If you step aboard Claudia, it’s very likely because Francesco is at the helm.

Francesco has been sailing for over twenty years, and the sea is, quite simply, his profession. He holds an IMO certification as a Deck Officer with no restrictions — one of those qualifications that isn’t mentioned to impress, but that truly makes a difference when it really matters.
With him on board, safety isn’t a promise: it’s a quiet certainty.

During the winter, he sails transoceanic routes as a deck officer on Capesize vessels, the largest cargo ships in the world. In that environment, nothing is left to chance and every decision counts. It’s there that he hones the absolute attention to detail that you also notice in the summer, even in the simplest manoeuvre at anchor.
The summer season is dedicated to what he loves most: sharing the sea.

His cruises visit some of the Mediterranean’s most captivating destinations — Malta, Elba, the Pontine Islands, the Egadi Islands, the Aeolian Islands, and Sardinia — always with the same philosophy: genuine sailing, proper timing, no rush. Every cruise is different, but they all have one thing in common: you immediately feel at ease.

A detail that makes a real difference for many: Francesco is also the owner of the boat. Claudia isn’t just his workplace — she’s his home.

He knows her down to every bolt, cares for her as you would something you truly value, and this translates into comfort, reliability, and a sense of calm that you feel the moment you step on board.
And yes, there’s also the sociable side: Francesco is an excellent cook, one of those people who can turn a dinner on board into a moment you’ll remember. It’s not uncommon, as you return to port or step ashore, for someone to already be talking about the next time.

It’s no surprise that over 60% of guests return to sail with him. Over the years, a genuine community has formed around Francesco and Claudia, made up of people who share the same way of experiencing the sea: authentic, simple, and done well.

Whether it’s your first time on a sailing boat or you already have thousands of nautical miles behind you, with Francesco there’s nothing to prove.
Just step aboard. He’ll take care of the rest.