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· ago 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 ago 2026 · Jaballah, Tunisia

Pubblicato27 ago 2026

Durata13:00

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PosizioneJaballah, 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 ago 2026 · Bizerte, Tunisia

Pubblicato21 ago 2026

Durata13:15

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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 ago 2026 · off Cape Bon, Tunisia

Pubblicato16 ago 2026

Durata12:29

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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 ago 2026

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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 lug 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

Pubblicato27 lug 2026

Durata11:36

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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 lug 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

Pubblicato19 lug 2026

Durata10:49

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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 lug 2026 · Strait of Sicily

Pubblicato12 lug 2026

Durata12:00

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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 giu 2026 · Scicli, Italy

Pubblicato22 giu 2026

Durata13:23

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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

Pubblicato13 apr 2026

Durata14:12

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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

Pubblicato6 apr 2026

Durata17:20

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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

Pubblicato21 mar 2026

Durata20:13

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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

Pubblicato26 feb 2026

Durata15:49

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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

Pubblicato9 feb 2026

Durata42:29

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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 gen 2026 · Kourouklata, Greece

Pubblicato19 gen 2026

Durata12:16

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PosizioneKourouklata, 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 dic 2025 · Zakynthos Municipal Unit, Greece

Pubblicato26 dic 2025

Durata8:50

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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 dic 2025 · Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Greece

Pubblicato13 dic 2025

Durata10:37

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Sailing to the port of PylosPylos's abandoned marina is free but its entrance carries strong converging currents and rough seas.2 dic 2025 · Palaionero, Greece

Pubblicato2 dic 2025

Durata14:21

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PosizionePalaionero, 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

Pubblicato2 nov 2025

Durata19:21

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PosizioneEast 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 ago 2025 · Municipality of Kalamata, Greece

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Durata15:01

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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 giu 2025

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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 mag 2025 · Chora, Greece

Pubblicato20 mag 2025

Durata18:03

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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 mag 2025 · Paros Regional Unit, Greece

Pubblicato12 mag 2025

Durata14:45

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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 mag 2025 · Astypalea, Greece

Pubblicato8 mag 2025

Durata17:50

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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 mag 2025 · Vothyni, Greece

Pubblicato4 mag 2025

Durata18:55

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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

Pubblicato19 mar 2025

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

Pubblicato9 mar 2025

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5/FIRST SOLO ISLAND HOP2 mar 2025

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4/SECOND TRIAL AFTER REPAIRS23 feb 2025

Pubblicato23 feb 2025

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3/PRE-TEST WORK16 feb 2025

Pubblicato16 feb 2025

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2/FIRST TEST OF MY SAILBOAT IN 202213 feb 2025

Pubblicato13 feb 2025

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1/ GREECE - ALGERIA SAILING TRIP10 gen 2025

Pubblicato10 gen 2025

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bejaia, algerie plongée ziane.21 mag 2018

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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