Heading North from Algherro past the 150m high chalk cliff of Capo Caccia it was grey but flat calm, but soon turned to rain and 25 knots on the nose. Not used to that nonsense we were slightly concerned as our journey through the shallow Fornelli Passage which we had done previously was not for the faint hearted. Luckily at Capo Falcone we turned into the Lee of the Marine Reserve Isola Asinara and all was calm and the sun shone once more. Overnight at Stintino a sweet little town with two small harbours and a fleet of traditional well kept dhow yachts. Would like to come back to explore more.....

Next stop Castelsardo also pretty with a castle and belfry on a hilly promontory (including basket weaving museum) Stayed for a very pleasant three nights waiting for a blow to pass through. We didn't fancy the Bonifacio Straits in rough weather... But as it happens we motored through in flat calm and after a nights anchor in the sheltered inlet of Port Pozzo we turned the corner into the gorgeous Maddalenas... The land of Superyachts; manicured lawns edging the sea; picturesque islands and dramatic rocks and countryside.

Now planning a bit of a scurryfunge before picking up Grant and Olivia in Olbia.
Bad News is the freezer has packed up and we have to cook and eat all our tuna atm. Plus I got the fishing tackle caught on a buoy and had to cut loose our lucky lure