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Gianluca D.

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2016

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4.8

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Sardinia and Strait of Bonifacio on a 50-foot sailboat

Italy: Northern Sardinia

6 days - 7 nights

One departure available

August

€820

Per person

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

Pontine Islands

Italy

Northern Sardinia

Italy

French Riviera and Porquerolles

France

Ionian Islands

Greece

Tuscany

Italy

Aeolian Islands

Italy

Naples & Amalfi Coast

Italy

Pontine Islands

Italy

Northern Sardinia

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

07/22/2025

Andrea C.

Italy

DESTINATION What can I say, you are in the most beautiful sea in the world. BOAT The Beneteau Cyclades 50 is a classic and the boat is impeccably maintained SKIPPER A very low mark for the skipper, but with the necessary arguments. NAUTICAL SKILLS: I imagine they are excellent, given the experience, but having not had any particular drawbacks I would not be able to evaluate. We "ploughed" twice", but there was strong wind and we entered the port hitting the nearby boat, but without damage. CHOICE OF THE ROUTE. I think it is right that the course undergoes changes depending on the context. In our case, we went to Corsica immediately, supported by the sirocco and then returned south pushed by the mistral. Great choice. We flew over the usual cathedrals (Budelli etc) to linger in lesser-known but equally beautiful and, above all, almost empty coves. Excellent strategy RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GROUP: I consider it unacceptable to be on a boat and feel like unwelcome guests. The skipper created a vexatious atmosphere and really not inclined to create the group. These claims are supported by the following facts: 1. The boat has 4 cabins and there were 10 of us, with 2 guests who, at the same price as the others and unaware of the solution, slept in the dinette, without the slightest privacy, the space to deposit their belongings, and the obligatory passage of everyone over their "bed" to access the breakfast compartments 2. His own profit was the skipper's greatest concern who tried to ask for reimbursement of the supply of towels as soon as he boarded, he did not advance a penny but gradually asked for money for the payment of the ports and the galley. He had himself bought, at his explicit request, rags and soap (nicknamed chantecler) to wash the boat. 3. He asked for a refund of 560 euros of diesel by calculating the expense on the hours of navigation and not on real consumption, which varies greatly depending on the exploitation of the wind. I specify that in June we spent 138 euros for a week in the Aeolian Islands, with the same boat, without wind, with the same distances made this week, but with the calculation of real consumption (the skipper filled up as soon as we returned to port). 4. Failed to communicate the availability of the free port shuttle for transfer to and from the port/airport, despite explicit requests. This resulted in the cost of taxis (40 euros for the port and 30 for the airport). In particular, he deleted my message posted on the group's chat in which I asked him to send the free shuttle to pick up the last two guests who had to pay for the taxi. 5. He refused to facilitate us in keeping our suitcases on the day of arrival (we disembarked at 8 from the ferry and boarding was at 17) forcing us to walk around Olbia with luggage and an unbearable heat. 6. He has created an obsessive climate of control over all our actions, making us feel inhibited on any initiative in his presence.

Sailing and wing foil between the Flegree and Pontine Islands

09/1/2024

Laura D.

Italy

For a header I embarked at the last minute joining an already formed group ... never was a gamble more successful!!! Well maintained, comfortable and functional boat to accommodate 8 people. The itinerary suggested by Giuanluca gave us wonderful glimpses of the coast, unforgettable sunrises and moonlit nights that filled our eyes. He, infallible master of navigation. Even in the face of an almost prohibitive sea he was able to govern the situation in an incomparable way... And then he gave us a sail that I wish all fans to experience at least once in their lives. Gianluca was a great skipper, a superb cook and a jovial companion of light-hearted evenings, both on board and on land... Do you have to reschedule a departure!!

Sailing and wing foil between the Flegree and Pontine Islands

07/29/2024

Elena G.

Italy

One of the best weeks on a boat I've ever done! Very comfortable, well organized and perfectly maintained boat, the skipper Gianluca exceptional, in addition to being an excellent and experienced sailor, always attentive to everyone's needs, was able to amalgamate the group, pampered us and filled us with precautions so that the holiday became truly unforgettable. To be redone!! See you soon!

Sailing and wing foil between the Flegree and Pontine Islands

07/28/2024

Caterina G.

Italy

Unforgettable week between the Phlegraean and Pontine mountains. [hidden] Legend absolutely top boat, comfortable (4 cabins and 4 bathrooms, a great luxury!) spacious, well maintained and organized! You can see the captain's care in every detail... Gianluca then fantastic skipper: as well as extremely experienced, he was able to make our experience truly special. From live music (he has various instruments on board) to aperitifs in the tender at sunset, every day was a very pleasant surprise. Finally, I liked the itinerary very much, the right balance between nights at anchor (in places more suggestive than ever) and descents to land. A heartfelt thank you to the crew, the Skipper and the legendary [hidden] Legend! I can't wait to get back on board!