Aeolian Island Sailing Adventure! Sail Utopia was the trip of a lifetime through the historic beauty of the Aeolian Islands. Franco is a great and safe skipper, always willing to share his tremendous knowledge and skills in Mediterranean sailing and itineraries. One highlight was the climb of Stromboli volcano -- exceeded our expectations by far! We have made great friends and memories that will not be forgotten on this one week excursion. Thank you Franco!

Wind and Fire worthy of the name I spent a wonderful week sailing with Sail Utopia from Capo D'Orlando in Sicily, visiting 6 of the Aeolian islands. We had about 3 days of excellent winds and some great weather as you would expect in Sicily in June (just one heavy shower on the first day). The skipper (Franco) was great - very patient, encouraging and chilled out. Highlight of the trip was the trek up the Stromboli volcano! You need to be reasonably fit to do this but it is well worth the effort. My photos don't go close to doing justice to what an amazing experience this was. Read More--

Well hidden treasure Couple of weeks ago in May we took a sailing trip from Capo d'Orlando to Aeolian islands. We have visited 5 out of 7 islands: Vulcano, Lipari, Panarea, Stromboli, Salina. There are not so many people outside Italy who know about them, even less who have been to. The islands (7) are beautiful, authentic and unspoiled with well preseved nature and low population. Read More--

Franco was great could not have a more fun teacher. Great experience ,Great teaching skills.Flexible with routes due to weather + other coonditions. Great cook

Franco was an excellent instructor probably the best we have ever had. He is patient and understanding and he has the ability to get the best out of you

Franco was superb as an instructor. He was patient, kind and above all thorough in all he did and taught. I feel privileged have done my "Competent Crew" with such an experienced skipper

I have enjoyed this week so much! Franco is an amazing instructor with great teaching abilities. He uses diverse pedagogical tool to pass on his great knowledge and his good mood is contagious, I have really loved. the fact that he would let me be as autonomous as possible; it made me progress a lot and gain confidence in my abilities as sailor.

We spent a week with Franco on Pontiadorea and had learning to sail in Eolie islands visiting Panarea, Salina, Stromboli and Lipari. We really had a wonderful time and great experiences. Franco the skipper was friendly, very professional and knowledgeable. Moreover, we had beautiful people joining this cruise / course. Trekking to Stromboli and watching the active vulcano so close was breathtaking and was really worth going up to the top. Franco knows so many amazing delicious restaurants, the week was a good balance of holiday and sailing. Jenny & Francesco

First experience on a sailing boat, simply wonderful! Franco immediately knew how to put the crew at ease, he is an excellent teacher and, above all, he is a great skipper, who puts safety first. His knowledge of the Aeolian Islands has allowed us, too, to discover the treasures that these islands hold, both at sea and on land. Thanks so much!!!!

Great technical competence and predisposition to the teaching of sailing techniques, instills safety in all circumstances. Excellent hospitality on a comfortable and clean boat. Wonderful week also on the ground for recommended places to eat and visit. a heartfelt thanks, with the intention of returning.

We spent a wonderful week .. I had the pleasure of meeting Franco as a super prepared and professional person, suitable for all situations and companies. He knew how to involve us in a pleasant and interesting way in the operations on board. He is a person available and open to all solutions, who can advise you in a practical way based on personal experiences made at sea. A friend. I highly recommend it ...

4 of us participated in the holiday with Franco on a sailing boat (two couples) one of us was on the first experience on the boat, and although two days we were stopped at the port due to bad weather, the skipper Franco proved immediately available, capable, professional and patient, providing us with alternatives to bad weather more than once. We found a truly prepared person, and even those who were at the first experience were satisfied. I recommend everyone to have an experience of this type, especially with competent people like Franco. I can say with certainty that the choice of the skipper, a great connoisseur of the Aeolian Islands, made the difference. Thanks for the "nice time" spent together.

It was our first boat experience and it was a week full of emotions - with not always favorable weather conditions. Fortunately we had Franco as a skipper who, thanks to his great knowledge, professionalism and passion for the teaching of sailing, involved and passionate us. What do we take home for next time: - Check the references of the skipper !! You need a good one to handle the unexpected and learn on the boat. This time we had a great fortune with Franco but on the boat and in the sea you can't improvise and plan ahead. Thanks Franco, 5-star skipper.