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…

off Cape Bon, Tunisia· Aug 2026

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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

Views653

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

Views10K

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

Views4K

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

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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

Views604

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

Views677

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

Views602

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

Views3K

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

Views727

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

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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

Views734

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

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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

Views411

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

Views545

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

Views398

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

Views1K

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 IosMay 20, 2025

PublishedMay 20, 2025

Duration18:03

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10/I ALMOST SANK MY BOAT - A rookie mistake I'll never forgetMay 12, 2025

PublishedMay 12, 2025

Duration14:45

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9/Super sailing FROM THE ISLAND OF KOS TO THE ISLAND OF ASTYPALEAMay 8, 2025

PublishedMay 8, 2025

Duration17:50

Views927

Sailing from Greece to Algeria by sailboat.May 4, 2025

PublishedMay 4, 2025

Duration18:55

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I am given a dinghy to restore and I install new equipment.Mar 19, 2025

PublishedMar 19, 2025

Duration16:35

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6/CATASTROPHE I LOST MY DINGHY like a rookie...!Mar 9, 2025

PublishedMar 9, 2025

Duration14:05

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5/FIRST SOLO ISLAND HOPMar 2, 2025

PublishedMar 2, 2025

Duration17:57

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4/SECOND TRIAL AFTER REPAIRSFeb 23, 2025

PublishedFeb 23, 2025

Duration12:55

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3/PRE-TEST WORKFeb 16, 2025

PublishedFeb 16, 2025

Duration13:05

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2/FIRST TEST OF MY SAILBOAT IN 2022Feb 13, 2025

PublishedFeb 13, 2025

Duration7:40

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1/ GREECE - ALGERIA SAILING TRIPJan 10, 2025

PublishedJan 10, 2025

Duration2:30

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bejaia, algerie plongée ziane.May 21, 2018

PublishedMay 21, 2018

Duration6:14

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