Maldives
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Maldives remain a bucket-list destination for so many people. As a sailor, I expected it to be like a trip to a Pacific Island nation, with lots of sandy little islands, palm trees, a local village, some great snorkeling and diving, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere geared around visitors. It really wasn’t. There’s no denying that…
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There’s no other way to describe the passage from Phuket to Malé in the Maldives….9 days and 1,600nm of shitfulness! There was torrential rain, a leaking hot-water cylinder, which was pouring our fresh water into the bilge. The sealant round the base of the mast gave up, so more water was running into the main…
Cruising Innocenti 