Working in yachting means we’re fortunate to occasionally relish in the experience of actually cruising on board. Summer 2023 presented me with such an opportunity. Following the handover of the new model Sanlorenzo SD118, I was invited on board for the initial cruise! We departed the Sanlorenzo shipyard for an ambitious first journey – nonstop to Bonifacio, Corsica. With a Sanlorenzo support team on board for this “shakedown” journey we had an effortless journey with calm seas and the SD118 ate up the miles with ease.
Arriving in Bonifacio, which has to be one of Europe’s most spectacular marinas with mountains all around and crystal-clear water, we moored stern to and explored the town. Bonifacio is a challenging marina in almost any wind but the reward of staying there immersed in Europe’s yachting scene is well worth the journey. Morning strolls for coffee and croissants and watching the variety of yachts come in and out are enough to please almost anyone.
From Corsica, we cruised to the surrounding island of Sardinia where the clear blue waters left all on board in awe. The soaring heatwave made even Asia feel cool in comparison, which made the swims more memorable and the men’s Wimbledon final gave us an excuse to retreat to the upper deck saloon for several hours of tennis action.
The moral of the story: it’s a lot of organising and you need a proficient crew, sufficient planning and ready to roll with the changes but if you’re ready to buy a new yacht, our team is ready and very happy to prepare a great Mediterranean cruise for you, which will give long-lasting memories.
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