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…

Taher, Algeria· out. de 2026

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Sailing in Algeria. Fighting the wind and current! Unexpected stop at a commercial portAdverse currents and headwinds force a diversion to the commercial port of Djenjen during an Algerian passage.9 de out. de 2026 · Taher, Algeria

Publicado9 de out. de 2026

Duração10:26

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoTaher, Algeria

Leaving Béjaïa, heading to El Aouana! Before I leave Béjaïa... the paradise of Cap Carbon.A 21-meter vessel diverts to El Aouana, Algeria, after struggling against head currents near Cap Carbon.1 de out. de 2026 · Kaous, Algeria

Publicado1 de out. de 2026

Duração11:00

Visualizações14K

LocalizaçãoKaous, Algeria

Extraordinary place! My village and its mountains. Memories of my childhood.The national navy denies port access at Talaïlef, forcing the cancellation of family visits to the boat.26 de set. de 2026

Publicado26 de set. de 2026

Duração15:13

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Customs seized my boat in Béjaïa. A moment I'll never forget! I wasn't expecting that.A sailor in Béjaïa recovers two seized spearguns after appealing an unauthorized customs confiscation to the chief.18 de set. de 2026 · Bejaia, Algeria

Publicado18 de set. de 2026

Duração13:36

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LocalizaçãoBejaia, Algeria

An incredible encounter in Collo, Algeria | Then departing for Béjaïa ⛵ I will be back!The port of Collo, Algeria, provides clean haul-out infrastructure but lacks mooring pendilles for visiting sailboats.10 de set. de 2026 · Collo, Algeria

Publicado10 de set. de 2026

Duração10:11

Visualizações12K

LocalizaçãoCollo, Algeria

Storm and fog at Cape Bougaroun: I can no longer see the waves coming!A solo sailor diverts to the port of Collo, Algeria, after encountering heavy weather and dense fog.4 de set. de 2026 · Kanoua, Algeria

Publicado4 de set. de 2026

Duração17:31

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LocalizaçãoKanoua, Algeria

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 de ago. de 2026 · Jaballah, Tunisia

Publicado27 de ago. de 2026

Duração13:00

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LocalizaçãoJaballah, 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 de ago. de 2026 · Bizerte, Tunisia

Publicado21 de ago. de 2026

Duração13:15

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LocalizaçãoBizerte, 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 de ago. de 2026 · off Cape Bon, Tunisia

Publicado16 de ago. de 2026

Duração12:29

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Localizaçãooff 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 de ago. de 2026

Publicado12 de ago. de 2026

Duração10:53

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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 de jul. de 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

Publicado27 de jul. de 2026

Duração11:36

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LocalizaçãoMonastir, Tunisia

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 de jul. de 2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

Publicado19 de jul. de 2026

Duração10:49

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LocalizaçãoMonastir, 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 de jul. de 2026 · Strait of Sicily

Publicado12 de jul. de 2026

Duração12:00

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LocalizaçãoStrait of Sicily

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 de jun. de 2026 · Scicli, Italy

Publicado22 de jun. de 2026

Duração13:23

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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 de abr. de 2026 · Noto, Italy

Publicado13 de abr. de 2026

Duração14:12

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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 de abr. de 2026 · Syracuse, Italy

Publicado6 de abr. de 2026

Duração17:20

Visualizações945

LocalizaçãoSyracuse, 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 de mar. de 2026 · Mediterranean Sea, en route to Sicily

Publicado21 de mar. de 2026

Duração20:13

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LocalizaçãoMediterranean 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 de fev. de 2026 · Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and Tunisia

Publicado26 de fev. de 2026

Duração15:49

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LocalizaçãoMediterranean 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 de fev. de 2026 · Ionian Sea

Publicado9 de fev. de 2026

Duração42:29

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LocalizaçãoIonian Sea

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

Publicado19 de jan. de 2026

Duração12:16

Visualizações997

LocalizaçãoKourouklata, 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 de dez. de 2025 · Zakynthos Municipal Unit, Greece

Publicado26 de dez. de 2025

Duração8:50

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LocalizaçãoZakynthos 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 de dez. de 2025 · Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Greece

Publicado13 de dez. de 2025

Duração10:37

Visualizações602

LocalizaçãoGargalianoi 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 de dez. de 2025 · Palaionero, Greece

Publicado2 de dez. de 2025

Duração14:21

Visualizações691

LocalizaçãoPalaionero, 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 de nov. de 2025 · East Mani Municipal Unit, Greece

Publicado2 de nov. de 2025

Duração19:21

Visualizações532

LocalizaçãoEast 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 de ago. de 2025 · Municipality of Kalamata, Greece

Publicado29 de ago. de 2025

Duração15:01

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LocalizaçãoMunicipality 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 de jun. de 2025

Publicado20 de jun. de 2025

Duração23:08

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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 de mai. de 2025 · Chora, Greece

Publicado20 de mai. de 2025

Duração18:03

Visualizações941

LocalizaçãoChora, 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 de mai. de 2025 · Paros Regional Unit, Greece

Publicado12 de mai. de 2025

Duração14:45

Visualizações13K

LocalizaçãoParos 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 de mai. de 2025 · Astypalea, Greece

Publicado8 de mai. de 2025

Duração17:50

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LocalizaçãoAstypalea, 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 de mai. de 2025 · Vothyni, Greece

Publicado4 de mai. de 2025

Duração18:55

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LocalizaçãoVothyni, 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 de mar. de 2025

Publicado19 de mar. de 2025

Duração16:35

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6/CATASTROPHE I LOST MY DINGHY like a rookie...!A solo sailor lost his dinghy and outboard motor after engine failure in strong Greek coastal currents.9 de mar. de 2025 · Vathys, Greece

Publicado9 de mar. de 2025

Duração14:05

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5/FIRST SOLO ISLAND HOPA solo sailor navigates a 25-nautical-mile passage from Samos to Agathonisi, Greece, during his first solo voyage.2 de mar. de 2025 · Arki, Greece

Publicado2 de mar. de 2025

Duração17:57

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LocalizaçãoArki, Greece

4/SECOND TRIAL AFTER REPAIRSA solo sailor tests his boat's engine and anchoring technique during a 16-nautical-mile transit to Kervili.23 de fev. de 2025 · Municipal Unit of Marathokabos, Greece

Publicado23 de fev. de 2025

Duração12:55

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LocalizaçãoMunicipal Unit of Marathokabos, Greece

3/PRE-TEST WORKA hull restoration project includes treating osmosis blisters, replacing four through-hull fittings, and applying anti-fouling paint.16 de fev. de 2025

Publicado16 de fev. de 2025

Duração13:05

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2/FIRST TEST OF MY SAILBOAT IN 2022A first-time owner in Samos, Greece, grounds his boat after engine injector failure ruins a maiden voyage.13 de fev. de 2025 · Municipal Unit of Pythagoreio, Greece

Publicado13 de fev. de 2025

Duração7:40

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LocalizaçãoMunicipal Unit of Pythagoreio, Greece

1/ GREECE - ALGERIA SAILING TRIPThe video contains only song lyrics and lacks any information regarding a sailing passage.10 de jan. de 2025

Publicado10 de jan. de 2025

Duração2:30

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Bejaia, Algeria Ziane diving.21 de mai. de 2018

Publicado21 de mai. de 2018

Duração6:14

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Arki, Greece1Astypalea, Greece1Bejaia, Algeria1Bizerte, Tunisia1Chora, Greece1Collo, Algeria1East Mani Municipal Unit, Greece1Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Greece1Ionian Sea1Jaballah, Tunisia1Kanoua, Algeria1Kaous, Algeria1Kourouklata, Greece1Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and Tunisia1Mediterranean Sea, en route to Sicily1Monastir, Tunisia2Municipal Unit of Marathokabos, Greece1Municipal Unit of Pythagoreio, Greece1Municipality of Kalamata, Greece1Noto, Italy1off Cape Bon, Tunisia1Palaionero, Greece1Paros Regional Unit, Greece1Scicli, Italy1Strait of Sicily1Syracuse, Italy1Taher, Algeria1Vathys, Greece1Vothyni, Greece1Zakynthos Municipal Unit, Greece1