CAPTAIN ZIANE

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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…

Monastir, Tunisia· Jul 2026

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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

Views1K

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 · off the coast of Ragusa, Sicily

Published22 Jun 2026

Duration13:23

Views439

Locationoff the coast of Ragusa, Sicily

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 · Marianelli, Sicily

Published13 Apr 2026

Duration14:12

Views626

LocationMarianelli, Sicily

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, Sicily

Published6 Apr 2026

Duration17:20

Views559

LocationSyracuse, Sicily

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

Views677

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

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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.19 Jan 2026 · Kefalonia, Greece

Published19 Jan 2026

Duration12:16

Views716

LocationKefalonia, 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, Greece

Published26 Dec 2025

Duration8:50

Views279

LocationZakynthos, 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 · Nizos, Greece

Published13 Dec 2025

Duration10:37

Views388

LocationNizos, 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 · Pylos, Greece

Published2 Dec 2025

Duration14:21

Views529

LocationPylos, 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 · Grevataki Bay, Greece

Published2 Nov 2025

Duration19:21

Views385

LocationGrevataki Bay, 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 · Kalamata, Greece

Published29 Aug 2025

Duration15:01

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LocationKalamata, Greece

J'ai de l'eau dans le bateau!20 Jun 2025

Published20 Jun 2025

Duration23:08

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11/TO THE ISLANDS OF SANTORINI AND NISOS, Navigation from Santorini to Nisos20 May 2025

Published20 May 2025

Duration18:03

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10/I ALMOST SINKED MY BOAT - A rookie mistake I'll never forget12 May 2025

Published12 May 2025

Duration14:45

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9/Super navigation DE L'ILE DE KOS A L'ILE ASTYPALEA8 May 2025

Published8 May 2025

Duration17:50

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Sailing from Greece to Algeria by sailboat.4 May 2025

Published4 May 2025

Duration18:55

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On me donne une annexe a restaurer et j'installe des nouveaux équipements.19 Mar 2025

Published19 Mar 2025

Duration16:35

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6/CATASTROPHE J'AI PERDU MON ANNEXE comme un bleu...!9 Mar 2025

Published9 Mar 2025

Duration14:05

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5/PREMIER CHANGEMENT D'ILE EN SOLO2 Mar 2025

Published2 Mar 2025

Duration17:57

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4/DEUXIEME ESSAI APRES TRAVAUX23 Feb 2025

Published23 Feb 2025

Duration12:55

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3/PRE-TEST WORK16 Feb 2025

Published16 Feb 2025

Duration13:05

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2/PREMIER ESSAI DE MON VOILER EN 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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