Mixedpickles In The Bays Of Sardinia 06 2021
While 2021 is history, the bays remain. Here is the exact waypoint list from Mixedpickles’ GPS:
| Bay Name | Latitude | Longitude | Best Anchor Depth | |----------|----------|-----------|-------------------| | Cala dei Sardi | 41°13.8'N | 9°33.2'E | 8m sand | | Cala Girgolu | 41°14.5'N | 9°36.0'E | 5m sand/rock | | Cala del Portese | 41°11.2'N | 9°32.7'E | 7m mud | | Cala Corsara (Spargi) | 41°15.6'N | 9°22.1'E | 6m sand |
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Sardinian sailors have always relied on preserved foods for long journeys. S’apprettu (mixed vegetables preserved in vinegar and oil) is a traditional home preserve found in farmhouses across the Barbagia region. The “MixedPickles” rally of June 2021 revived this forgotten custom, turning it into a fun, shareable maritime tradition.
Every boat brought its own “pickle passport,” collecting stamps (actually, small stickers of cucumbers, onions, and carrots) from other boats. By the end of the week, some participants had tasted over 30 varieties of pickled produce—from sweet-and-sour Sicilian onions to spicy Indian mango pickle brought by a crew from Mumbai. While 2021 is history, the bays remain
From June 20-23, Mixedpickles sailed into the Maddalena National Park. The highlights:
On June 22, a pod of Stenella coeruleoalba (striped dolphins) rode Mixedpickles’ bow wave for 20 minutes. The teenager onboard filmed it; that clip later gained 200k views on TikTok under the hashtag #mixedpicklessardinia. On June 22, a pod of Stenella coeruleoalba
The 2021 “MixedPickles” expedition was also notable for its environmental commitment. The organizers enforced a strict “zero plastic, zero trace” policy. Pickle jars were reused as containers for leftovers and shells collected from beaches. A daily “brine exchange” (rinsing dishes with seawater and biodegradable soap) kept the bays pristine.
Given the fragile nature of Sardinia’s marine ecosystem—home to Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows that produce oxygen and shelter juvenile fish—the flotilla avoided anchoring on seagrass beds, using mooring buoys instead. This responsible model was praised by the Area Marina Protetta di Tavolara.
No voyage is perfect. The crew recorded three issues relevant to future sailors:
Despite their fascinating appearance, “mixed pickle” communities are vulnerable: