Sail & Learn Italian with Vincenzo

Meeting with the skipper and teacher from 3 p.m. Boarding is scheduled in the late afternoon, at 5 p.m. Our headquarter will be Castellammare di Stabia, which is nestled in the middle of the Gulf of Naples. Castellammare di Stabia is one of the most characteristic attractions of the Campania region. In the Roman Age, the territory was frequented by wealthy patricians and the imperial circle who chose this location for the uncontested natural beauties and the virtues of its thermal waters. At the market: how to do the shopping: The first activity we'll have to deal with will be "la spesa", the grocery shopping. Before shipping we'll go for a wander around markets to buy the victuals we need for our study-holiday. Shopping will also be a good moment to make the first connection and get familiar with your teacher and the other students. After this, we'll be ready to board. We'll set out towards a nearby bay where we'll spend our first night in the moonbeam, depending on the weather conditions, in a roadstead located in Meta di Sorrento or in close heaven of rest called Procida.

After breakfast and a quick dive we'll set out towards the beautiful Procida. Third, by extension of the Campanian Archipelago after Ischia and Capri, Procida is also the one that has preserved the most authentic and natural aspect thanks to its lower involvement in mass tourism. We'll have lunch at Corricella, the oldest fishing village of the island. A wonderful example of Mediterranean architecture, livened up by the intense colors of the marina and the characteristic boats of the insular fishermen. Immersed in an unmatched atmosphere, we'll admire one of the most beautiful spots of the island. After a few hours of relax and navigation from the coast of Procida we will reach Ischia Castello or Ischia Porto. At the restaurant: how to order The activities of the second day will be dedicated to the knowledge of the gastronomic traditions. We will learn the lexicon of food and drinks for a better understanding of the origins of the several typical dishes, their characteristics and peculiarities. After a first phase of preparation we will all go to the restaurant to check our new language skills, order and eat, obviously!

After breakfast at the Sorgeto Thermal baths, we will sail towards the immortal Capri. When we'll get there we will, if still possible, go to Marina Piccola, where we will be embraced by the Faraglioni which are considered as an icon of this wonderful island. If the weather permits we will moor by Marina Grande, otherwise we will enter into the harbor. We will spend the evening exploring the alleys and the panoramic square. Shopping: how to shop The third day will be dedicated to the topic of fashion and clothing shops: clothes, colors, sizes and models. In a few words, how to buy good quality clothes without spending a fortune.

Upon awakening, we'll head to Punta Campanella, a place located at the very beginning of the Amalfi Coast. After a relaxing dip in the water, we'll sail away enjoying a natural and unspoiled landscape until, at lunchtime, we'll reach Positano, an authentic pearl of the Amalfi Coast. From the pebble beach are visible the characteristic whitewashed houses clambered upon steep slopes. The rugged narrow colorful streets full of stores and coffee-shops, lightened at night, recall the colors and suggestions of the traditional Neapolitan "Presepe" (manager scene). Soon after lunch we'll sail towards Cetara, where we'll drop moorings or stay in the characteristic port for the evening. Italian cuisine: how to prepare traditional Italian dishes: In order to properly cook we should learn the names of the right tools and the numerous verbs needed to describe the different cooking stages. After a theoretical lesson we'll pass to the practical stage. We will make a fish-based dinner all together.

After breakfast and a good coffee we'll sail along the coastline enjoying the unique sight of the "Costiera", not surprisingly named "la Divina". For lunch we'll make a stop at Punta Conca and there will be the chance to visit the "Grotta dello Smeralda", for whoever would like to. In the late afternoon we'll reach Amalfi, an evocative town with a glorious past, in truth between the 9th and 11th century it was a powerful and rich Maritime Republic. In fact Amalfi gives its name to the whole coastline: fifty kilometers extending from the cities of Salerno and Sorrento, characterized by cliffs overlooking the sea, vineyards and lemon groves, crystal clear water, beaches nestled among the rocks and magnificent villas. Once landed we'll start a lazy exploration among the narrow streets wandering for the main places of interest. Our tour will finish at Sant'Andrea's square, site of the beautiful Amalfi's Duomo, an imposing cathedral of the arabic-norman period. We'll spend the evening at Amalfi's Porto at the Marina or at the anchor located in front of the harbor, enjoying the enchanting citysight in the moonbeam. The appetizer: how to make a Spritz We will discuss the appetizer's origins. Where and when it was born. How to make an order at the bar and what Italians drink. We'll start from the stories of traditions, going through the new trends. At last, we'll make the notorious Aperol Spritz. The most famous appetizer in Italy. The appetizer time will be the best chance to mention the story and the prestige of the "Republic of Amalfi".

Upon awakening, we'll bid goodbye to Amalfi towards the very close coastline of Sorrento, where we will be greeted by its scenery, unique in the world, in which wonderful mountains interchange with hills, with enchanting bays where anybody can make a stop and swim surrounded by the scent of the famous Sorrento's lemons, used to produce Limoncello. After a day dedicated to leisure we'll reach Sorrento where we could drop the anchor or we could get in the dock and take a stroll. A walk-in town: how to befriend Italians. How to move in an Italian city. We'll learn how to ask and give information, how to start a conversation with an Italian and become friends, or how to make a simple chat while drinking coffee... rigorously espresso!

After a quiet breakfast we'll spend the morning at Paolo's Bay. In the early afternoon we'll set the sea to be back at 6 p.m. at Marina di Castellammare where we'll moor and spend the night on board, dining with traditional dishes... in the after dinner the already mentioned Limoncello won't miss. Dinner with friends: what do Italians talk about? After the last evening's activity we'll discuss which issues are more important for Italians. We'll talk about different topics and recent history in order to better understand the vices and virtues of Italian people. At the end of the dinner, everyone will receive a certificate of participation. Saturday Breakfast and landing with a heart full of Southern experience... ready for the next adventure? The Italian lessons will be held in the morning, the afternoon or the evening. They will be held onboard or on land, depending on the daily program. Language's learning and communication, on the other hand, will be constant by dint of the teacher's presence for the whole holiday's duration.