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· 08/2026

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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.27/08/2026 · Jaballah, Tunisia

Publicado27/08/2026

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.21/08/2026 · Bizerte, Tunisia

Publicado21/08/2026

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.16/08/2026 · off Cape Bon, Tunisia

Publicado16/08/2026

Duração12:29

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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.12/08/2026

Publicado12/08/2026

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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.27/07/2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

Publicado27/07/2026

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.19/07/2026 · Monastir, Tunisia

Publicado19/07/2026

Duração10:49

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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.12/07/2026 · Strait of Sicily

Publicado12/07/2026

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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.22/06/2026 · Scicli, Italy

Publicado22/06/2026

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.13/04/2026 · Noto, Italy

Publicado13/04/2026

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.6/04/2026 · Syracuse, Italy

Publicado6/04/2026

Duração17:20

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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.21/03/2026 · Mediterranean Sea, en route to Sicily

Publicado21/03/2026

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.26/02/2026 · Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and Tunisia

Publicado26/02/2026

Duração15:49

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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.9/02/2026 · Ionian Sea

Publicado9/02/2026

Duração42:29

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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.19/01/2026 · Kourouklata, Greece

Publicado19/01/2026

Duração12:16

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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.26/12/2025 · Zakynthos Municipal Unit, Greece

Publicado26/12/2025

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.13/12/2025 · Gargalianoi Municipal Unit, Greece

Publicado13/12/2025

Duração10:37

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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.2/12/2025 · Palaionero, Greece

Publicado2/12/2025

Duração14:21

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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.2/11/2025 · East Mani Municipal Unit, Greece

Publicado2/11/2025

Duração19:21

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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.29/08/2025 · Municipality of Kalamata, Greece

Publicado29/08/2025

Duração15:01

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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.20/06/2025

Publicado20/06/2025

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.20/05/2025 · Chora, Greece

Publicado20/05/2025

Duração18:03

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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.12/05/2025 · Paros Regional Unit, Greece

Publicado12/05/2025

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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.8/05/2025 · Astypalea, Greece

Publicado8/05/2025

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.4/05/2025 · Vothyni, Greece

Publicado4/05/2025

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.19/03/2025

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6/CATASTROPHE I LOST MY DINGHY like a rookie...!9/03/2025

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5/FIRST SOLO ISLAND HOP2/03/2025

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4/SECOND TRIAL AFTER REPAIRS23/02/2025

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3/PRE-TEST WORK16/02/2025

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2/FIRST TEST OF MY SAILBOAT IN 202213/02/2025

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1/ GREECE - ALGERIA SAILING TRIP10/01/2025

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bejaia, algerie plongée ziane.21/05/2018

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