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Stefano Gigli prepares to depart Ventotene Island, Italy, for a solo circumnavigation aboard his Beneteau 34, renamed *Connect*.4:36 Gigli, an experienced paragliding and kitesurfing instructor, transitioned to sailing after purchasing the vessel from a friend and investing significant time and effort into refitting its systems.2:03 His planned route spans the Mediterranean to the Balearic Islands, Gibraltar, the Canary Islands, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific, with a final destination of New Zealand.11:03 Gigli emphasizes a minimalist lifestyle, prioritizing direct personal communication over social media engagement, though he maintains a Garmin satellite tracking system for safety and location updates.17:08 He credits his background in aviation and extreme sports for his focus on weather analysis, risk management, and maintaining a calm, methodical approach to decision-making at sea.8:41 Gigli intends to sail solo initially but remains open to hosting friends and crew members throughout the multi-year voyage.9:22

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