Welcome to Bareboat Sailing in Sardinia

Although Sardinia’s coastline is an extraordinary sailing destination with hundreds of secluded coves, idyllic beaches and dramatic rock formations, surprisingly it remains off the radar for many British sailors. Sardinia’s attraction for many that venture that way is its coastline’s diversity; from the dunes of the Costa Verde to the deep emerald coves and dramatic cliffs of Cala Gonone, no stretch is the same as the next. 

A stand-out is the fantastic Costa Smeralda (“Emerald Coast”) with its magic beaches and villages. The area is a luxurious tourist destination, with highly affluent European and Arabian VIPs visiting from entertainment, politics and industry. The wind conditions around Porto Pollo in northern Sardinia are probably the most constant, which means that most sailors are to be found on the Costa Smeralda. The Emerald Coast is also an excellent base from which to explore the famous Maddalena islands on the way up to the French island of Corsica.

The La Maddalena Islands have crystal clear waters, pink sand, a series of coves and rocks, blue cliffs rising from deep seabeds, intense colours: the Maddalena Islands are a must for whoever wants to discover the beauties of the Sardinian Sea. La Maddalena Island is surrounded by Budelli, Caprera, Razzoli, Santa Maria, Santo Stefano and Spargi. This group of small granitic rock islands has been inhabited since prehistoric times.

Bases and getting there

Our bases in Sardinia - Portisco, and Alghero - are all in the north and readily serve this pristine sailing area. Alghero has its own airport, with Portisco served by Olbia airport. All airports are readily accessible from the UK and a quick drive to the ports where your yacht awaits. For example easyjet flies to Olbia and Ryanair to to Alghero. Also look for Meridiana airways who fly to Olbia from London. Sardinia’s marinas are an excellent infrastructure circling the island with a 30 sea mile gap between each establishment.

Weather and Winds

There are two winds here which promise great conditions for dynamic sailing; the Sahara wind Chirocco (as per the Sirocco in Greece) and the Maestrale (as per the meltemi in greece), which blows down from the North. The Maestrale mostly blows along the west coast, a very powerful W to NW wind; while a S to SE wind prevails on the east coast.

While not a destination for beginners, those with a few sea miles under their belt will love the exciting sailing in Sardinia.

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