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· aug. 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. aug. 2026 · Jaballah, Tunisia

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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. aug. 2026 · Bizerte, Tunisia

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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. aug. 2026 · off Cape Bon, Tunisia

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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. aug. 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. juli 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

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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. juli 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

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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. juli 2026 · Strait of Sicily

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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. juni 2026 · Scicli, Italy

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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

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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

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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. mars 2026 · Mediterranean Sea, en route to Sicily

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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

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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

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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. jan. 2026 · Kourouklata, Greece

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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. des. 2025 · Zakynthos Municipal Unit, Greece

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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. des. 2025 · Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Greece

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StedGargalianoi 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. des. 2025 · Palaionero, Greece

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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

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StedEast 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. aug. 2025 · Municipality of Kalamata, Greece

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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. juni 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. mai 2025 · Chora, Greece

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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. mai 2025 · Paros Regional Unit, Greece

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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. mai 2025 · Astypalea, Greece

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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. mai 2025 · Vothyni, Greece

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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. mars 2025

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

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5/FIRST SOLO ISLAND HOP2. mars 2025

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4/SECOND TRIAL AFTER REPAIRS23. feb. 2025

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3/PRE-TEST WORK16. feb. 2025

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

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1/ GREECE - ALGERIA SAILING TRIP10. jan. 2025

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bejaia, algerie plongée ziane.21. mai 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