Yacht JACK TAR: Travels in Sardinia

After leaving Yasmine Hammamet in Tunisia we had a good sail north to Cagliari in Sardinia, though in crossing the shipping lanes in the Skerki Channel between Sicily and Tunisia in the middle of the night and under sail, we had to weave our way between at least 60 ships; must be one of the busiest channels in the world. Kept us on our toes. Then, on the morning of our arrival, the last several hours were into a 35–40 kt headwind. So, we were glad to arrive. Cagliari, the largest city in Sardinia, was interesting to visit and we sent a couple of days sight-seeing and stocking up supplies. Our plans to sail up the east coast were denied by the weather. Fresh onshore easterlies. After a great sail up the west coast in favourable offshore winds, reaching along around 9-10 kts, we have arrived at Alghero, a lovely town. Enroute we spent several nights at anchor and a night at beautiful Carloforte on Isola di San Pietro off the SW coast. From here, the NE coast beckons and after that, Corsica. The weather remains cool to cold. Hopefully the last few sunny days may herald the arrival of the warmer season.