LiteratureThe Aeolian Islands

Jill Grigoleit

 · 03.01.2026

Literature: The Aeolian Islands

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The Aeolian Islands are a group of islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea and a real insider tip for sailors in the Mediterranean. Practical tips for a successful trip in the sailing paradise north of Sicily can be found in the following sailing guides and nautical charts.

The seven islands are home to two active volcanoes. The volcanic landscapes and hot springs can be visited on shore excursions. The sailing area off Sicily's north coast is scenically beautiful but not without its challenges. The most important information for sailors is summarised in the sailing guides and nautical charts.

Cruising Guide Aeolian Islands Nautical Guide

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The cruising guide Aeolian Islands - Nautical Guide was developed for skippers who want to explore the fascinating archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Thanks to well-founded information on navigation, local regulations and the special features of the area, the book provides a secure basis for trip planning - and helps to avoid legal pitfalls or fines. There are route suggestions for trips lasting one or several weeks. Note: The cruising guide is written in English. Carolyn Berger, ISBN: 9788899150891, 30 euros >> available here.

Cartographic Harbour Handbook - Italy - Sicily Malta

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This cruising guide makes it easier to plan and navigate safely around Sicily - from the Aeolian and Egadi Islands via Pantelleria and the Pelagic Islands to the Maltese Islands. Detailed chart sections, precise harbour and anchorage information as well as clear service information support every stage, whether coastal hopping along prominent capes, exploring volcanic islands or longer trips between the archipelagos. 131 detailed charts with information on approaches, mooring options, landmarks and local features, 98 harbour plans and 300 anchorage plans. Edition: 2025, ISBN: 978-8-83610-208-2, 49 Euro >> available here.

Coastal Handbook Italy - Delius Klasing

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The handbook for sailing holidays in Italy. This nautical travel guide reliably provides all the information you need for a cruise in Italy's most popular sailing areas. Lots of tips and information on harbours and anchorages, natural beauty and places of interest.
Rod Heikell and Lucinda Heikell, ISBN: 978-3-667-12243-8, 69,90 Euro,
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Set of nautical charts M31 Sicila

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The nautical chart set contains the following plans: San Vito Lo Capo (1:20 000), Approach Palermo (1:40 000), Catania (1:35 000), format: 640 x 900mm folded to A4, in waterproof plastic cover.
ISBN: 9781846237072, 28,72 Euro (25,15 £) >> available here.


Jill Grigoleit

Jill Grigoleit

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Jill Grigoleit was born in Hanover in 1985. An early childhood memory is the large collection of YACHT and SURF magazines from her sailing and surfing enthusiast father. However, growing up in a small Swabian village on the Neckar, she had less to do with water sports in her childhood, apart from a few trips to the Baltic Sea with her family. After studying journalism in Bremen and Hanover, she went into television for a few years. Through a few lucky coincidences, she ended up on the water in 2011 and then returned to the written word professionally. For over ten years, she lived with her family on a houseboat in their own harbor south of Hamburg and wrote a book about houseboat building and life with children on the water. Since 2020, she has mainly been writing travel reports and features about people who live and work on and near the water for BOOTE. She has been a permanent member of the Delius Klasing water sports editorial team since January 2024.

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