CAPTAIN ZIANE

After a few weeks of sailing, I decided to take the plunge for real: I bought my own boat in Greece. With very little experience, I began a voyage toward Algeria, passing through Italy and Tunisia. Needless to say, there’s no shortage of mistakes... but every mishap is a lesson. Through this adventure, I’m sharing everything with you: the moments of doubt, the discoveries, the people I meet, and…

Kaous, Algeria· Oct 2026

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Leaving Béjaïa, heading to El Aouana! Before I leave Béjaïa... the paradise of Cap Carbon.A 21-meter vessel diverts to El Aouana, Algeria, after struggling against head currents near Cap Carbon.Oct 1, 2026 · Kaous, Algeria

PublishedOct 1, 2026

Duration11:00

Views20

LocationKaous, Algeria

Extraordinary place! My village and its mountains. Memories of my childhood.The national navy denies port access at Talaïlef, forcing the cancellation of family visits to the boat.Sep 26, 2026

PublishedSep 26, 2026

Duration15:13

Views2K

Customs seized my boat in Béjaïa. A moment I'll never forget! I wasn't expecting that.A sailor in Béjaïa recovers two seized spearguns after appealing an unauthorized customs confiscation to the chief.Sep 18, 2026 · Bejaia, Algeria

PublishedSep 18, 2026

Duration13:36

Views73K

LocationBejaia, Algeria

An incredible encounter in Collo, Algeria | Then departing for Béjaïa ⛵ I will be back!The port of Collo, Algeria, provides clean haul-out infrastructure but lacks mooring pendilles for visiting sailboats.Sep 10, 2026 · Collo, Algeria

PublishedSep 10, 2026

Duration10:11

Views11K

LocationCollo, Algeria

Storm and fog at Cape Bougaroun: I can no longer see the waves coming!A solo sailor diverts to the port of Collo, Algeria, after encountering heavy weather and dense fog.Sep 4, 2026 · Kanoua, Algeria

PublishedSep 4, 2026

Duration17:31

Views16K

LocationKanoua, Algeria

I'M ARRIVING IN ALGERIA BY SAILBOAT! My arrival in Algeria: a dream come true.A solo sailor completes a passage from Bizerte to Annaba, navigating strict Algerian maritime customs and regulations.Aug 27, 2026 · Jaballah, Tunisia

PublishedAug 27, 2026

Duration13:00

Views42K

LocationJaballah, Tunisia

Visiting Bizerte, I have 48 hours before the next weather window to head back out to sea.Captain Ziane uses a 48-hour Bizerte layover to explore the medina before an overnight passage to Annaba.Aug 21, 2026 · Bizerte, Tunisia

PublishedAug 21, 2026

Duration13:15

Views2K

LocationBizerte, Tunisia

Finally setting sail after a month and a half at the shipyard. Bound for Algeria.A refitted vessel diverts to Bizerte after encountering 35-knot gusts during a passage from Monastir, Tunisia.Aug 16, 2026 · off Cape Bon, Tunisia

PublishedAug 16, 2026

Duration12:29

Views3K

Locationoff Cape Bon, Tunisia

The shipyard nightmare has completely worn me out.A maritime expert and local authorities intervened to force a shipyard to properly align the engine.Aug 12, 2026

PublishedAug 12, 2026

Duration10:53

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Repair Shop Disaster! My sailboat damaged at the shipyard | The nightmare beginsStern tube misalignment at Marina Monastir destroys engine mounts and bends the propeller shaft alignment.Jul 27, 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

PublishedJul 27, 2026

Duration11:36

Views12K

LocationMonastir, Tunisia

ARRIVAL IN MONASTIR: THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS AT THE SHIPYARD. Broken stern tube and incompetence all...A fractured stern tube discovered during a haul-out in Monastir reveals a previous, improper repair attempt.Jul 19, 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

PublishedJul 19, 2026

Duration10:49

Views6K

LocationMonastir, Tunisia

Day 2 of my crossing: I cross paths with a migrant boat.A solo sailor manages electrical repairs and encounters an abandoned migrant boat while crossing from Sicily to Tunisia.Jul 12, 2026 · Strait of Sicily

PublishedJul 12, 2026

Duration12:00

Views5K

LocationStrait of Sicily

Autopilot failure leaving Ragusa, heading to Monastir! (stressful)A blown non-standard autopilot fuse nearly ended a Ragusa-to-Monastir passage before a fuse-holder rewire saved it.Jun 22, 2026 · Scicli, Italy

PublishedJun 22, 2026

Duration13:23

Views1K

LocationScicli, Italy

The first bonito of the trip and a stormy night at anchor.Rounding Capo Passero in 12 knots after a stormy night at Marianelli anchorage, Sicily.Apr 13, 2026 · Noto, Italy

PublishedApr 13, 2026

Duration14:12

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LocationNoto, Italy

Arrived in Syracuse, Sicily after 3 days of sailing.Leaking freshwater accumulator replaced in Syracuse after a three-day solo passage from France.Apr 6, 2026 · Syracuse, Italy

PublishedApr 6, 2026

Duration17:20

Views880

LocationSyracuse, Italy

Third day of solo sailing, I'm starting to get tired.Headwinds and a short fuel load force constant motoring and course detours on a solo Sicily passage.Mar 21, 2026 · Mediterranean Sea, en route to Sicily

PublishedMar 21, 2026

Duration20:13

Views4K

LocationMediterranean Sea, en route to Sicily

Second day alone at sea, it's pure bliss... this trip is transforming me.Solo 298-nautical-mile passage: 132 miles covered in 24 hours, close-hauled in 10–12 knots.Feb 26, 2026 · Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and Tunisia

PublishedFeb 26, 2026

Duration15:49

Views1K

LocationMediterranean Sea, between Sicily and Tunisia

First solo night sail — 3-day crossing between Greece and Sicily (top)A self-taught skipper makes his first solo overnight Mediterranean crossing, 260 nm from Kefalonia to Sicily.Feb 9, 2026 · Ionian Sea

PublishedFeb 9, 2026

Duration42:29

Views5K

LocationIonian Sea

Kefalonia Island, a magnificent place!A solo sailor plans a two-day passage from Kefalonia to Sicily, prioritizing favorable wind angles over distance.Jan 19, 2026 · Kourouklata, Greece

PublishedJan 19, 2026

Duration12:16

Views943

LocationKourouklata, Greece

Arriving in Zakynthos 🇬🇷 by sailboat — Surprise stopover and bike ride in a beautiful town.A fast ferry cuts across the bow on approach to Zakynthos, forcing an emergency course change.Dec 26, 2025 · Zakynthos Municipal Unit, Greece

PublishedDec 26, 2025

Duration8:50

Views418

LocationZakynthos Municipal Unit, Greece

Departure from the port of Pylos for the anchorage of Marathopoli and yet another extraordinary...Windy forecast near-calm but delivered 20–25 knots, forcing a solo sailor to shorten his Greece-to-Italy crossing plan.Dec 13, 2025 · Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Greece

PublishedDec 13, 2025

Duration10:37

Views564

LocationGargalianoi Municipal Unit, Greece

Sailing to the port of PylosPylos's abandoned marina is free but its entrance carries strong converging currents and rough seas.Dec 2, 2025 · Palaionero, Greece

PublishedDec 2, 2025

Duration14:21

Views665

LocationPalaionero, Greece

I swam with a turtle 🐢💦A solo sailor navigates the Greek coast, anchoring in Gerolimenas and planning a 24-hour crossing to Italy.Nov 2, 2025 · East Mani Municipal Unit, Greece

PublishedNov 2, 2025

Duration19:21

Views513

LocationEast Mani Municipal Unit, Greece

I found the water leak in the boat and I was very lucky!A sailor investigates a recurring freshwater leak in the bilge while navigating the coast of the Peloponnese.Aug 29, 2025 · Municipality of Kalamata, Greece

PublishedAug 29, 2025

Duration15:01

Views2K

LocationMunicipality of Kalamata, Greece

I have water in the boat!A solo sailor maintains 5 to 6 knots of boat speed using a reefed mainsail and full genoa.Jun 20, 2025

PublishedJun 20, 2025

Duration23:08

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11/TO THE ISLANDS OF SANTORINI AND IOS, Sailing from Santorini to IosA solo sailor navigates from Santorini to Nisos, Greece, while monitoring weather via the Navily app.May 20, 2025 · Chora, Greece

PublishedMay 20, 2025

Duration18:03

Views902

LocationChora, Greece

10/I ALMOST SANK MY BOAT - A rookie mistake I'll never forgetA solo sailor nearly strikes a rock at night after failing to zoom in on Navionics charts.May 12, 2025 · Paros Regional Unit, Greece

PublishedMay 12, 2025

Duration14:45

Views13K

LocationParos Regional Unit, Greece

9/Super sailing FROM THE ISLAND OF KOS TO THE ISLAND OF ASTYPALEAA solo sailor navigates 37 nautical miles from Kos to Astipalea in 20-knot winds and heavy seas.May 8, 2025 · Astypalea, Greece

PublishedMay 8, 2025

Duration17:50

Views1K

LocationAstypalea, Greece

Sailing from Greece to Algeria by sailboat.A solo sailor waits out high winds at anchor in Kalymnos while preparing for a passage to Algeria.May 4, 2025 · Vothyni, Greece

PublishedMay 4, 2025

Duration18:55

Views2K

LocationVothyni, Greece

I am given a dinghy to restore and I install new equipment.Restoring a 2.6-meter inflatable dinghy requires removing old neoprene adhesive and applying specialized PVC glue for durability.Mar 19, 2025

PublishedMar 19, 2025

Duration16:35

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6/CATASTROPHE I LOST MY DINGHY like a rookie...!A solo sailor lost his dinghy and outboard motor after engine failure in strong Greek coastal currents.Mar 9, 2025 · Vathys, Greece

PublishedMar 9, 2025

Duration14:05

Views2K

LocationVathys, Greece

5/FIRST SOLO ISLAND HOPA solo sailor navigates a 25-nautical-mile passage from Samos to Agathonisi, Greece, during his first solo voyage.Mar 2, 2025 · Arki, Greece

PublishedMar 2, 2025

Duration17:57

Views1K

LocationArki, Greece

4/SECOND TRIAL AFTER REPAIRSA solo sailor tests his boat's engine and anchoring technique during a 16-nautical-mile transit to Kervili.Feb 23, 2025 · Municipal Unit of Marathokabos, Greece

PublishedFeb 23, 2025

Duration12:55

Views1K

LocationMunicipal Unit of Marathokabos, Greece

3/PRE-TEST WORKA hull restoration project includes treating osmosis blisters, replacing four through-hull fittings, and applying anti-fouling paint.Feb 16, 2025

PublishedFeb 16, 2025

Duration13:05

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2/FIRST TEST OF MY SAILBOAT IN 2022A first-time owner in Samos, Greece, grounds his boat after engine injector failure ruins a maiden voyage.Feb 13, 2025 · Municipal Unit of Pythagoreio, Greece

PublishedFeb 13, 2025

Duration7:40

Views2K

LocationMunicipal Unit of Pythagoreio, Greece

1/ GREECE - ALGERIA SAILING TRIPThe video contains only song lyrics and lacks any information regarding a sailing passage.Jan 10, 2025

PublishedJan 10, 2025

Duration2:30

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Bejaia, Algeria Ziane diving.May 21, 2018

PublishedMay 21, 2018

Duration6:14

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