Crossing the Tyrrhenian to Ponza – Soft Sailing Before Italian Summer Hits - Sailing Helios S04E21

It’s time to leave Sardinia and cross the Tyrrhenian Sea to the small Italian island of Ponza. This passage is pure soft sailing — light winds, gentle seas, and those quiet, beautiful hours at sea that make everything else feel worthwhile. Ponza may be small, but it carries a long and fascinating history, and for us it holds something even more special: a few days with Richard’s youngest son. We arrive ready for the full force of an Italian summer on the water, but the crossing itself is calm, slow, and exactly what we needed. If you’re enjoying the journey, join the Crew — memberships give you early access, exclusive updates, and help keep Sailing Helios ad-free and independent. Episode S04E21 Recorded: Mid-July 2026 Viewer-first. Ad-free. Supported by those who choose to. Become a member by clicking the "Join" button. http://www.youtube.com/@sailinghelios/join Support Our Journey: 🔗 Check out www.sailinghelios.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes content 📸 Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/sailinghelios2023/ 📸 Follow us on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailinghelios 📸 Follow us on Substack for updates: https://substack.com/@sailinghelios Products we love: Aussie Chiller Hats: https://www.aussiechiller.com/judith Jude wears a Bushie Plus in Blonde colour, and Richard wears an Explorer in Camel. EZRaft inflatable dinghy: www.ezraft.com €100 off with discount code "helios" Momentum Electric Marine: https://momentumelectricmarine.com/ We use a U2 Electric Outboard - 2.5kW Smartboatia - AI Powered Copilot: https://smartboatia.com Lookout AI Powered Camera System: https://www.getalookout.com/discount/HELIOS10 10% off for a limited time using the Discount Code: "HELIOS10" Morpheis Smart Anchor Buoy: https://mooring-solution.com/helios €100 off using the Discount Code: "helios" Within the EU get an extra €100 by trading in a Gripy Anchor Buoy Sailproof rugged tablets and waterproof electronics for sailors: https://sailproof.shop/ We use a tablet provided by Sailproof Carawater Smart Water Pump: https://carawater.de/produkt-kategorie/druckwasserpumpen/ We love having a silent water pump. 4K Video Chapters 00:00 Leaving Sardinia 03:20 On passage to Ponza 06:24 Arriving in Palmarola 08:11 Slow sail across to Ponza 18:08 At anchor in Ponza