Great experience

If you are looking for a skipper you can trust 100% while sailing, Sandro is definitely the person for you. Be aware, however, that the price to pay is to accept his abrupt, gruff and not always properly polite ways. Its ability to interpret the sea is inversely proportional to its ability to make you feel at ease on board. For him, passengers are basically a nuisance. If, like me, you are at your first experience on a boat, ask questions that seem obvious to him or you make mistakes simply dictated by lack of experience, everything becomes even more complicated... for him and for you! Added to this is practically non-existent communication and explanations reduced to a minimum. But, on the other hand, every coin has its downside and, in this wonderful boat experience, I got to know both sides of the coin. On the one hand, an extremely competent skipper, able to read the sea and convey confidence. On the other, a man with decidedly unaccommodating manners. In the end, it's up to you to decide which of the two weighs more.

The trip went great. The yacht is quite large and comfortable. The galley has all the necessary kitchen equipment and utensils, at the stern there is a table for lunch and dinner for 8 people, covered with an awning for shading. The presence of 2 bathrooms is also very convenient. Cristina and Stefano are wonderful and hospitable people, very friendly and sociable. They always try to answer all questions and help, despite the language barrier. They can even let you steer the yacht and teach you how to open the sails :) From practical tips: 1. At anchorages, the ship rocks significantly on the waves, take motion sickness pills on board. 2. If it rocks a lot, ask the crew to find a place for overnight mooring in the port. It will cost an additional 50-100 euros, but you can get enough sleep. 3. Parking a car on the territory of the port of Imperia costs 24 euros per day, you can drive there for unloading for 1 euro, and then find a parking space outside the port. If Cristina and Stefano read this, thank you again for a great weekend!

Fabienne is remarkable, educational, encouraging, attentive to everyone's needs, and allows everyone to take ownership of the boat and everything they want to learn. A great stay.