Day two served up sunshine and serenity with just a whisper of wind – enough for a mix of sailing, motor sailing, and good ol’ iron jib (aka motoring when the breeze bails). We made our way to the charming Santa Marina Salina, one of the prettiest little ports you could dream of. While gliding over calm waters, Dan whipped up some next-level wraps stacked with Italian cold cuts and deli goodies… honestly, a magic combo. Nothing beats munching gourmet bites while the sea sparkles all around you. We rolled into Salina around 4pm, dropped anchor, and wandered into town. Dinner was a riot – Porto Bello was buzzing with our whole flotilla crew laughing, joking, and probably scaring off the quieter diners… oops. The food was unreal though – pistachio-crusted swordfish and amberjack that melted in your mouth. The night didn’t stop there… we took the party downstairs, dancing and grooving ’til midnight. Salina, you beauty.

The adventure kicked off with four boats and 42 absolute legends – mostly mates, mostly sailors, and all ready for a top week in Sicily. We’re on a gorgeous Oceanis 51 this time around, and spirits were sky-high from the get-go. Picked up the boat from Marina di Portorosa in Tonnarella and slipped lines just after 1pm. The weather gods were kind, serving up a beautiful 12-knot breeze – perfect for a cruisy sail towards the dreamy Lipari Islands. Sails up, tunes on, and just good vibes all ’round. We dropped anchor off Lipari where the water was crystal clear, warm as a hug, and too tempting to resist… everyone dove in for a splash. Sun, sea, and (of course) a healthy amount of drinks followed. Perrine took dinner to the next level with a veggie pasta that blew everyone’s socks off – might’ve converted a few meat lovers, too. Bellissimo.