The passage
A lot of Mediterranean in one trip.
The Oyster had just come out of winter, so the job began with two days of practical preparation before departure. The owner wanted a first trip of the season that covered real ground without becoming a straight transfer. Three people sailed: skipper, one trusted crew member and the owner.
May and early June brought a mixed bag of early-season weather, but also some fantastic sailing wind. The itinerary left room for the owner to enjoy Maó, Alghero and several Corsican stops before the final crossing to Antibes.
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Passage notes
The brief
Give a busy owner a proper first trip of the season and cover meaningful distance without turning the passage into a rushed transfer. A skipper and one trusted professional crew member kept the operation simple and direct.
The route
Premià de Mar to Maó, then across to Alghero before working north through Bonifacio, Ajaccio and Cargèse. When the Mistral kicked in, the yacht stayed in Cargèse for two nights before continuing towards Antibes.
The arrival
After dolphins, whales and a substantial run through the western Mediterranean, the yacht reached Antibes in the morning. She was secured, the marina arrangements were handled and the owner could step ashore with the trip complete.
The route
Six legs across the western Mediterranean.
- 01Premià de Mar → Maó133 NM
- 02Maó → Alghero190 NM
- 03Alghero → Bonifacio90 NM
- 04Bonifacio → Ajaccio47.6 NM
- 05Ajaccio → Cargèse26.4 NM
- 06Cargèse → Antibes111.5 NM
Approximate leg distances from the passage plan. Total distance: 598.5 nautical miles.