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· août 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 août 2026 · Jaballah, Tunisia

Publié27 août 2026

Durée13:00

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LieuJaballah, 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 août 2026 · Bizerte, Tunisia

Publié21 août 2026

Durée13:15

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LieuBizerte, 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 août 2026 · off Cape Bon, Tunisia

Publié16 août 2026

Durée12:29

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Lieuoff 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 août 2026

Publié12 août 2026

Durée10:53

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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.27 juil. 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

Publié27 juil. 2026

Durée11:36

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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 juil. 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

Publié19 juil. 2026

Durée10:49

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LieuMonastir, 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 juil. 2026 · Strait of Sicily

Publié12 juil. 2026

Durée12:00

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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 juin 2026 · Scicli, Italy

Publié22 juin 2026

Durée13:23

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LieuScicli, 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 avr. 2026 · Noto, Italy

Publié13 avr. 2026

Durée14:12

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LieuNoto, 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 avr. 2026 · Syracuse, Italy

Publié6 avr. 2026

Durée17:20

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LieuSyracuse, 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 mars 2026 · Mediterranean Sea, en route to Sicily

Publié21 mars 2026

Durée20:13

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LieuMediterranean 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 févr. 2026 · Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and Tunisia

Publié26 févr. 2026

Durée15:49

Vues796

LieuMediterranean 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 févr. 2026 · Ionian Sea

Publié9 févr. 2026

Durée42:29

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Kefalonia Island, a magnificent place!A solo sailor plans a two-day passage from Kefalonia to Sicily, prioritizing favorable wind angles over distance.19 janv. 2026 · Kourouklata, Greece

Publié19 janv. 2026

Durée12:16

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LieuKourouklata, 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 déc. 2025 · Zakynthos Municipal Unit, Greece

Publié26 déc. 2025

Durée8:50

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LieuZakynthos 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 déc. 2025 · Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Greece

Publié13 déc. 2025

Durée10:37

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LieuGargalianoi 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 déc. 2025 · Palaionero, Greece

Publié2 déc. 2025

Durée14:21

Vues578

LieuPalaionero, 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

Publié2 nov. 2025

Durée19:21

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LieuEast 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 août 2025 · Municipality of Kalamata, Greece

Publié29 août 2025

Durée15:01

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LieuMunicipality 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 juin 2025

Publié20 juin 2025

Durée23:08

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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 mai 2025 · Chora, Greece

Publié20 mai 2025

Durée18:03

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LieuChora, 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 mai 2025 · Paros Regional Unit, Greece

Publié12 mai 2025

Durée14:45

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LieuParos 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 mai 2025 · Astypalea, Greece

Publié8 mai 2025

Durée17:50

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LieuAstypalea, 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 mai 2025 · Vothyni, Greece

Publié4 mai 2025

Durée18:55

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LieuVothyni, 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 mars 2025

Publié19 mars 2025

Durée16:35

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

Publié9 mars 2025

Durée14:05

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5/FIRST SOLO ISLAND HOP2 mars 2025

Publié2 mars 2025

Durée17:57

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4/SECOND TRIAL AFTER REPAIRS23 févr. 2025

Publié23 févr. 2025

Durée12:55

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3/PRE-TEST WORK16 févr. 2025

Publié16 févr. 2025

Durée13:05

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2/FIRST TEST OF MY SAILBOAT IN 202213 févr. 2025

Publié13 févr. 2025

Durée7:40

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1/ GREECE - ALGERIA SAILING TRIP10 janv. 2025

Publié10 janv. 2025

Durée2:30

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bejaia, algerie plongée ziane.21 mai 2018

Publié21 mai 2018

Durée6:14

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Astypalea, Greece1Bizerte, Tunisia1Chora, Greece1East Mani Municipal Unit, Greece1Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Greece1Ionian Sea1Jaballah, Tunisia1Kourouklata, Greece1Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and Tunisia1Mediterranean Sea, en route to Sicily1Monastir, Tunisia2Municipality of Kalamata, Greece1Noto, Italy1off Cape Bon, Tunisia1Palaionero, Greece1Paros Regional Unit, Greece1Scicli, Italy1Strait of Sicily1Syracuse, Italy1Vothyni, Greece1Zakynthos Municipal Unit, Greece1