5 REASONS NOT TO SAIL IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

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[rorybainbridge]

A good balanced video based on your experience, sailing in the med. Fair play!

[tracktionwaveformtips]

Wow, that’s a lot of good reasons, thanks for sharing. I’ll probably spend this year along the south of Ireland, mostly exploring West Cork and maybe a bit of Kerry.

Where are you planning next for quieter cruising? There’s a lot of lovely places around Britain and Ireland and plenty of secluded anchorages too. I look forward to exploring lots of them.

[martinjazz]

You should also explore Sicily, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece and Turkey to get the full picture of the Med.

[ray]

I found your video very informative and overall positive about your experience in the Med. It's definitely an area I intend to cruise in the near future, so its good to be informed in order to be prepared. As someone from an EU member state, I can honestly say we respect the UK decision to leave the EU but unfortunately the freedom of travel is only guaranteed to member states. I really do hope that a better travel agreement (both ways) can be sorted in the near future, as there are no winners. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[jp]

Thank you for this great video. What bodies of water do you think your boat would be handle? I am in the process of outfitting S2 9.2a and wonder about "blue water" qualities of both your and mine boats.

[AndyUK-Corrival]

Nice insight guys, lots to consider if anyone is Med bound. I was just about to type to say I cannot forgive you for not showing your doggy who was clearly in need of some attention, but then she popped up at the end. Love dogs, mind you my two do restrict my sailing. Happy days guys. Andy UK

[MrJoelkamins]

Thank you so much for this video…
Was thinking about crossing the pond to the Med next summer…. You have changed my mind…
Going to stay in Florida Keys, Bahamas and Caribbean….
Recognized you from the Admiralty Channel. We live full time on our Lagoon 420…
Appreciate the candid input…

[MrCybernick]

Thank you for your points of view. Brilliant Its like driving a car on bank hiliday here in the UK . You ask yourself is it worthit?? Fair Winds and Following Seas.

[atuanderson]

Excellent advice guys. What an amazing couple you are!

[nickmn]

Great video. Are you back in the UK now? (21/02/23)

[tulioserrata]

Thank you for honest review.. It might be better to travel the Med by land and go elswhere with the boat

[ParabrisasMotocicletas]

Absolutely correct 👍.
Sailing the Meds is NOT what most "influencer" show on their always "happy, easy living, sunshine always exited nonsense videos.
Fact is here it is:
Extremely expensive.
Almost everywhere is overcrowded.
Noisy due stupid "party/disco vessel who destroy any peace and quiet everywhere.
Almost the wrong wind.
Choppy waves.
Zero to none fishing grounds.
This is why those YouTube celebrities come and go as
Sad but true 👍
This is why I like and follow you 2.
No bullshit and straight forward.

Many thanks for sharing 👍

[timohan]

Thanks for the great information. As an American, the Schengen Visa has nearly killed my dream of sailing my boat to the eastern Med. I will check out your links to see how to get around the issue. I am sure there is more than one way to cook a potato!!! Thanks again.

[sailingprojectparrot]

Thanks for the honest review, always good to hear different opinions 😊⛵️⚓️🦜

[JayPerrypersonal]

You get checking in and out in all countries outside the Mediterranean also.
As for transit log for your boat that is nothing to do with Schengen, that is related to tax being paid on your boat. If you sail back to the uk you are more likely to have to pay the vat there!
Yes Brexshit is a pain for ordering parts from EU and does limit time spent in a large area rather than 90 days in each country. However you just work around it like all the other none EU citizens have to do. It changed our plans but you can definitely get to places but you sail longer passages and just go for it. We sailed from Barcelona to Kefalonia in 7 days.

[Spicks]

Fab vid guys and good to know both of your thoughts about the Med. Now then, when are you bringing Talisman back? And do you need/would you like a 3rd pair of hands? I'm just getting my funds together for next season after spending a huge chunk on Jazzi's new engine and would love to do some proper blue water passeges. Think I am sailing south in around April/May time for 6 months of boat life .... Hope you are both well ⛵😁🍺

[LoveLearningInDorset]

I enjoyed your video, your down to earth style, and sharing your experiences which I will " take on board "😅. Planning on sailing the Med in next 2 years, applying for Portuguese residency in hope to minimalise Brexit horrors, though don't fully understand how it works, as even EU residents have limitations...90/ 180, anyone explain this?! ❤

[cornishhh]

How about Scotland for sea life and quiet (mainly free) anchorages? No Brexit issues either.
I see absolutely no point in restricting the movement of people who aren't working and taking local jobs. I've never heard a logical reason for it either.

[alaninglis]

I’ve been skippering charter yachts in the Greek Islands for over 20 years and some of your points are very true, each to their own.
Definitely choose the off peak periods, as a certified dive instructor the Mediterranean is not the most plentiful area for marine life, much prefer the coral reefs and wrecks in the pacific. As for crowded anchorage’s I have had many tangled anchor chains, and my device called an anchor trip can deal with several chains at once, other yachts have been heard to say what the F...k did he just do as we Motor away from the mess of knitting? You are correct in saying other yachts have limited skill at Mediterranean mooring especially stern to, this is a skill that you get better at over time and my charters prefer this as the guests can step ashore and choose a restaurant, or rent a motor bike and explore the island. Brexit has not affected my Mediterranean experience as I live in New Zealand so it is always seasonal. I’m now retired mainly due to the Syrian crisis and then Covid, but as you can see your purpose is somewhat different to my Mediterranean experience. But good points for people to consider when planning a Sailing trip to the Mediterranean. Kind regards Alan Inglis

[FollowIntrepidBear]

Yep…can’t argue with any of them but, as you say, there are some stunning bits too. Damn shame schengen doesn’t allow us to stay for both shoulder seasons to enjoy it when it’s quieter! Anyway thanks for linking to our schengen vid…much appreciated 😊😊