Italian islands conjure up romantic notions of slow-paced, dry, hot summers, delicious food and azure seas. Cruising around the islands of Italy is a dream of ours, and this list from CN Traveller has us motivated to get going. Whether you plan to visit by boat or by land, this list of the best Italian islands on offer will have something for everyone.
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SA Sailors Benji Daniel and Alex Burger have secured a spot at the Tokyo Olympics in the 49er class for South Africa.
The former 29er world champions beat 129 teams in 2017 to win the title. They were convinced their dream of competing at their first Olympics was over, but the event in which they could qualify finally went ahead last week.
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The Easter weekend is always busy with local and National sailing Champs. Two such events were the Hobie 14 and 505 National Champs, which were hosted in one event by Point Yacht Club.
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Who can forget the dramatic rescue of Kevin Escoffier in the 2020 Vendée Globe Race? Kevin’s foiling IMOCA 60, PRB sank 840 nautical miles SW of Cape Town. In this exclusive interview with Andy from OFF WATCH, Kevin gives an incredible blow-by-blow account of the incident and his rescue, which captured the whole of the sporting world.
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There are plenty of climate-change documentary’s to keep you thinking about the choices you’ve made in life. We’ve listed our top 10 documentaries that will make you think twice about how you interact with the planet and what you eat.
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Debbie Hathway couldn’t resist an invitation from Tintswalo Boulders in Cape Town to join a marine safari – in the area where renowned cinematographer Craig Foster filmed My Octopus Teacher.
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Following a spectacular edition of the Vendée Globe, Les Sables d’Olonne is now preparing for the next great adventures in solo ocean-racing – the Mini-Transat in September 2021 and the Golden Globe Race in 2022.
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Croatia is definitely on our list of cruising destinations. So this hot-list of CN Traveller’s Best Croatian islands to visit in 2020 is a must-have! Whether we’ll be seeking out the big-hitting names or the lesser-known slips of land for a crowd-free holiday and a deliciously lazy mood of utter contentment, the insider tips and gems of info will be invaluable to us.
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After a sailing season of cancellations, it was so encouraging to see a strong fleet of 20 boats compete in the 2021 Hobie Tiger Nationals held in Langebaan from 18-21 March.
The old guard still ranked well in the results, although some strong competition from the younger sailors kept them on their toes. -
Alicudi and Filicudi are the least explored of Italy’s Aeolian islands, where days seem to roll on without flash or fuss. If you’re looking for a place to start your travels this summer, perhaps this could be the best way to ease into a summer in the Med? Antonia Quirke gives an insight into island living – Aeolian style.
