Cargo Sailing

the return of commercial sail

Cargo sailing, once a cornerstone of global trade, harkens back to an era when the power of the wind propelled goods across oceans, fostering commerce and cultural exchange. Today, this historical practice faces significant challenges due to modern economic pressures, rising costs, and stringent regulations. These factors have rendered cargo sailing unsustainable in the current market landscape, overshadowed by faster and more cost-effective transportation methods.

Despite these challenges, cargo sailing remains an invaluable asset for promoting awareness around sustainable shipping practices. At its heart, cargo sailing embodies an eco-friendly approach, relying on wind power to minimize carbon emissions. By revisiting and reviving this age-old method, we can ignite discussions about the urgent need for more environmentally conscious shipping solutions.

Our commitment to cargo sailing lies in its potential to inspire change. We use it as a platform for educating the public and advocating for innovative, sustainable practices in the shipping industry. Through promotional voyages and awareness campaigns, cargo sailing serves as a reminder of the possibilities that exist when we prioritize the planet over profit. Join us in this journey towards a greener future, where traditional practices inform and shape modern innovations.

Marago Coffee & Brigantine Florette

VELA-VELA

Marago Coffee Srl and the Historical Tallship Saling Company Ltd have teamed up to create a new and exciting, high-end coffee brand - Brigantino Florette Vela-Vela. Vela-Vela is the finest hand roasted Italian coffee, uniquely transported by the majestic SV Florette, the last remaining brigantine that still plows the seas today.

Since 2008, SV Florette has been sailing Marago coffee to the Sicilian Aeolian islands, and as the friendship has grown, and the mutual passion for sailing and good coffee has been shared, a solid partnership has formed. Together, as family businesses, we have created hand mixed blends of the highest quality coffee, which we now transport using the most natural of all resources; the power of the wind. We are passionate about discovery, collaboration, and hard work, and together we have created a high-end Italian coffee that supports family business all while promoting eco-friendly and sustainable travel.