Crossing the Med Pt2

Join me for Part 2 of my solo Mediterranean crossing as I leave Lampedusa before sunrise and make the final passage to Malta. After a slight navigational detour leaving the harbour to avoid a restricted area, the day quickly turned into one of those passages we all dream about. A spectacular sunrise, calm seas and a fast motor-sail across the Mediterranean averaging just over 7.1 knots. There were even a few opportunities to switch the engine off and enjoy some proper sailing before the wind faded again. As the miles disappeared beneath the keel, the reality of arriving in Malta alone began to sink in. The final few hours were surprisingly stressful. The wind disappeared, the current worked against me, the heat was relentless, and after two long days at sea there was only one thing on my mind… Getting the anchor down and pouring a very cold gin and tonic. Thankfully, I arrived safely in beautiful St. George’s Bay, Marsaxlokk, before dark—and the perfect ending was discovering that several cruising friends were already there waiting. If you enjoy real cruising, honest passage making and life aboard SV Impavidus, I’d love to have you aboard. Please consider subscribing, give the video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment—I read every one. Fair winds, Anthony SV Impavidus Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid XX 🇬🇧 ⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️ =================================================== 👋 We’re Ant & Cid aboard SV Impavidus – two adventurers sailing full-time since 2018. From stormy crossings to quiet anchorages (and plenty of dad jokes), we share family-friendly stories of life at sea 🌊 🎥 New episodes every Sunday – honest & safe for all ages. 👌 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/SVImpavidus 🍻 Buy us a beer https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/svimpavidus 😎 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/impavidus.ontheboat.5 ▶️ Playlists https://www.youtube.com/@SVImpavidus/playlists 🌱 Our Philosophy We live by a “Pay It Forward” ethos – where those taught become teachers, and goodwill multiplies. 🙏 📣 Sponsors & Contact We’re currently looking for sponsors to support our video production 🎥 📩 Email impavidussailing@gmail.com 📺 Our Second Channel 🎶 Stunning drone footage + eclectic music YOUR DRONE TV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYQUohmJ3yLq1zeRd9s3wg