We set off for a sunny, stunning sail along the Riviera with glass-blue water, postcard-perfect coastline, and sailboats dotting the horizon. Unfortunately, the breeze didn’t do much at around 5 knots for most of the trip, so we motor-sailed most of the way into Menton. The glassy morning seas, however, did turn Kora’s deck...

If med mooring were an Olympic sport, Doug just took gold!🏅Sliding Kora into a tight slip in the sparkling Port Vauban. Entering the tightly packed marina we were surrounded by multi-million-dollar mega yachts, but Doug navigated the narrow fairways like a seasoned pro. One wrong move, and we’d be writing checks for more than...

The day started with a splash – literally – as Buzz took a quick dive to free a rogue bit of rope wrapped around our port propeller. Cool, calm, and collected, he had it sorted out in no time. With that handled, we raised sail and cruised toward Cannes in a breezy 16 knots, basking in...

Arrived in Fréjus, a lively harbor town where seaside restaurants buzz with energy and the scent of fresh seafood floats on the breeze. Marina Fréjus is a tight and bustling harbor, and Doug handled it like a pro, cooly maneuvering Kora into our fairway (twice!) while letting other boats shuffle in and out. As we drew closer...

Today’s postcard comes from Porquerolles, the largest and most visited of the Îles d’Hyères – a dreamy archipelago off the southern coast of France, nestled between Toulon and Saint-Tropez. We anchored off Plage d’Argent, where aquamarine waters sparkled under warm skies, and paddleboards became our taxis to shore. The anchorage was blissfully calm, shared...

We’ve officially fallen for the charm of Sanary-sur-Mer with its colorful pastel façades, charming old port, and a timeless blend of Provençal architecture and seaside vibrance that feels straight out of a postcard.  Wednesday mornings in this town mean one thing: the dockside market stretching along the port in a swirl of color, scents,...

We’re off! Had a very smooth push away from the docks for our first sail with light winds. As the day progressed Kora stretched her wings, gennaker up, gliding along the Provence coastline of France at a steady 6 to 7 knots. Picture-perfect views, calm seas, and the Côte d’Azur welcoming us by early...

After a full day of howling winds, the skies calmed just in time for Kora’s grand return to the water – and what a moment it was. Watching her suspended by the crane, gliding through the boatyard like a flying elephant (a graceful one!), was awe-inspiring and nerve-wracking all at once. We held our...

After smooth travels we arrived in Marseille and made our way to Kora – still perched proudly on the hardtop after her long winter nap. Kora wintered beautifully: no mildew, no mysterious smells, and remarkably still looking showroom-fresh. A very promising start Of course, boarding a boat that’s still on land adds a bit...

Our last post (Aug 21, 2024) marked the end of Kora’s incredible maiden voyage: a dream-filled journey from La Rochelle to Marseille, France, hugging the coastlines of Spain and Portugal, with a magical detour to the Balearic Islands. And now… we’re back! Thrilled to share the perfect gift from our sailing friends, the Gammarinos – custom shirts commemorating...