Alfredo Contaldovideo
From Sicily to the Balearics by way of Sardinia ⛵ 460 miles by sailboat with Maurizio EP. 1
24 July 2026 · 37 min · 10K views · Tyrrhenian Sea
What this video covers
An Island Packet 40 named Gigia completes a 210-nautical-mile passage from Balestrate, Sicily, to Porto Giunco, Sardinia, as the first leg of a 460-mile trip toward Menorca.3:14 The crew maintains a steady 6-to-7-knot pace under light winds, relying on motor-sailing during calm periods in the Strait of Sicily.5:53 To avoid entering the unfamiliar anchorage at Porto Giunco in darkness, the crew heaves-to 15 miles offshore, using a staysail and back-winded jib to hold position overnight.19:57 Upon arrival, they anchor in the protected waters near Capo Carbonara to wait out a forecasted Mistral wind system moving through the Gulf of Lion.32:16 The passage highlights the stability of the long-keel Island Packet 40 in light conditions and the utility of heaving-to for safety when approaching unknown coastal waters at night. Practical onboard repairs include using duct tape to fix broken sunglasses, while the crew also practices celestial navigation during the transit.17:41
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