…
For This Sailor Oceanbound Is Homeward Bound
Steve Bracken Many months ago, while sailing through the Strait of Messina, our little boat was hit with an unexpected 50 knot scirocco, which shook each and every fiber and nerve in our bodies, catching us by surprise just a few miles before the peaceful open sea. It stole some cushions and caused Captain Davi…
The Littlest Mermaid!
Leilani This little rebel princess belongs to the family on Gentilina, the previous two interviews. I had no idea that she would accept to tell me about herself because she just turned six years old and I’ve never seen her still for more than two minutes in a row. I tried imagining to sit down…
The Young Man and the Sea
Valerio You might think you already met Valerio last week, when I chatted with his parents aboard their boat, Gentilina. But that was only the beginning of the things I can tell you about this amazing Italian kiddo! Here’s how I met him: Once, many months ago at a party for us liveaboards, I took…
Gentilina’s warm heart and salty soul!
MARINA & FABIO Sometimes the most ordinary “Hellos” uncover the deepest connections and rarest of personalities.One day, at the marina we met Gentilina family. Harbormaster cared to introduce us, so we could meet our winter neighbors. Little we knew that it would lead to long conversations, sharing of adventures and being madly in love with…
Super Trooper, Sailing Queen!
Thalita, Have you got an idea of what “raft up” or “rafting” is? Captain Thalita taught me that: “any group of two, three, many or waaaaay too many boats, which are stationary and which are temporarily fastened together, whether anchored (often on a single anchor), alongside a quay, or adrift.” ( pictures taken from: Latesail,…
Solo sailor, where will the waves take you?
Thibaud Greece has graced us with gatherings and unexpected parties with sailors and new friends. Last Christmas we found under the tree some new valuable friendships. One of these is Thibaud and his incredible story of two ocean solo crossings and stories about his personal view of freedom. He’s someone who faces life at sea…
Captain, oh my Captain!
Davi is one of a kind captain of one of a kind boat, and this is not an ordinary story!! Captain Davi was born in Libya to Hungarian political refugees, grew up in New Mexico and Texas, moved to Australia at 14, and lived on the east coast there until the age of 21, playing…
The saltwater chronicles 