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Francesco N.

Provider type:

Organisation

City:

Porto Ercole

Member since:

2019

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262 Sailsquare travellers have been on board my experiences

About us

L’amore per il mare e per la sua tutela ha segnato l’intera vita di Francesco che ha iniziato la sua esperienza quasi quarant'anni fa e che lo ha portato a coronare il sogno di una vita: costruire una barca a mano, interamente in legno e con materiale ecosostenibile, una goletta di 18 m. Sin da bambino appassionato di mare e di barche, a sei anni impara a remare, a nove è alla guida del gozzetto del babbo (con il babbo a bordo!), già a venti anni inizia la sua carriera velica. Sotto l'insegnamento del mitico Capitano Arena, riceve le basi sulle quali costruirà la sua esperienza velica. Dopo tre stagioni come marinaio consegue la patente nautica oltre le 12 miglia e, a 23 anni, corona il suo sogno: varca le Colonne d'Ercole (Gibilterra) e attraversa l'Atlantico alla volta dei Caraibi (su una barca a vela di soli sette metri). Da quando è in Italia, nell’Arcipelago Toscano ha partecipato a diversi progetti volti alla sensibilizzazione ambientale, alla ricerca e all’inclusione.

My sailing areas

Tuscany

Italy

Pontine Islands

Italy

Southern Sardinia

Italy

My boats

Type

Sailboat

Length

18.14 m.

Toilets

2

Cabins

4

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10+

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Travel with peace of mind

Total transparency

Total transparency

Want to avoid surprises? Find out before you book who your skipper and fellow travellers will be. Do you have questions or doubts? Send a message to the skipper!

Flexible cancellation

Flexible cancellation

Cancel within 30 days of departure for any reason and receive a full refund. Want even more? Purchase the extension to cancel your booking until your departure.

Constant support

Constant support

Our dedicated multilingual support team is always ready to assist you, before and during your holiday, and is always in touch with the skippers we work with.

Reviews

5.0/5

out of

31

reviews

Skipper

Boat

Destination

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Elba, Corsica, Capraia: a traditional schooner walking the seas.

07/29/2025

Orazio B.

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Italy

all very nice
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Weekend on a beautiful traditional schooner in the Tuscan archipelago

07/2/2025

Daniela C.

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Italy

The captain and crew made this weekend unforgettable with their professionalism, kindness, cheerfulness and humanity. It will remain an indelible memory in my memory and that of my son. Every expectation has gone. The Captain established an empathic relationship with us and guided us in a unique experience. The crew pampered and involved us. Absolutely recommended.
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Weekend on a beautiful traditional schooner in the Tuscan archipelago

09/11/2024

Andrea F.

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Italy

Beautiful experience on board the [hidden], the boat is wonderful, Francesco and Mela were very good in everything. Experience that I certainly recommend and that I also hope to repeat
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Weekend on a beautiful traditional schooner in the Tuscan archipelago

08/8/2024

Lucrezia G.

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Italy

My first sailing experience on the [hidden] was amazing! Captain Francesco and Melissa welcomed us on an active and relaxing holiday alike, which allowed us to connect with each other and with nature. Thanks ❤️ soon

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