13 reviews
4 / 10

Skipper Alessandro competent, balanced and up to handle many situations but the boat is poorly equipped, lacking numerous basic equipment such as fridge, oven, light and cockpit table, anchor winch engine and tender, sink of the 2nd bathroom and kitchen pots. However, the holiday was wonderful thanks to the skill and collaboration of the skipper Alessandro.

Unfortunately and reluctantly I can only confirm what was written in previous reviews. Alessandro is a good person as well as a good skipper; maneuvers and knowledge of the sea are not discussed. Unfortunately the boat has serious problems (I avoid listing them out of pity) such as to make an acceptable "guesting" service impossible. The tour has been reduced to a part of Elba, I would have liked to see more...

Unfortunately, I can only confirm what was written by the other crew members. Alessandro's sympathy and competence are not discussed, but the boat is really very tanned. Without wanting to go into details (already listed in previous reviews), my particular regret is that the initial program has been totally overturned. I had chosen this opportunity to sail for the Tuscan Archipelago; instead, due to the bad organization and the problems of the boat, we limited ourselves to the usual tour of the island of Elba ... I also believe that Sailsquare should supervise the boats it proposes on its portal

On a human level our skipper Massimo (Alessandro's brother, with whom we made a flotilla) proved to be capable, nice, helpful and integrated with the group. Whenever possible he also made us go sailing. Therefore the vote to the skipper itself is positive. Unfortunately ruined by the boat, which instead had many flaws, in addition to having only 2 cabins for 7 people (but this was written in the ad): small and rowing tender (= very low possibility of using it), no table in the cockpit (instead occupied by the rudder), very little space to lie down. But above all there was always something that broke, from the water pump to the ladder to go down on deck, to the genoa ... in short, a small, old boat with poor maintenance. Organization a little too "to the day", given the high season and the full ports. It is also a pity that of the whole tour of 4 islands planned only Elba has been made. The holiday was still very pleasant thanks to the group!

Unfortunately, the competence and sympathy of the skipper cannot, on their own, promote a holiday. The boat was too small (a 10 meters with two small cabins and 3 people in dinette) and old to make the week a real holiday in 6 guests + skipper. The absence of the outdoor table for eating, a working fridge and running water (especially when you do not book ports) as well as many problems of the boat have in fact made it impossible to spend a week without feeling like wild after only 2 days. Perhaps sailsquare should certify the boats better even with respect to the minimum conditions of comfort. No one expected luxury, of course, but it really was a journey beyond the Spartan and no minor island was touched even for continuous changes of program linked in part certainly to the conditions of the boat.

Alessandro is a good skipper and a pleasant person. He made us do a lot of sailing and taught us what to do. However the conditions of the boat were not adequate: no running water, rowing tenders, no fridge, wasp nest on board, missing cleaning, pump x wash only pa sera, etc ... It lacked maintenance and hygiene which made the trip heavy and not relaxing. Too bad

Alessandro has excellent knowledge and solid skills as a skipper. Unfortunately the organization of the holiday, the maintenance and cleanliness of the boat were not at the same level: the result was a week full of unexpected events and far from relaxing. Surely a careful preparation and planning of the week would have avoided / reduced most of the problems that emerged (modification of the port of departure to the last, non-working batteries, fridge out of order, missing lights, broken water pump).

on a human/ personal level certainly Alessandro and his brother Massimo are two nice skippers. Unfortunately, however, the condition of the boat (indeed, of the boats since both had problems) have negatively affected the course of the holiday. A series of technical problems (engine, battery, air filter and oil pump) almost certainly due to poor previous maintenance forced us to remain stationary several times and to completely revise the itinerary. Insufficient level of cleanliness. The only positive aspect of the week: the crew :)

Alessandro proved to be a skipper with solid skills, gained over years of experience. Unfortunately, these skills were not accompanied by an adequate planning of everything related to the holiday: starting from the port of departure and passing through the too many problems that have afflicted the boat, everything seemed improvised and patchy. Which made the holiday definitely not boring, but not relaxing either. I am sure that with a few more tricks, Alessandro's great knowledge of the sea will give well-being and serenity.

If it were only the sympathy of the skipper I would give 4 stars. But both for the condition of the boat, and for the safety of the crew and the organization of the holiday: 0. The boat was dirty, with the fridge broken and without the tender (we found it in the locker and inflated by ourselves, no outboard). The delayed start of half a day due to the problems of the electrical circuit. Once we left, when the wind went down, we were stationary offshore for hours because the engine did not start (solved by the electrician who was on vacation with us) The 2. day we spent it in full in the port area x repair the boat breakdowns. In addition, we stopped another 2 times at the port to buy the new battery. Interior lights not working,jerky charger,water pump fails. Adding the fact that the port of departure was changed at the last, we lengthened the crossing from the coast to the islands. Of the tour of Elba, Capraia, Giglio and Giannutri, we saw only Elba.

Unfortunately, the week was negative. The holiday and the boat did not respect what was described. Main problems related to cleaning and maintenance absolutely not sufficient. Almost every day we had problems with the boat thus ruining the week that was supposed to be of vacation and relaxation. The only positive point of the holiday: the crew.

Malino! Unfortunately, the week was far from what was expected. I knew that the boats nn were new but I think the level of maintenance nn is adequate to bring paying people on board. Old boats can still be cleaned and with working equipment (engine, battery, refrigerator, tender etc) For years I have been going on a sailboat and honestly I did not believe that such a situation could exist. I also believe it is our duty to monitor more of the boats proposed on their platform. Angela

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