Living Aboard a Sailboat Blog

Imagine waking up to the gentle rocking of the ocean, surrounded by the serene blue expanse, with the horizon stretching endlessly around you. Well, that was what I thought it

The History of the Lefkas Canal Bridge The Lefkas Canal Bridge, located in the Ionian Sea, connects the island of Lefkada to mainland Greece. Its history is rich and intertwined

A Short History of the Island of Meganisi Meganisi, an island in the Ionian Sea of Greece, has a rich and multifaceted history that intertwines with the broader historical narratives

A Short History of Fiscardo Fiscardo, a picturesque village located on the northern tip of Kefalonia, one of the largest Ionian Islands in Greece, boasts a rich history that reflects

Embracing the Tranquil Waters of Meganisi in the Ionian Sea Nestled within the cerulean expanse of the Ionian Sea, the island of Meganisi offers a swimming experience that is nothing

History of the Modern Junk Rig Early Development and Traditional Origins The junk rig, a type of sail design traditionally used in Chinese and Southeast Asian waters, has a history

Today’s sail to Kalami Bay was 37 nautical miles so we left at 09:00 after taking Ellie out for a walk again pointed Ruffles Spray north’ish switched on the autopilot

After nearly two months of ‘getting ready’ we are off, up the Lefkas canal and out into the open Ionian Sea for the first of many legs to Auxonne in

Over the last three months Ann and I have completed a voyage on our Sailing Yacht Ruffles Spray from Lefkas, Greece to Auxonne, France. The voyage was via Paxos, Corfu,

Exploring the Plethora of Pleasure Yachts in the Ionian Sea The Ionian Sea, nestled between Greece, Italy, and Albania, is a captivating maritime playground renowned for its crystal-clear waters, picturesque

In-Depth Study: Why Thunderstorms in the Ionian Sea Happen Often Introduction The Ionian Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea, is situated between southern Italy, including Sicily, to the west, Greece

The Ionian sea at its best, sunshine, calm, blue, a paradise on the west coast of Greece.

A Short History of Syvota Syvota, also known as Sivota or Syvota Bay, is a picturesque village and harbor located on the southeastern coast of Lefkada (Lefkas) island in the

Yesterday we sailed into Syvotat Bay (well motored anyway) today a walk round the bay from a vantage point of the south road.

A History of Nidri and Vlicho Bay Nidri and Vlicho Bay are located on Lefkas Island (also known as Lefkada), part of the Ionian Islands in Greece. These areas are

Great little video from the Yearly Paper Boat race in Lefkas Marina: Discovering Lefkas Marina: A Gem in the Ionian Sea Nestled on the beautiful island of Lefkada in the