Second Wind

24/08/2024

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29/07/2024

29/07/2024

🚤 Exciting News! 🚤

We're thrilled to announce that our beloved sail yacht, Second Wind, is back, and she's better than ever! Now a stunning Leopard 50, she's ready to set sail on new adventures.

The original Second Wind has found a new home and loving owners in Turkey.

Our new Second Wind has just arrived in beautiful Malta, and we've got an action-packed summer ahead. Keep an eye on our posts to follow all the exciting adventures as they unfold.

Fair winds and following seas! ⛵️✨

30/08/2020

Summer may have been jolted with the current worldwide situation, but it didn't stop us from a wonderful trip up along the coast of Sicily.

The first day and night we headed from Malta across to the port of Marsala, which is known for its ancient ruins, fortified Marsala wine, and one of the homes to Donnafugata wine estates.

The trip across is 150 nm NE from Malta, so we overnighted through calm seas.

Three days exploring this coastal town in Western Sicily was just what was needed, with a highlight of an amazing wine tasting at Donnafugata.

After stocking up on the essentials (like wine) we headed across to the Aegadian Islands and visited the island of Favignana, which is known for its crystal clear blue waters.

Favignana is the largest island of the Egadi and the closest to the coast of Sicily. It stretches for about 9 kilometers, resembling a butterfly in shape.

After few magical days sailing around the Island of Favignana, dropping anchor in bays with the most pristine, blue water, we set sail along the South coast 150 nm East to Ragusa, which is a hilltop city in southeast Sicily.

Days here were spent exploring the seaside town, afternoon swims at the beach, followed by long lunches.

Ragusa is only 50 nm North from Malta, so expect to see us there more often.

Summer may be winding down, but we're aiming at enjoying each day ahead.

Until next time, safe sailing and fair winds.

02/08/2019

We were joined by Doug and Pam on our trip south to Zakynthos. New waters for us and we were not disappointed. Had a very short visit from Tammy and Alex when we arrived back in Argostoli.

19/07/2019

We set sail for Syracuse in the early hours of the 3rd July. After a pleasant two days enjoying the Sicilian hospitality it was time to leave for Greece. Grant and Vanessa enjoyed their first 36 hours crossing. Once again the freezers are full.

03/07/2019

After a long winter we are ready to start our summer. Sadly Richard has found a new love and settled down on land. He has been wonderful to have on board for the 34 O00 NM and we will all miss him. He has been amazing with helping our new first mate Tryston find his feet. We look forward to welcoming our first guests on board.

01/05/2019

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31/12/2018

It's been an incredible year, from sailing through the magical islands of the Caribbean, crossing the Atlantic and cruising through Greece.

Memories have been shared with friends and family abundantly, and it has been nothing but a pleasure having you all onboard.

Summer is fast approaching for us in the Northern Hemisphere and we can't wait to make some more memories.

See you all in the New Year.

05/10/2018

After bunkering down through the Medicane where we experienced 60 knot winds, swells crashing over the marina breakwater and Mother Nature at her angriest, we've made it back safely to Malta.

The trip back was a bumpy ride, but with Doug & Pam onboard spirits were up, plus we pulled in fish the plenty!

Greece was a lovely summer well spent, experiencing all sorts of wonders, cruising from the Western part through to the Eastern and clocking over 1500nm, raising our grand total to almost 30 000nm!!!

We're going to settle a little for the winter and explore again early next year.

Hope everyone is well and can't wait to see you all again soon.

24/09/2018

Happy Heritage Day to all our South African friends and family back home and abroad.

We made SA proud with a lekker braai alongside the pier at Kalamata Marina in Greece.

There is much 'gees' having Doug and Pam onboard with us during the journey back home to Malta.

See you all soon! :)

19/09/2018

It may be windy in Mykonos limiting us with the sailing at the moment, but as always the smiles are broad on these faces (even if they are a little toothless ;))

We're having a great week with Ryan, Jade and the kids onboard, Mykonos is a must see! From perfect beaches and beach clubs, the stunning night life of the Old Town, to exciting fishing within the harbour.

Hope everyone is well!

23/08/2018

We've successfully completed the Gulf of Patras and the Gulf of Corinth, which included passing under the Rion-Antirion Bridge, where it seemed like our mast was going to touch!

After that, we had the most magical experience traversing through the historical Corinth Canal, an absolute highlight of the trip and popping out on the other side into the Aegean Sea.

Read up on the canal here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Canal

Hope everyone's week is going well too!

21/08/2018

What a wonderful week we've had with Ryan, Jade, Carter and Blake onboard.

We anchored off in some truly magnificent bays, with just the best swimming spots.

They've just flown home and we're currently making our way up the Gulf of Patras and the Gulf of Corinth (Pics to follow soonest)

Happy Tuesday!

Pics taken by Jade :)

13/08/2018

Lunchtime Anchorage at the famous Myrtos Beach with Ryan, Jade and the kids onboard.

How wonderful is the colour of that water!!??

07/08/2018

Greece has been breathtakingly beautiful thus far, with the most exquisite anchorages all along the coastline.

We've been sailing around Kefalonia and are currently North at the island of Lefkada, which is just as beautiful.

Hope everyone's week is going as well as ours :)

30/07/2018

Our Greece adventure has officially started with a 3 day sail East to the stunning island of Kefalonia.

The first day was smooth and calm with both fishing lines each hooking a nice sized Tuna! A touch bumpy during the second day with strong winds and larger seas but we sailed through wonderfully.

On the 3rd day we sailed into Kefalonia where we will spend the next week cruising the island and heading North to Lefkas.

We'll be posting updates of our stops along the way and can't wait to see the friends who will be joining us!