We were up early this morning – everyone buzzing with excitement to reach the fabled Isola di Palmarola. It’s especially wonderful to have my brother Steve on board. Not only for his company, but also for his surprising decision to clean the solar panels first thing. (Not something we knew was on the agenda.) But...
Smooth Seas, Sweltering Skies, and a Quick Course Change
Our first day aboard Kora with our new crew began with a shimmering sendoff – the sea so calm that it stretched out like a smooth sheet of glass as we slipped away from Civitavecchia. While still seas are definitely not ideal for sailing, the one positive was that the stillness made for an...