Just found your channel and subscribed. Great advice for us as planning to travel the Mediterranean next year. Wave Dancer currently in southern Brittany. Originally an Irish based channel
Getting free, and setting sail next year. Planning now to explore the Mediterranean so a big THANK YOU for taking the time to compile all of this excellent information!
Hey there , my name is Don and Im from Canada . Jackson that was one of the best videos on the ins and outs of sailing . Truely . I follow about four sailing videos and that really helped . Not that I am going to sail anytime soon . Its not all about sailing and whats for dinner haha . So I have really enjoyed this one and look forward to more . Ive been following since Croatia . Your loyal mate Don from Canada . Haha
Really enjoying these cruising tips series. I've watched all of your videos from the start and find them extremely inspiring, but the practical tips in these videos are much appreciated. Keep it up!
Very well put together video. Thanks for sharing the ins and outs of living aboard and pointing out it isn’t always rosy behind the beautiful scenes. Great job. Cheers.
If you ever check into the United States DO NOT take the relaxed approach. You must take your boat directly to the designated Customs Dock as opposed to anchoring out and dinghying in. I’ve personally witnessed a US citizen returning from a weekend in Canada do it wrong. He anchored out and checked in with Customs the next morning having gone ashore for dinner between his anchoring out and reporting in. He was detained in the Customs office from 9am when he reported in until they closed at the end of the day. During this time they searched his boat THREE times, leaving a horrible mess. They also interrogated him at length twice about every person he came into contact with in Canada and about every minute of his time after he anchored especially his time ashore and who he’d met while ashore. In the end he was given the maximum $10,000 fine but was lucky enough that they did not seize and sell off his boat. And this was a very dignified looking retired gentleman who had simply gone to Canada to visit a friend for the weekend.
Was in the Med for 6 years, last year the wind never stopped!! 20/40 knots, In Greece hated the port police if you a forgein flagged yacht, they have no idea of the rules. Kos was so bad that yacht never checked out there for turkey. Found turkey vey efficient.
I used to have a pilotage publication which gave bearings of free anchorages around the Med? Does anybody know the title of this as I cannot find it anywhere. Thank you for posting this video.
Also be careful of summer storms, got struck twice by lightning, insurance paid repairs in full, next time they offered money for 2nd Ebay gear, took them to the authorities in Canberra, paid up in 7 days. Also for repairs go to turkey Mamaruis very efficient, repairs in Greece just never happen.
There is an exemption from the schenghen 90 day rule for airline crew and marine crew. Apparently, some cruising boats have qualified by producing a crew list and qualifications. Is it possible that this is the reason why they are asking for qualifications?
WAIT! Arriving an departing in the European countries of the Mediterranean cost one day!? I'm planning to sail the Med instead of Asia because I am a European citizen and I figured I would not have to check in or out at all as long as I stay in Europe with my boat. Please let me know if I'm totally wrong here.
One thing you didn't mention much was the cruising season, for example I live in Sardinia and I cruise here year round but I hate cruising in August (peek season) as every wally and their friends are cruising (capable or not), traffic actually becomes a big issue especially with motor yachts, jet bikes and Ribs running around everywhere, it becomes almost impossible to find a marina place if you need one in the popular areas and they become super expensive. Better to visit just outside of peek and you'll enjoy it much much more.
SpinDreams Great advice! We only explored the Med in peak season and didn’t get the opportunity to see in the off season I agree it would be a different experience and much cheaper. Though more unstable weather and colder. Pros and cons to both :) We hope your enjoying yourself!
That's what I'd heard, personally if I never set foot on a sailboat in the med I'd be happy, not a relaxing place to sail, I'd take an Atlantic crossing any day before a season in the med, actually I'd take the southern ocean on the right boat ahead of the med, mind you we do sail fast and hard here off the Southern African coast, regularly in 25 to 30 knots.
Give Atherns a miss went there 6 times always threatening us with fine because the previous port place didn’t put a date or wanted skippers license always talk to the boss ,they never did fine us all to hard to fill the paper work.
Hi there, did you end up needing a license to enter any of the countries? I'm planning a trip next year without a license. Did it cause many headaches? Thanks, John.
I think you may be onto something with this video. 🤔 I liked it but I have one suggestion. 😊 Less footage of watching you talk and more footage of what you're talking about. 😁
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Great video!!! Lots of useful info!
Just found your channel and subscribed. Great advice for us as planning to travel the Mediterranean next year. Wave Dancer currently in southern Brittany. Originally an Irish based channel
Getting free, and setting sail next year. Planning now to explore the Mediterranean so a big THANK YOU for taking the time to compile all of this excellent information!
Stevek552 5 more coming your way! Stay tuned :)
Excellent tips, I just bought and moved into my sailboat and plan on cruicing the med for a year or two!
How are you doing? Did the Covid 19 stuff delay your plans or did it not affect you too badly? Would love to know.
Cheers mate, GREAT VIDEO, really useful and beneficial information, good on ya
I found this a VERY informative video, cheers.
Very good info thank you
Hey there , my name is Don and Im from Canada . Jackson that was one of the best videos on the ins and outs of sailing . Truely . I follow about four sailing videos and that really helped . Not that I am going to sail anytime soon . Its not all about sailing and whats for dinner haha . So I have really enjoyed this one and look forward to more . Ive been following since Croatia . Your loyal mate Don from Canada . Haha
Don Davey thanks for your support Don! Means a lot mate
Really enjoying these cruising tips series. I've watched all of your videos from the start and find them extremely inspiring, but the practical tips in these videos are much appreciated. Keep it up!
Awesome work thank you 😊
Hi. I’m an Ozzy doing prelim work yo buy a cat in the med to live-aboard 2 years. Your vid is no nonsense-to the point.👍👍
Thanks
This is good stuff for those of us that plan on doing this some day. Cheers from Denver Colorado USA.
Cheers from London England 🏴
Great advice there thanks mate
Good to know information. At anytime was there security concerns for you both anywhere? Avalon?
what a fantastic video.. great information.. i am just getting back into sailing and planning for down the track this is great.. thanks
Planning our 2021 cruise in the Med. Found this helpful. Thank you
Very well put together video. Thanks for sharing the ins and outs of living aboard and pointing out it isn’t always rosy behind the beautiful scenes. Great job. Cheers.
Excellent!
Enjoyed the video. Good information. Thanks for sharing.
great info.... thanks
If you ever check into the United States DO NOT take the relaxed approach. You must take your boat directly to the designated Customs Dock as opposed to anchoring out and dinghying in. I’ve personally witnessed a US citizen returning from a weekend in Canada do it wrong. He anchored out and checked in with Customs the next morning having gone ashore for dinner between his anchoring out and reporting in. He was detained in the Customs office from 9am when he reported in until they closed at the end of the day. During this time they searched his boat THREE times, leaving a horrible mess. They also interrogated him at length twice about every person he came into contact with in Canada and about every minute of his time after he anchored especially his time ashore and who he’d met while ashore. In the end he was given the maximum $10,000 fine but was lucky enough that they did not seize and sell off his boat. And this was a very dignified looking retired gentleman who had simply gone to Canada to visit a friend for the weekend.
Freaks!
Was in the Med for 6 years, last year the wind never stopped!! 20/40 knots,
In Greece hated the port police if you a forgein flagged yacht, they have no idea of the rules. Kos was so bad that yacht never checked out there for turkey.
Found turkey vey efficient.
Is it true there's lots of places you can't anchor and they make you pay?
Great information!
I used to have a pilotage publication which gave bearings of free anchorages around the Med? Does anybody know the title of this as I cannot find it anywhere. Thank you for posting this video.
Also be careful of summer storms, got struck twice by lightning, insurance paid repairs in full, next time they offered money for 2nd Ebay gear, took them to the authorities in Canberra, paid up in 7 days. Also for repairs go to turkey Mamaruis very efficient, repairs in Greece just never happen.
There is an exemption from the schenghen 90 day rule for airline crew and marine crew. Apparently, some cruising boats have qualified by producing a crew list and qualifications. Is it possible that this is the reason why they are asking for qualifications?
This is great information, thank you for putting this together.
awesome thanks for the vid.
Nice. Will come in handy should we pick up our boat in Europe. Thanks. :-)
Thank you :)
there are some really great places for kiting( Tarifa, Sicily, Rhodos, Crete, Naxos ,Paros...)
WAIT! Arriving an departing in the European countries of the Mediterranean cost one day!? I'm planning to sail the Med instead of Asia because I am a European citizen and I figured I would not have to check in or out at all as long as I stay in Europe with my boat.
Please let me know if I'm totally wrong here.
Nice series! You are so close to home. What plans do you have after you reached home? RV? Another CirNav?
culinary8ew Certainly a little time back on land with friends and family, but we love the ocean to much - so we will be back out here ASAP :)
Albanian was fanstastic very cheap and friendly. Went there 4 times.
You missed Portugal mate! Great vid. Tks
Portugal isn't in the mediterranean
Any problems being in the mediterranean during winter?
One thing you didn't mention much was the cruising season, for example I live in Sardinia and I cruise here year round but I hate cruising in August (peek season) as every wally and their friends are cruising (capable or not), traffic actually becomes a big issue especially with motor yachts, jet bikes and Ribs running around everywhere, it becomes almost impossible to find a marina place if you need one in the popular areas and they become super expensive. Better to visit just outside of peek and you'll enjoy it much much more.
SpinDreams Great advice! We only explored the Med in peak season and didn’t get the opportunity to see in the off season I agree it would be a different experience and much cheaper. Though more unstable weather and colder. Pros and cons to both :)
We hope your enjoying yourself!
That's what I'd heard, personally if I never set foot on a sailboat in the med I'd be happy, not a relaxing place to sail, I'd take an Atlantic crossing any day before a season in the med, actually I'd take the southern ocean on the right boat ahead of the med, mind you we do sail fast and hard here off the Southern African coast, regularly in 25 to 30 knots.
Exorbitant marina fees are the number 1 reason why I am hesitant to buy a yacht.
Good video guys, any tips for buying a boat in the med?
Yes! www.finding-avalon.com/post/how-not-to-buy-a-yacht
interesting episode again, thnx 4 all info, save sailing ⛵️🌎🍻
Richard Cremer Glad you like it! More to come Richard :)
Greece IS in the Schengan zone. I don't get it.
Sounds like my Malta is client oriented....certainly more welcoming
Live the videos.....but bring the Zanthe back dudes!
Give Atherns a miss went there 6 times always threatening us with fine because the previous port place didn’t put a date or wanted skippers license always talk to the boss ,they never did fine us all to hard to fill the paper work.
Hi there, did you end up needing a license to enter any of the countries? I'm planning a trip next year without a license. Did it cause many headaches? Thanks, John.
etejour courage capetin Jackson 😍⛵🌴🎉👍
I think you may be onto something with this video. 🤔
I liked it but I have one suggestion. 😊
Less footage of watching you talk and more footage of what you're talking about. 😁
Mike Barron I’ll certainly put more in the next one - thanks your the suggestion :)
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I cant understand your accent thanks though 👍🙈