Sailing the Med Episode 1: Planning to Sail the Mediterranean: VAT, Wind, Routes & Reality

In this full-length episode, we guide you through the essential steps for preparing a Mediterranean sailing journey - from strategic route planning and weather patterns to the all-important VAT reset and gear checks aboard our boat. ? Tools: Navionics, B&G, Navily Pro ? Prep: Ditch bag, washing machine install, mast safety checks ? Launch Point: Leros, Greece Perfect for future cruisers and those dreaming of life at sea. Like and subscribe to join our adventure! Please like, comment, subscribe and click the bell icon for notifications to keep in touch! So appreciated! 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Planning to sail the Mediterranean 00:28 General consideration 00:54 Resetting the clock for 18 months for VAT purposes 01:22 Navily and Navionics 01:57 Prevailing wind planning 02:15 Mixing up Town life with anchorages 02:54 Planning with Excel 04:27 Planning with Navionics versus B&G Chart Plotter 05:08 Pro version of Navily 06:14 Watching your telltales, windex and electronics 07:12 Themes of what we experienced as we started our journey 07:42 Preparation included ditch bag, mast checks and installing a washing machine 08:08 Checking our ditch bag 15:03 Installing a washing machine on a sailboat 21:22 Going up the mast for safety checks and repairs