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Gianluca D.

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2016

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About me

gianluca 50 anni e viaggia a vela da quando ne aveva 8 Viene dal Sud, da città mediterranee. Istruttore prima di vela, poi di kitesurf e wing foil. Al mare sono legate le estati sul Tirreno, le serate con la chitarra e con gli amici, le fughe dopo la scuola lungo il litorale pugliese, le albe e i tramonti di ragazzo Una laurea in Economia e ciò che resta dei viaggi in Europa, da studente e da volontario del Servizio civile Internazionale, sono il bagaglio con cui entra nel mondo produttivo, assumendo responsabilità manageriali in aziende private, a Bologna, Torino, Firenze. A 40 anni previene la crisi economica e la trasforma in una scelta di vita: ognuno ha il dovere di tentare i propri sogni Per 2 anni viaggia nei due emisferi: Canada, Stati Uniti, Argentina, Caraibi Acquisisce brevetti, patenti e un patrimonio prezioso di esperienze e di relazioni umane Ora, a 50 anni, la vela non è solo passione e lavoro, è un modo di essere: si va leggeri, essenziali, autentici.

What I like to do

Cooking

Helping with the steering manoeuvres

Steering the boat

Trolling

Underwater fishing

Snorkeling

Diving

Exploring the surroundings

Reading

Partying!

My experience

- September 2015 sailning instructor on a J24. Advanced sailing course. - June-August 2015 skipper on a Beneteau Oceanis 50 ft. chartering in the Mediterranean (Flegrean archipelago, Tuscanian archipelago, Northern Corse). 8 guests on board. 1.000 NM. - Apr. 2015 first mate during an offshore delivery on a 100 ft. classic vessel from English Harbour (Antigua) to Oxford – Maryland (U.S.A.). 1.600 Nm. Vessel name: Summer Wind. - Mar. 2015 working on a 165 ft. classic sailing vessel. Helping the engeneer in the engine room for maintenance, replacing A/C, P.T.O., check generators, painting. - Jan. 2015 first mate on a 45 ft. Janneau. Cruising from Antigua to Barbuda, St. Marteen, St. Barth, Anguilla, Virgin Gorda and than arriving to Tortola (B.V.I.) Boat name: Four-Sea-Sons. 300Nm. Owners onboard. - Nov. 2014 training in the Gulf of Solent on a Janneau 43 – RYA Commodore Yachting Training Center. 250 Nm. - Summer 2014 Jul-Sep: Skipper with SUNSAIL/THE MOORINGS on different boats (Beneteau 50, First 47.7, Leopard Catamaran 45) in Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Pontian Islands. Guests on board. 800 Nm. - Jun-Jul. 2014: Sail Instructor at VELAMARE CLUB SARDEGNA. Teenager students, basic and advanced sailing courses. - Nov. 2013: First Mate on a Pandora 34 From Buenos Aires (Argentina) to Colonia (Uruguay) and back to Buenos Aires. Boat name: Torrente. 110 Nm. - Jul-Aug. 2013: Skipper on a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36 private boat. Sailing from the Rome Port of Ostia up to the Tuscan islands, around Corsica (France) and Sardinia and back to the port of origin. 600 Nm. - Aug. 2012: Skipper on a Bavaria 50 Cruiser. Sailing from Marina de Sutomiscica in the isle of Uljian, Croatia, to the Kornati archipelago and up to the north to the isles of Pag, Rab, Lussino. Guests on boars. 400 Nm. - Summer 2011: Skipper on different boats as Elan 43 Impression, Beneteau 43, Beneteau 50 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43. Guests on board. Sailing around the Tuscan archipelago and Corsica. 450 Nm. - Summer 2010: Skipper on different boats as Elan 43 Impression, Leanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Beneteau 50, sailing from the Port of St. Vincenzo to the Tuscan archipelago and Corsica. Guests on board. 700 Nm. - Jul. 2008: deck hand and cook on a Beneteau 50. Sailing from the Port of Baratti (Tuscany) to the Corsica. Guests on board. 150 Nm. - Aug. 2007: deck hand and cook on a Bavaria 43. Sailing From Porto Cervo (Sardinia) to the La Maddalena archipelago and south of Corsica. 150 Nm. - Jul. 2006: deck hand and cook on a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43. Sailing from the Port of Athens (Greece) to Santorini Island and back to the port of origin. Guests on board. 300 Nm. - Jul. 2005: deck hand and cook on a Elan 45. Sailing from Naples (Italy) to the Pontian archipelago. Guests on board. 160 Nm. - Aug 1992: deck hand and cook on a Beneteau 43. Sailing around the Greek Ionian archipelago. Guests on board. 250 Nm. Other Skills Cook: Italian cooking (Pasta, sea-food dishes), kitesurf, windsurf, scuba diving, Music (guitar and percussions) different styles like pop, rock, blues, folk, bossanova.

My sailing areas

Aeolian Islands

Italy

Naples & Amalfi Coast

Italy

Northern Sardinia

Italy

Pontine Islands

Italy

French Riviera and Porquerolles

France

Ionian Islands

Greece

Tuscany

Italy

Aeolian Islands

Italy

Naples & Amalfi Coast

Italy

Northern Sardinia

Italy

Pontine Islands

Italy

French Riviera and Porquerolles

France

Ionian Islands

Greece

Tuscany

Italy

My boats

Type

Sailboat

Length

15.64 m.

Toilets

Cabins

10+

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Reviews

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Destination

Sardinia and Strait of Bonifacio on a 50-foot sailboat

09/2/2026

Huseyin G.

I joined the trip as a solo traveler and it was a lovely week on boat with our captain Gianluca and Italian company. The bays and coves we visited were just fantastic. This was my third time in Northern Sardinia and I just can’t get enough of it. For the first time I have seen the Corsica side (only the south, around Bonifacio) and the beaches there were equally amazing. I especially loved the lagoon between Piantarella beach and Ile Piana. You can literally walk from the beach to the nearby island in one of the most crystal clear turquoise water you can find. The planning in advance was great. The experience of our captain was clear, we did the shopping the first evening we all came together and we were ready the sail first thing in the morning. I was also lucky enough to have great Italian company who helped significantly with cooking. Thanks again, il capitano, Gianluca, and everyone else. I already look forward to my next Sardinia trip.

Sardinia and Strait of Bonifacio on a 50-foot sailboat

08/28/2026

Silvia R.

Wonderful sailing holiday with Gianluca on his boat which is very beautiful and well maintained, with a lot of care. The spaces are large for relaxation for those who want to rest or sunbathe and for moments of sharing. Unforgettable week with growing emotions for the beauty of the places visited, for the dives in crystal clear waters, the swims on beaches that evoke the Caribbean and for the long sails. Thanks to Gianluca and the crew for making it possible!!

Sardinia and Strait of Bonifacio on a 50-foot sailboat

08/23/2026

Arturo P.

Positive experience. The skipper knows the locations and the coves well, and always offers excellent solutions. He is also a good cook! Boat kept in good condition.

Sardinia and Strait of Bonifacio on a 50-foot sailboat

09/14/2025

Nadia M.

It was a great holiday, better than expected! Gianluca was a true captain, always ready to please the group and attentive to everyone's needs as well as a super cook. With the boat, well maintained and clean, we saw a crystal clear sea and places to take your breath away. The wonderful adventure companions and icing on the cake, an amazing sail between Sardinia and Corsica. What can I say, I highly recommend it!