Paddling the sea of mythology.

Anyone knows Homer's Odyssey? Well, this is the place where a good part of the story took place... Such a wild, wildlife rich and beautiful place was perfect to imagine a so intricate novel. 

Today an australian beauty has come to discover the provenance sites (Sicily) of her family and she found that a kayak was a good vector.

A volcanic land is always offering high contrasts, strong flavors, deep colors. In a very calm day, as a guide I can dedicate myself in underlining all of this features and I just hope I've been successful in this mission.

The bloody mulberries were good and red like the anemone (here called sea tomatoes) and the final granita was welcome good: almond as a base, with coffee for me and with figs for Natalie. Fresh bread as a bonus.

Favignana talking and paddling

On the 28th of May I had the opportunity to talk - as spokesperson of the italian sea kayak association - on a meeting organized from Legambiente on the outdoor activities on preotected areas. It was a very interesting meeting as well as the excursions following the event... Favignana is a beautiful location to paddle around!

Taormina shoreline

Even if Taormina is very crowded in August, there's still place at sea to paddle a kayak. The secret is to be not too late at the parking lot: it could be a big difference!
There is nothing to say, the coast of Taormina is a very special place, although a little 'overlooked and crowded during the summer. The current of the Strait of Messina here is greatly felt, especially at Capo Taormina and Capo Sant'Andrea and this offers a flicker of adrenaline even in the days of flat calm. Even rocks are pretty interesting since here you can find in few miles igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic outcrops.
Add to this the ice cream and the Sicilian granita and the kayak trip turns into something magical ...

 

 

 

 

Paddling on the Tyrrhenian Sea: Cefalù.

Sometimes our customers lead us in faraway destinations from our base and our usual shores but this is usually interesting and adds a little pleasure, especially when it comes to a renowned and pleasant location.

This time the group was pretty large and we had to use almost all our equipment, but the weather was beautiful and helped a lot. Sixteen happy paddlers at the end of the day was a great satisfaction for us!

 

 

Learning sea kayak while visiting the coastline of Etna volcano.

A sea kayak course is not only learning the skills to control the boat and safely going out. It could be often the possibility to visit a new place from the sea, a break far from the chaos of the city, a way to explore a known place from another perspective.

 A nice couple from north Europe made this choice and we went out for two consecutive days for a base course. They where both easy learning gymnasts and for the coach it was an easy job!
Of course, after all that capsize the snorkeling was included in the package ...