Sometimes the most peaceful days sneak up on you … with just enough edge to keep things interesting. We left early and slipped quietly down the Calabrian coast, motor-sailing our way south yet again. The wind, as has been the pattern this summer, barely stirred – just an hour of honest sailing today. But...
Every now and then, sailing takes you somewhere that feels both undiscovered and unforgettable. Maratea is one of those places! It’s not unreachable as you can easily get here by train, but it’s just far enough off the typical tourist radar that international travelers rarely make the effort. And that’s their loss!!! Tucked between...
Tucked away along the Cilento Coast, Acciaroli isn’t your typical tourist town – it’s a beloved summer haven for Italians, quietly resisting the glitz of Amalfi or Positano. Having heard glowing reviews from friends, we made it a one-night stopover, and it didn’t disappoint. We pulled in to dock around 1 pm and made...
As the sun hijacked the moon’s database, we woke up to a lovely view of Cetara and set sail for Agropoli. Along the way, we wrote the previous blog, and Dad was immersed in a rugby game, which was quite sad as he seemed more interested in that than when we recount our day...
As the sun kidnapped the moon and threw it into the basements of space, Kora drifted away from the marina of Sud Cantieri and towards Cetara, with the guidance of Oscar’s steering. The whole crew had woken up early that morning, anticipating the adventure to come. We all managed to catch an idyllic sunrise,...
Sailing the Italian coast offers endless magic, but this stopover was about stepping back in time to a period of ancient Roman life, frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. With marinas around the Golfo di Napoli packed for summer, we found a spot at Sud Cantieri Marina in...
We awoke to a stunning sunrise over Ponza, its golden light streaming through the side hull window – just enough time to snap a quick photo before drifting happily back to sleep. The beauty of life at sea… After days of turquoise anchorages and sea cave adventures, we sailed into Ischia – a lush, mountainous island...
Today we sailed to Ponza, the largest of the Pontine Islands and a long-time favorite of Roman holidaymakers – ancient and modern. Known for its pastel-colored port, dramatic cliffs, secret grottos, and impossibly blue waters, Ponza delivers island charm without the tourist crush of Capri. We anchored near Frontone Beach, skipping the marina in...
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...
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...
