Episode 31 Sailing the Strait of Messina to Connect the Present with My Sicilian Roots.

This isn't just a crossing—it's a passage through history, culture, and personal connection. In this episode, we sail across the Strait of Messina, one of the Mediterranean’s most notorious and beautiful challenges. Battling three competing currents and surrounded by large commercial vessels, we journey from Porto Bolaro and Scilla on the Calabrian coast to Milazzo and Tindari in Sicily. We witness a sea full of kite surfers, pass awe-inspiring cliffside bridges, and explore the traditions of sword fishing—including the roles of lookout and harpooner. But the heart of this journey lies ahead: a long-awaited reunion with my Sicilian relatives, many of whom I will meet for the first time, coming together from villages across the island. This is an emotional crossing—one that ties sea, culture, and ancestry into a single unforgettable voyage. Our channel is all about sailing the Mediterranean. We help anyone who wants to sail the Mediterranean, whether they are brand new at it, aspiring to go, or just arm-chair traveling. We generally post about our adventures with beautiful scenery and helpful hints, but we also post about the challenges too and how we resolve them. Attitude is everything!