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…

Jaballah, Tunisia· Aug 2026

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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.27 Aug 2026 · Jaballah, Tunisia

Published27 Aug 2026

Duration13:00

Views26K

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.21 Aug 2026 · Bizerte, Tunisia

Published21 Aug 2026

Duration13:15

Views833

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.16 Aug 2026 · off Cape Bon, Tunisia

Published16 Aug 2026

Duration12:29

Views2K

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.12 Aug 2026

Published12 Aug 2026

Duration10:53

Views2K

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.27 Jul 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

Published27 Jul 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.19 Jul 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

Published19 Jul 2026

Duration10:49

Views5K

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.12 Jul 2026 · Strait of Sicily

Published12 Jul 2026

Duration12:00

Views4K

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.22 Jun 2026 · Scicli, Italy

Published22 Jun 2026

Duration13:23

Views738

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.13 Apr 2026 · Noto, Italy

Published13 Apr 2026

Duration14:12

Views791

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.6 Apr 2026 · Syracuse, Italy

Published6 Apr 2026

Duration17:20

Views668

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.21 Mar 2026 · Mediterranean Sea, en route to Sicily

Published21 Mar 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.26 Feb 2026 · Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and Tunisia

Published26 Feb 2026

Duration15:49

Views796

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.9 Feb 2026 · Ionian Sea

Published9 Feb 2026

Duration42:29

Views4K

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.19 Jan 2026 · Kourouklata, Greece

Published19 Jan 2026

Duration12:16

Views793

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.26 Dec 2025 · Zakynthos Municipal Unit, Greece

Published26 Dec 2025

Duration8:50

Views324

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.13 Dec 2025 · Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Greece

Published13 Dec 2025

Duration10:37

Views450

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.2 Dec 2025 · Palaionero, Greece

Published2 Dec 2025

Duration14:21

Views578

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.2 Nov 2025 · East Mani Municipal Unit, Greece

Published2 Nov 2025

Duration19:21

Views436

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.29 Aug 2025 · Municipality of Kalamata, Greece

Published29 Aug 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.20 Jun 2025

Published20 Jun 2025

Duration23:08

Views2K

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.20 May 2025 · Chora, Greece

Published20 May 2025

Duration18:03

Views788

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.12 May 2025 · Paros Regional Unit, Greece

Published12 May 2025

Duration14:45

Views12K

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.8 May 2025 · Astypalea, Greece

Published8 May 2025

Duration17:50

Views958

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.4 May 2025 · Vothyni, Greece

Published4 May 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.19 Mar 2025

Published19 Mar 2025

Duration16:35

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

Published9 Mar 2025

Duration14:05

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5/FIRST SOLO ISLAND HOP2 Mar 2025

Published2 Mar 2025

Duration17:57

Views933

4/SECOND TRIAL AFTER REPAIRS23 Feb 2025

Published23 Feb 2025

Duration12:55

Views979

3/PRE-TEST WORK16 Feb 2025

Published16 Feb 2025

Duration13:05

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2/FIRST TEST OF MY SAILBOAT IN 202213 Feb 2025

Published13 Feb 2025

Duration7:40

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1/ GREECE - ALGERIA SAILING TRIP10 Jan 2025

Published10 Jan 2025

Duration2:30

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bejaia, algerie plongée ziane.21 May 2018

Published21 May 2018

Duration6:14

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