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The seas keep getting bigger enroute Sicily to Greece! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 66)
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The seas keep getting bigger enroute Sicily to Greece! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 66)

We leave late evening, just before sunset, in order to get the sails up before dark. We know we have our biggest passage yet, to get from Syracuse on Sicily's East Coast to Pylos in Greece on the Western side of the Peloponnese. We have some great sailing and get into a great watch routine. Th...
High speed sailing, for a Fatamaran – Malta to Italy! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 65)
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High speed sailing, for a Fatamaran – Malta to Italy! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 65)

It's a grey old morning in Malta and we are anxiously watching the weather while conducting the last departure preps for a big day of sailing from Malta to Italy. Kel checks us out, I tidy up and then we are off. The majority of this single day has us flying until we sail into the proverbial b...
The best of Malta by sea! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 64)
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The best of Malta by sea! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 64)

In this episode we get a chance to do some cruising around Malta. The country isn't renowned for its cruising but when the weather is right it is amazing. We rug up, leave Rinella Bay and sail around to the NW of the main island, anchoring for a few nights in Gnejna to do some exploring. We al...
We’re off – escaping Africa, back to Malta and eastwards! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 63)
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We’re off – escaping Africa, back to Malta and eastwards! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 63)

We're done in Tunisia and it is time to checkout of this great country, and our lovely marina, and head to Malta. Huzzah! In this episode we quickly negotiate Tunisian bureaucracy and set sail. One of the real highlights are the two pods of dolphins that visit, the first when we are crawling a...
Kairouan, El Jem & departure preps before we leave Tunisia! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 62)
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Kairouan, El Jem & departure preps before we leave Tunisia! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 62)

The end of our marina stay is in sight and there are a few important things we do in this episode. We visit Kairouan, a really great city a couple of hours bus ride from Yasmine, famous for it's grand mosque, water reservoirs and authentic town vibe. Then we hire a car and visit El Jem, the si...
We are working hard to keep busy in our marina in Tunisia! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 61)
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We are working hard to keep busy in our marina in Tunisia! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 61)

We have started counting down the days until we are back on the water and in this episode you will see some of our efforts to keep busy. That's right, it's marine life here in Tunisia. We do the beach walk to Hammamet Medina, refuel which unfortunately results in a major breakage, and fin...
A couple of days exploring the amazing sights of Tunis! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 60)
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A couple of days exploring the amazing sights of Tunis! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 60)

Kel's niece Emma has arrived for a break from Glasgow in winter and this is a great opportunity for us to visit Tunis. In this episode we stay in an apartment in the city for a few days and get a chance explore the markets, souks, temples and other historic sights of the central city. We also ...
Trying out the CHEAPEST all inclusive in Hammamet, Tunisia! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 59)
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Trying out the CHEAPEST all inclusive in Hammamet, Tunisia! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 59)

In this episode we do something a little different and for Al's birthday we try out the cheapest all inclusive hotel in Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia. The weather is miserable so we combine a night off the boat with an experiment and a birthday and stay at TMK Atrium on the Yasmine waterfront. Joi...
Marina life and loving the local vibe in Yasmine Hammamet! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 58)
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Marina life and loving the local vibe in Yasmine Hammamet! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 58)

In this episode we are learning to settle into marina life. This means a lot of preps to keep Dakini healthy through the winter while learning about living in a new country, Tunisia. We are getting off to a great start putting up the clears, flushing the dinghy and pickling the watermaker while sti...
We discovered we had lost our sealegs – Malta to Tunisia! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 57)
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We discovered we had lost our sealegs – Malta to Tunisia! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 57)

In this episode we are jubilant at the start as we repair the autopilot and depart the Sliema moorings at Malta only one day late. It turns out that day was pretty important however and we do not get the weather we wanted. Yes we get to Yasmine Marina in Hammamet, Tunisia unscathed but it is not a ...
Malta – an amazing country of history and natural beauty! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 56)
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Malta – an amazing country of history and natural beauty! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 56)

Another country! In this episode David and Al pick up an amazing mooring off Sliema in Malta's Marsamxett Harbour, on the north side of beautiful Valetta. It's tourism time. Check in in a breeze and over the next few weeks we explore all over this amazing country. Museums, churches, remot...
That’s right – we caught a swordfish & also loved Syracusa! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 55)
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That’s right – we caught a swordfish & also loved Syracusa! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 55)

In this episode, while struggling with no autopilot, we hook and land a swordfish! Amazing, what an experience. We even managed to get it in without a gaff and boy did it produce a lot of wonderful meat. We then anchor in Syracusa, Sicily and after some long discussions with immigration are approve...
Our first ‘big’ passage sailing from Greece to Italy! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 54)
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Our first ‘big’ passage sailing from Greece to Italy! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 54)

David and I are unwilling to stay in the cold and wet of the northern Ionian and we quickly, well as quickly as Greek bureaucracy allows, fled Lefkada for warmer climes. After negotiating the floating bridge we turn to Port and depart Greece, attempting to catch up with the northerly flow. Unfortun...
Part two of Vietnam – ancient history and the coast! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 53)
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Part two of Vietnam – ancient history and the coast! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 53)

Helen and Kel are still enjoying a break in Vietnam. In this episode they travel south visiting Hue, Da Nang and that old favourite, Hoi An. Torrential rain and flooding seems to be our thing when we visit Hue but they still make the most of it and have great fun in the ancient capital visiting the...
Vietnam – a perfect country for a brief break from cruising! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 52)
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Vietnam – a perfect country for a brief break from cruising! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 52)

In this episode Kel leaves Dakini for a three week vacation to Vietnam with her mum Helen. This is only part one in which the two of them visit Hanoi and Mai Chai. Kel has spent a lot of time in Vietnam but Mai Chai was somewhere different. Join them as they sample lots of classic Vietnamese food a...
Our last days in Greece, and with a new sailor onboard! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 51)
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Our last days in Greece, and with a new sailor onboard! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 51)

Kel is off! That's right, we drop Kel off in Lefkada having been joined by David from Brisbane. He is incredibly experienced yachtsman who has been kind enough to join me (Al haha) for a month while Kel is on a holiday, from our holiday, with her mum in Vietnam. Stay tuned for that. David and ...
Flying the gennaker and servicing engines enroute Lefkada! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 50)
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Flying the gennaker and servicing engines enroute Lefkada! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 50)

It's our 50th episode! A great time to get our beautiful gennaker out for her first fly of the season. We sail Ithaca, and do get the change to practice rigging, unfurling, flying and furling this great asset to Dakini. We anchor in Nydri where we work together to do the big 2500hr service on ...
The western side of Kefalonia is rugged and beautiful! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 49)
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The western side of Kefalonia is rugged and beautiful! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 49)

The weather improves, and we sail from Argostoli to make the most of the last remnants of a Mediterranean summer. In this episode we sail west out of the town and with some advice onboard try and catch some more tuna. Despite a lack of fishing success with both line and speargun, we still enjoy a g...
It’s starting to get grey – time to explore Argostoli (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 48)
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It’s starting to get grey – time to explore Argostoli (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 48)

That's right, winter is coming! We are definitely starting to notice the difference in seasons as we explore the Ioanian. There are still lots of other boats about, however grey skies encourage us to hunker down in Argostoli for a few days. Al get's his tourism on, exploring this interest...
Amazing Ionian sunsets as we head to Argostoli! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 47)
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Amazing Ionian sunsets as we head to Argostoli! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 47)

We are sad to see our latest VIP head back to Athens as we sail from Nafpaktos early and re-negotiate sailing under the Patras Bridge. So far sailing in this region of Greece has been great and we are not disappointed as we progress West towards Argostoli. We find a couple of beautiful anchorages, ...
Don’t miss the Gulf of Corinth, we loved Nafpaktos & Delphi! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 46)
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Don’t miss the Gulf of Corinth, we loved Nafpaktos & Delphi! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 46)

We start this episode anchored off the awesome town of Nafpaktos in the Gulf of Corinth. Kel heads to Delphi by car to visit the amazing archaeological site and pick up our next VIP, Robyn. We get a good look around Nafpaktos as well, before sailing East further into the Gulfof Corinth, first stayi...
Told off for sailing under Patras Bridge to Messolonghi! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 45)
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Told off for sailing under Patras Bridge to Messolonghi! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 45)

In this episode we enter the Gulf of Corinth from the east as we head towards the pickup point for our next guest. The sailing conditions are great and we are excited about sailing under the amazing Patras Bridge until... that's right we get told not to! After this little drama we enter the ch...
A very busy day up in the Ionian & first look at Lefkada! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 44)
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A very busy day up in the Ionian & first look at Lefkada! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 44)

In this episode we leave Nydri early knowing we have an appointment in Lefkada with an electrician. Having completed our panel install our next big project is lithium. Exciting! We motor into a northerly all the way up the Lefkada channel watching sooooo many charter boats heading in the opposite d...
We did it – power achieved with our new panels in Nyrdi! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 43)
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We did it – power achieved with our new panels in Nyrdi! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 43)

In this episode we make it to a new town in the Ionian Sea, Nydri, which is a great opportunity to get the remaining parts for our solar panels. Yes, after many false starts, new plans and missing parts we do it, and we get power. Exciting! Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe! F...
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