Cagliari. Enjoy the sailing

Going to sea is a multi-sensory experience that involves the body and the spirit.

The smell of the sea, the sound of the waves, the caress of the water along the hull, the music of the wind through the shrouds, so many sensations that together perceived create a unique feeling between the sea and the sailor. Hoisting and trimming the sails, steering the boat, dropping anchor at sea, mooring in the harbor, terms and basics for sailing on Merak, an elegant ten-metre Beneteau First 33.7 skippered by Paolo, a skilful physician by profession and sailor by passion.

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Cagliari. Enjoy the sailing

Going to sea is a multi-sensory experience that involves the body and the spirit. The smell of the sea, the sound of the waves, the caress of the water along the hull, the music of the wind through the shrouds, so many sensations that together perceived create a unique feeling between the sea and the sailor. Hoisting and trimming the sails, steering the boat, dropping anchor at sea, mooring in the harbor, terms and basics for sailing on Merak, an elegant ten-metre Beneteau First 33.7 skippered by Paolo, a skilful physician by profession and sailor by passion.
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Paolo “the Captain”

Paolo recounts: ‘my passion for nature, my attraction for a different world, pushed me to practice the sailing. While in ninth grade, an ad on the school noticeboard convinced me to brave the winter weather and join a sailing club. I continued with windsurfing and then, during my professional training in the USA, I sailed in the waters of Boston aboard the J24s of the local sailing club, where I met Jim and Michael, friends for life. When I returned to Sardinia, I attended the prestigious Centro Velico Caprera, where I still hold the active role of instructor of the keel boat sector.

 

In 1998, I bought Merak and sailed the Mediterranean to Barcelona. Going to sea is a unique experience: enjoying the company of friends, discovering the gusts of wind, observing the power of the waves, getting to know the marine environment, admiring the sunrises and sunsets, enjoying the silences. I enjoy teaching, entertaining and involving curious and active fellow travelers from different parts of the world in sailing. With them I like to exchange knowledge of economics, politics and science.

 

Active involvement in sailing the boat is certainly an exciting experience for the participants on the trip, and their enthusiasm is a source of great satisfaction for me. Thanks to my countless voyages and my curiosity, I have become a sea storyteller who passes on stories, anecdotes and curiosities to my travelling friends.”

Paolo “the Captain”

Paolo recounts: ‘my passion for nature, my attraction for a different world, pushed me to practice the sailing. While in ninth grade, an ad on the school noticeboard convinced me to brave the winter weather and join a sailing club. I continued with windsurfing and then, during my professional training in the USA, I sailed in the waters of Boston aboard the J24s of the local sailing club, where I met Jim and Michael, friends for life. When I returned to Sardinia, I attended the prestigious Centro Velico Caprera, where I still hold the active role of instructor of the keel boat sector.

 

In 1998, I bought Merak and sailed the Mediterranean to Barcelona. Going to sea is a unique experience: enjoying the company of friends, discovering the gusts of wind, observing the power of the waves, getting to know the marine environment, admiring the sunrises and sunsets, enjoying the silences. I enjoy teaching, entertaining and involving curious and active fellow travelers from different parts of the world in sailing. With them I like to exchange knowledge of economics, politics and science.

 

Active involvement in sailing the boat is certainly an exciting experience for the participants on the trip, and their enthusiasm is a source of great satisfaction for me. Thanks to my countless voyages and my curiosity, I have become a sea storyteller who passes on stories, anecdotes and curiosities to my travelling friends.”

Excursions

The excursion starts with an educational moment. How to go to sea, safety rules, basic sailing information, activities and behavior on board. Afterwards, Paolo and the participants compile the sailing plan together according to the weather conditions. The integration between sailors is quick and facilitated by Paolo’s patience, friendliness and competence.

 

The Gulf of the Angels is famous for its ideal sailing conditions thanks to the wind that blows almost constantly. Leaving the characteristic port of Su Siccu, Merak sets sail towards the Gulf of Cagliari known as the Gulf of Angels, skirting the Poetto Beach. Eight kilometers of beach with fine white sand and crystal-clear, shallow water for tens of meters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. An invigorating dive into the sea, infinitesimal shades of blue separating sea and sky, the chattering of the waves, the circling of seagulls and cormorants, the choreography of flocks of flying flamingos, the leaping of dolphins and sometimes the flight over the waves of Luna Rossa (the Italian Challenger to the America’s Cup).

Excursions

The excursion starts with an educational moment. How to go to sea, safety rules, basic sailing information, activities and behavior on board. Afterwards, Paolo and the participants compile the sailing plan together according to the weather conditions. The integration between sailors is quick and facilitated by Paolo’s patience, friendliness and competence.

 

The Gulf of the Angels is famous for its ideal sailing conditions thanks to the wind that blows almost constantly. Leaving the characteristic port of Su Siccu, Merak sets sail towards the Gulf of Cagliari known as the Gulf of Angels, skirting the Poetto Beach. Eight kilometers of beach with fine white sand and crystal-clear, shallow water for tens of meters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. An invigorating dive into the sea, infinitesimal shades of blue separating sea and sky, the chattering of the waves, the circling of seagulls and cormorants, the choreography of flocks of flying flamingos, the leaping of dolphins and sometimes the flight over the waves of Luna Rossa (the Italian Challenger to the America’s Cup).

Itinerary

1. DEPARTURE

Departure from the port of Su Siccu in Cagliari. Follow the  directions

2. CAPO SANT'ELIA

Sailing in the Gulf of Cagliari towards Capo Sant’Elia

3 . Cala fighera

Stop at Cala Fighera, a small beach stretching between steep cliffs and landslides

4. Poetto

Sailing along the famous Sella del Diavolo (Devil’s Saddle), we sail opposite Poetto beach

5 . RETURN

Return journey to the Port of Su Siccu

Itinerary

1. DEPARTURE

Departure from the port of Su Siccu in Cagliari. Follow the directions

2. CAPo SANT'ELIA

Sailing in the Gulf of Cagliari towards Capo Sant’Elia

3 . Cala fighera

Stop at Cala Fighera, a small beach stretching between steep cliffs and landslides

4. Poetto

Sailing along the famous Sella del Diavolo (Devil’s Saddle), we sail opposite Poetto beach

5 . return

Return journey to the Port of Su Siccu

*The itinerary may be subject to change, depending on weather conditions. Any changes will be promptly communicated 12 hours before the excursion or at the time of embarkation.

About us

  •   Très belle expérience au bord du voilier de Paolo.
    Paolo est à l’écoute des personnes à bord et donne des explications sur l’histoire de Cagliari et ses côtes.
    Je ne me... read more

    thumb Lisa
    04/09/2023

  •   Fantastico giro in barca a vela con Paolo! se volete trascorrere qualche ora sfrecciando tra le onde, interagendo sulla barca,tra virate e issate di vele,vi consiglio questo tour!è stato come... read more

    thumb Alessandra Milly
    25/05/2022

  •   Ich war mit meinem Freund zusammen auf dem Segelboot. Es war sehr schön. Paolo hat uns die Ecken gezeigt, die man zu Fuß sticht erreichen kann. Es war sehr nett... read more

    thumb Oana Maria
    30/08/2023

  •   A wonderful day sailing with Paolo! A relaxing day on the sea with lessons about sailing and Sardegna. A swim in a cove and a short nap on the... read more

    thumb Mary
    22/05/2022

  •   The best experience we had in Cagliari. Paolo is a friendly person and a sailor with all his heart, with no one will be bored. We were lucky,... read more

    thumb Martin
    29/10/2022

  •   This sailing trip was the best part of our vacation to Sardinia. Paolo was nice enough to let me help steer the boat, and he was very helpful and kind... read more

    thumb Sofia
    10/06/2022

  •   I cannot say enough positive things about this experience. Paolo knows exactly what he’s doing on the water, & his boat is well equipped and clean, and very very nice!... read more

    thumb Diana
    08/09/2021

  •   I will simply say that Paolo gave us the best of the best experience in the sea that we will never forget!

    Everything was perfect, from the meeting point... read more

    thumb Khalil Youcef
    25/08/2022

  •   Belle balade en mer avec Paolo qui est un super guide, très intéressant et cultivé. Son humanité et sa bienveillance nous a beaucoup touché. Merci pour ce joli moment... read more

    thumb Mathilde
    05/09/2023

  •   This was a wonderful trip and Paulo was a great host. We enjoyed our sail tremendously!

    thumb Heidi
    11/09/2021

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  •   Amazing boat-trip! We had beautiful views and a great snorkeling experience in crystal-clear water. Paolo was super nice. He shared a lot of interesting facts during the trip and prepared... read more

    thumb Lea
    04/08/2023

      Paolo is amazing- very knowledgeable and excellent at hosting and navigating the boat. We saw dolphins in the bay on the way out and swam in two locations, one being... read more

    thumb Saadia
    07/07/2023

      Paolo is passionate about sailing and teaches you a ton about getting the boat on the water. The scenes and swimming were also great!

    thumb Debarun
    03/07/2022

  •   Super Trip mit tollem Gastgeber!

    thumb Lisa
    17/09/2022

      Tour with Paolo exceeded my expectations! Everything was perfect! Paolo is very nice person. He tells stories not only about places we saw on the trip but also a lot... read more

    thumb Goda
    10/05/2023

      Super expérience, on a adoré avec la voile, attention aux secousses. Dommage que nous ayons pas pu se baigner dans la crique à cause du vent, mais l’autre lieu de... read more

    thumb Adèle
    18/08/2023

  •   We had the afternoon trip with Paolo and it was fantastic! Paolo is passionate about and has wealth of knowledge about sailing, local stories, and geography. You can ask he... read more

    thumb Ying Ying
    26/05/2023

      This was a wonderful experience of sailing with an authentic, passionate professional in his own yacht who treated everyone as individuals and adapted the trip to suit everyone.
    It was... read more

    thumb Beverley
    27/10/2023

      Esperienza stupenda. Non eravamo mai stati in barca a Vela e Paolo è stato bravissimo spiegandoci moltissime nozioni sul mare e sulla vela. Ho avuto anche la possibilità di guidare... read more

    thumb Antonio
    05/08/2021

  •   Great trip highly recommend Paolo was great.

    thumb Christopher
    04/06/2022

      This an adventure that is absolutely worth taking. Paolo is an excellent host who has a deep passion for sailing. We did the morning sail and enjoyed the calm waters... read more

    thumb Tori
    19/09/2023

      Wir hatten viel Freude mit Paolo. Er kann dir zu allem etwas erzählen.
    Er ist Skipper, Erklärer, Sandwichmaker und Unterhalter in Einem.
    Vielen Dank und Ciao.

    thumb Thorsten
    18/07/2023

  •   Paolo's a terrific host and makes this experience great for everyone. This is great for people who want to get in touch with the sea through sailing and swimming while... read more

    thumb Vincent
    14/09/2022

      This was such a nice and adventurous experience! It exceeded our expectations. It was an interactive sailing tour where we got to do some sailing ourselves. Paolo was a great... read more

    thumb Nathan
    06/06/2023

      Fantastic experience - great value, Paulo is superb - would highly recommend this trip to everyone!

    thumb Stephen
    06/10/2022

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