Webinar on 13 January: Area Guide - Northern Sardinia/Corsica

The area around Corsica and northern Sardinia is one of the most beautiful that sailors can discover in the western Mediterranean, but it is also challenging in places. What skippers and crews about the Mistral, the best routes and spots and chartering there.

DATE Tuesday, 13.01.2026
TIME 7.00 pm
DURATION 1.5 hours
REFERER Andreas Fritsch
PRICE 40 Euro (30 Euro for YACHT/BOOTE subscribers)
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The alternation between France and Italy offers great contrasts, because as close as the two islands are to each other, they have their own unique charm. On the Italian side, a sea of shimmering turquoise anchor bays between jagged rocks and many small islets. A real anchoring paradise with the lovely village of Maddalena on the island of the same name in the centre. Unspoilt nature, great Italian cuisine, Italian joie de vivre plus impressive mega yachts on the Costa Smeralda and real dream beaches.

In contrast to this is the picturesque, idiosyncratic Corsica, the island with steep mountain ranges rising to over 2700 metres, picturesque little towns high on the cliffs or mountains, such as Bonifacio, Porto Veccio or Calvi. There is also a huge selection of bays here and some unrivalled islands in the south. Corsica is famous for its spectacular mountain scenery, especially on the west coast. And the French way of life with very regional cuisine, top patisseries and that certain something of the idiosyncratic, proud Corsican way of life.

What the area has in common is the mistral: it can get going even in summer and become stormy in the Strait of Bonifacio between the islands. In addition, the sea is peppered with plenty of shallows and rocks. This also makes the area challenging at times. What do skippers and crews need to watch out for in terms of seamanship? And the large number of bays sometimes makes the choice a difficult one: where to go, what to leave out, which towns to call at? The right weather tactics and route selection are important in this area.

This is exactly what YACHT author Andreas Fritsch, who has been travelling the Mediterranean for 28 years for over 100 YACHT reports, wants to convey.

Contents of the webinar

• Starting harbours and charter bases: Which starting points are ideal for which destinations in the region? Starting on the Italian or French side? Tips on fleets and the easiest way to get there.
• Seamanship: What you should know about marinas, infrastructure and anchoring. The right behaviour in the large nature reserves and parks.
• Wind & weather: How to deal with the Mistral? How strong are the additional jets, downdrafts and capping effects?
• Cruise highlights: Which harbours, bays and towns should not be missed. What to see locally and tips for excursions and gastronomic excursions.

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