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A week around the Island of Elba

Italy:

Tuscany

Duration:

8 days - 7 nights

Max number of passengers:

6 people

Available:

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Boarding from:

San Vincenzo, LI, Italia

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Francesco M.

Member since 2016 -

Organisation

Italian

English

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6 travellers have booked this experience

This experience, in a nutshell

Each island has a different story to tell: starting from Elba we will sail to discover an enchanted world.

Elba: There is no Mediterranean civilization that has not left a trace of its passage, Nature, Art and Culture enclosed in 224kmq, unique atmospheres, extraordinary scenarios, the result of encounters between different peoples, make this Island unique and Fantastic.

Capraia: only 10 mg from Corsica remains the farthest island from the Tuscan coast, unspoiled nature, still today presents itself in its beauty, with extraordinary smells and colors that make this island the third largest of the Archipelago, the most interesting from a naturalistic point of view.

You don't need any experience to get on board, but if you want to take advantage of your sailing holidays to learn the basics of sailing, or try your hand at maneuvers, I will be happy to teach and pass on my great passion for sailing. The formula is that of the cruise-sailing school, suitable for those who want a sporting holiday and for those looking only for relaxation.

Day 1 - San Vincenzo / Gulf of Baratti
We will meet at the port of San Vincenzo at 4 pm, where we will arrange the luggage and food. After a short briefing, we will be ready to set sail and head for the Gulf of Baratti. Under the Castle of Populonia where we will spend the first night in the harbor.

Day 2 - Gulf of Baratti / Porto Azzurro After a dip and a nice breakfast, we will reach Elba. We will spend the afternoon at anchor in the Ortano cove and then reach Porto Azzurro where we will spend the night.

Day 3 - Porto Azzurro / Lacona
When we wake up we will leave for Lacona. This gulf represents one of the most beautiful frames in the incredible panorama of the Island of Elba. We will spend the day between baths, sun and fun. We will spend the night in the harbor under a dome of stars.

Day 4 - Lacona / Fetovaia
We will go to dive in the splendid waters of Fetovaia, one of the most evocative beaches of the island, in the name of relaxation.

Day 5 - Fetovaia / Sant'Andrea
The morning after a nice breakfast and a swim we will sail along the west coast of Elba. Once in Pomonte, equipped with fins, mask and snorkel, we will go to the discovery of the wreck of the Elviscot, a 90 m Italian merchant ship en route between Naples and Marseille which, due to a failure at the rudder, collides and sinks near of the rock of Ogliera. After snorkeling, we will head towards Sant'Andrea, where it will be possible to go down with the tender for an aperitif.

Day 6 - Sant'Andrea / Capraia
We will set sail for Capraia, once the sails have been hoisted, here, both for sailing lovers and for newbies, we would never stop sailing: the colors, the scents, the wind, the salty splashes of the deep blue sea make you feel like a true deep sea sailor. It will take us about 4 hours to reach the island, we will spend the night in Porto in Capraia "Town"

Day 7 - Capraia / San Vincenzo
After a lunch in the fantastic setting of Cala Rossa, the crew will be ready to sail our boat in semi autonomy. Sailing we will head towards the port in San Vincenzo.

No Departures available

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Boat & Classes of Service

Dufour 40 Performance - 2006

Type

Monohull

Length

12.35 m.

Toilets

2

Cabins

3

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

San Vincenzo, LI, Italia.

from 14:00

to 15:00

Our trip ends here:

San Vincenzo, LI, Italia.

from 17:00

to 18:00

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Francesco M.

Member since 2016 -

Organisation

Italian

English

4.64/5

out of

22

reviews

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Northern Corsica: the sailing wonder!

09/2/2023

Barbara M.

La vacanza non e' stata all'altezza della lauta spesa (1039+cambusa+porti) e il comportamento dello skipper inaccettabile: sono stata aggredita con parolacce al terzo giorno fermi in porto per avere chiesto informazioni sul da farsi. In arrivo la prima sera lo skipper informa infatti che causa del meteo non si va in Corsica del Nord. Si pensa per i primi giorni, poi il meteo migliora eppure rimaniamo fra il sud est dell'Elba e Capraia. Poteva rimediare facendoci fare numerose calette al giorno o tutta la costa Toscana, ma lo skipper non aveva voglia di fare molto, spesso dormiva o stava in stanza con la sua accompagnatrice. Mai visto uno skipper che prende per se' la stanza migliore a prua lasciando che i paganti dormano fuori per il caldo, o in dinette, visto che le stanze a poppa erano bollenti e rumorose. La vacanza di rada quindi e' stata piu' in porto. Mai fatto cosi pochi bagni in barca. Infine l'eta' indicata per la quale avevo scelto il viaggio 30-50 era fasulla, era 41-68.
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A week around the Island of Elba

07/31/2022

Carlo A.

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Italy

Semplicemente straordinario, conoscitore dei luoghi, del vento, del mare. Ma c’è qualcosa più grande del mare, che in pochi hanno: una bella Anima. E quella di Francesco traspare in ogni gesto, in ogni sorriso, in ogni silenzio ascoltando il suo vento. Grazie di tutto Conandante.
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Vacation in Northern Sardinia and Southern Corsica

07/16/2020

ALESSIO C.

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Italy

Francesco è una persona socievole preparato, ti fa appassionare al suo lavoro. Per quanto riguarda LA Sardegna e la Corsica non ci sono parole ma SOLO EMOZIONI.
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Vacation in Northern Sardinia and Southern Corsica

07/14/2020

anna p.

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Italy

"un Capitano!! C'è solo un Capitanooooooooo!!" .. Francesco è unico: sicuro, cordiale, attento. E' sempre riuscito a tenere in pugno ogni situazione (mare grosso, malesseri, risate, pisolini, pranzi, aperitivi, piatti da lavare..) con un innato aplomb. La sua grande passione per il mare è contagiosa, riesce a catturare l'attenzione solo parlando di nodi, miglia, boe.. anche a dei neofiti. Ci ha guidati saggiamente nelle scelte sugli spostamenti, e ci ha condotto alla scoperta di posti magici. Se poi si mette in cucina, la sua carbonara è TOP! Ha una gran barca, comoda, affidabile e spaziosa. Arrivederci Capitano ;-) ! Buon Vento!!

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