Active Mediterranean cruising blogs & forums

[nickrj]

Can anyone recommend some good and regularly updated cruising blogs focusing on the Mediterranean? Also, any Med specific forums etc?

No, I'm not sailing back, just doing research!

nick

 

[charles_reed]

Cruising Association MedNet - but only if you're a CA member

 

[BobnLesley]

What info are you after? Jim Baerselman's website will point you in the right direction for a lot of stuff, or Noonsite gives some good info. Or if you've a specific query about sailing small boats in the Med, then feel free to PM me - I'm not particularly busy at the moment.

http://www.jimbaerselman.f2s.com/

http://www.noonsite.com/

 

[Ariadne]

My blog is updated about once a week or so, but it depends what info your after.

 

[LadyJessie]

This is the best one I know if you want to get an idea of the area:

www.followtheboat.com

If you want the basic pilot information of harbours and country entry procedures; then www.noonsite.com is the best.

 

[DickB]

Good blog... Very inspiring... Follow the dream and all that...

 

[Eeyore]

Re: Active Mediterranean cruising blogs & forums

There is a list of cruisers blogs at www.onpassage.com - some in the Med., others elsewhere, although a technical glitch in the site has prevented me adding my boat to the list for over 18 months!

See also: http://www.sy-arion.de/cruising.htm

 

[demonboy]

Re: Active Mediterranean cruising blogs & forums

Thanks for the props, LJ!

Also on our blog is a list of other blogs, which may be worth checking out. Click on
this link.

 

[Roach1948]

Re: Active Mediterranean cruising blogs & forums

Scroll down to blog on Phynella's web site. You need to swat up on your Dutch though.... shows you can be just as adventurous in a classic wooden boat.

www.phynella.org

 

[saltwater_gypsy]

Re: Active Mediterranean cruising blogs & forums

Our site takes you from the Clyde to Scilly Isles, France, Biscay, Portugal, Gibralterto on to Majorca, to Sardinia, Turkey, Greece and some mainland Italy. Really intended to keep our friends in touch but you may find some interesting background. Further details available on request!!
www.saltwatergypsy.com

 

[longjohnsilver]

Have just spent the last hour (at 4am) reading the blog, some people have a real gift for writing interesting stuff.

 

[jonic]

Have just updated our cruising blog with focus on the Balearics, see www.theyachtmoonshine.com

 

[Oceansailor]

I know Mediterannean well, be aware about fast changing weather there. I had two experiences with mistral in Golf de Lyon, with a Svan 65 I almost sunk there. If you wish I send you this report
Michel, info@yachmoneysaver.com

 

[lassef2]

This blog is highly active, with good useful descriptions of conditions in the waters in and around France and further on in the Mediterranean:

http://www.ronjaroundtheworld.com/?lang=EN

 

[jimbaerselman]

What info are you after? Jim Baerselman's website will point you in the right direction for a lot of stuff, or Noonsite gives some good info. Or if you've a specific query about sailing small boats in the Med, then feel free to PM me - I'm not particularly busy at the moment.

http://www.jimbaerselman.f2s.com/

Ooops! The re-direct isn't working!

Much better way to find my web site is just to Google "JimB". Add "Mediterranean" if you wish. This will find jimbsail.info/mediterranean. I update this weekly, mainly from "comments" sent in by those who subscribe to the site, and from emails sent through the contact form.

And many thanks to all those contributors!

 

[Mr Cassandra]

This blog is highly active, with good useful descriptions of conditions in the waters in and around France and further on in the Mediterranean:

http://www.ronjaroundtheworld.com/?lang=EN

Look at the date of the OP.

 

[Nostrodamus]

Our blog is from the UK to the Med and sailing around there over the last 7 years or so although it may be a little different than most.. Also if you look at the map page it will show anchorages and marinas in the Med we have been to although I still have to add about 60 or so.
https://www.cygnus3.com

There is also a very active facebook group specifically for sailing in the Med which anyone is welcome
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MedSailing/

 

[heart of oak]

For detailed information of the Greek islands i think the blog of Vasillis Riginos takes some beating....updated yearly , lots and lots of local knowledge.

http://www.sy-thetis.org/


Cheers

 

[Sea Devil]

If it's of interest this book details the harbours from Gibraltar or Sete to the Mediterranean Islands with approximate costs etc http://www.gentlesailing.com/gentle_routes_to_islands.htm

Michael