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Filippo D.

Provider type:

Private

City:

Varese

Member since:

2017

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710 Sailsquare travellers have been on board my experiences

About me

Classe 1972, eredito dalla mia famiglia la passione per il mare e per la vela. vivendo la prima parte della mia vita alle pendici del Monte Rosa, appassionato ed istruttore d'alpinismo, Operatore Soccorso Alpino e speleologico, Speleosub, Pilota Parapendio, Maestro di Kayak e Guida Fluviale, Istruttore nazionale Kanionyng. nel 2010 la grande svolta, lasciando le amate montagne per dedicarsi interamente alla vita in barca, in Grecia dove per 6 mesi l'anno girovaga tra le isole organizzando charter e corsi a bordo uno splendido Ketch armato cutter del 1974 completamente restaurato. Dal 2017 naviga in Oceano Atlantico ed in Mediterraneo spesso in solitario.

My experience

La passione della vela nasce in tenera età, quando a 12 anni i miei genitori mi regalarono un Wind surf. Essendo cresciuto ai piedi del Monte Rosa, appassionato sciatore e scialpinista, ho dedicato buona poarte della mia vità alle attività alpine, istruttore militare d'alpinismo a naja, a 20 anni divenni istruttore d'alpinismo CAI, canoista d'alto corso, divenni Guida Fluviale nel 1997, Istruttore della Scuola Nazionale Canyoning nel 2003, ho lavorato per 15 anni come guida fluviale (Rafting ed Hydrospeed) ed istruttore di Kayak presso le scuole della Valsesia. Direttore della sottosezione Canyoning del gruppo speleologico del CAI Varallo Seseia. Nel 2008 entro a far parte del Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico implementando la mia formazione anche in ambito sanitario. Nel 2005 la svolta. stanco di affittare barche a vela per le vacanze, per poi passare il tempo a ripararle, decisi di acquistarne una... Da oltre quattord anni mi dedico alla mia barca ed ai charter a vela...

My sailing areas

The Balearic Islands

Spain

Canary Islands

Atlantic islands

Galicia

Spain

Portugal

Atlantic islands

My boats

Type

Sailboat

Length

17.7 m.

Toilets

2

Cabins

3

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7+

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Reviews

4.7/5

out of

105

reviews

Skipper

Boat

Destination

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Ibiza All Inclusive on an 18m ketch with skipper and skipper

07/13/2025

Paola L.

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Spain

Beautiful holiday and unique attention from Filippo, who never stopped for a second to ensure the best experience for the whole crew and is a professional and highly trained skipper, and Nao adds a unique touch to the trip :) A special thanks also to Camilla. I will definitely return to travel with Filippo
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Ibiza All Inclusive on an 18m ketch with skipper and skipper

07/8/2025

Donatella R.

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Italy

Five stars are not enough to honor the amazing holiday spent on [hidden]. Filippo, in addition to being an attentive sailor and an incredible cook, is a truly fantastic person, one of those who you hope life will bring you together. I literally fell in love with his assistant (and niece), Camilla: sunny, funny and beautiful. Last but not least... NAO, I knew it would brighten the week but I didn't imagine so much! Getting off the boat I thought: I'll get back on it
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Ibiza All Inclusive on an 18m ketch with skipper and skipper

07/7/2025

Margarita G.

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Germany

Very nice and very enriching experience: I recommend it! A boat with history and personality. Not the most modern, but robust, very well equipped, and taken care of with great care to keep it safe and as comfortable as possible, trying to avoid wasting energy or other resources. Skipper (Filippo, owner of the boat) very friendly, simple, flexible, calm, attentive and friendly. Instills confidence and security. It makes what needs to be made clear at the beginning, which avoids possible conflicts later. Diligent in resolving issues that may create problems. Obviously he enjoys cooking, and that he has a lot of talent for it. Many have said it before me, but it is worthy of all particular mention to highlight it. An attractive itinerary due to the beauty of the beaches, coves and islets that can be visited or seen from the sailboat. The different blues and greens of the sea water (and its transparency, especially on the beaches) are wonderful. A type of holiday for those who do not feel uncomfortable living closely with other people in a small space for a few days. Possibility of engaging in pleasant and fun conversations with others, and of carrying out activities (water, musical, playful) together or individually. Great opportunity to disconnect from the world, from the routine, and relax. Requirements: minimum physical condition and agility (some good balance, going up and down the ladder of the sailboat to the water or to the zodiac), swimming, tolerating the rocking of the boat with the waves... Good attitude and civic behavior (kindness, respect and consideration for the other. Good manners, come on) Ability to adapt and tolerance to unexpected changes (weather conditions, route, sailing mode, mood/mood in the group, schedule...) Destination and Season: in Ibiza and Formentera the week of 28.06-05.07.25 was quite hot and the sea water was warm. Quite a few boats and people were also beginning to arrive on the beaches. For those who prefer not to be so hot, the water is cool for swimming, or prefer more tranquility, they would enjoy more outside the high season, in May-early June or at the end of September.
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Ibiza All Inclusive on an 18m ketch with skipper and skipper

07/7/2025

Mercedes V.

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Spain

The missing star I remove because I don't have a good time on the boat and I got a little bored but otherwise the skipper a 10 and the destination too. And the boat with its unforgettable dog

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