SPRING 2006 • PAGE 13
by Stacey Brooks, Sea Dog Sailing, Inc.
important to point out that for the
sailor who is looking to learn and
experience the adventure of a lifetime,
this is the place to do it. I can only
compare the natural, rugged beauty
and the challenging sailing conditions
to another place in the world famous
for the same challenging conditions -
New Zealand.
The Mediterranean is an amazing
place culturally and is a delight for
the sailor. There are literally
thousands of islands to discover, but
Corsica stands out as being unique
Stacey and first mate/chef Louize Christensen enjoy a moment on deck as the boat rides at anchor
and special. Our week was filled with
off the Corsican coastline.
physical and mental challenges during
extremely unpredictable and can die or phenomenon is called “Le Mistral” the day while sailing, then filled with
kick up at a moment’s notice. and is something to be studied and gastronomic and cultural delights in
learned before setting off on a sailing the evening. The only regret I have
Watching the wind
trip to either Corsica or the coast of about the sailing and cultural
Wind direction changes constantly as
France. experience I had in Corsica was that it
wind blows off the peaks of the high
did not last longer. Rest assured, next
Corsican mountains or down off the
Having said that about the wind and time we visit Corsica it will be for
coast of France and Italy. This weather
weather patterns in Corsica, it is much longer than a week!
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