Yachting Monthly

A WEEK AFLOAT SICILY

Lu Heikell gained a love of sailing from her father, Peter. She met her husband Rod when she was crew on a trip from the Azores to Gibraltar in 1999. She and Rod have lived, loved and worked together for 20 years and live on the Isle of Wight.

DO YOU ONLY HAVE A WEEK TO SPARE?

For those of us who are time poor but who want to seize the moment, either on our own boat or on a charter, it is reassuring to know that there are plenty of cruising hubs from where we can enjoy some of the best of the region in only a few days. A Week Afloat, commissioned by and Imray, visits some ideal destinations and suggests a one week itinerary. Each article, complete with expanded information about cruising each area, will be available as a PDF download via Imray’s website or Google Play Books. Sicily is the largest island in

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