Sting crosses the Strait of Messina during a storm, breathtaking video

Sting, the famous British singer-songwriter, recently crossed the Strait of Messina aboard a vintage 1902 ship, documenting the whole thing on social media. The ship is the Shenandoah, a majestic three-masted schooner launched at the Townsend and Downey shipyard in New York in 1902. Almost 40 meters long, the Shenandoah’s steel hull was originally used to transport cargo, sailing between the east coast. USA and the Caribbean.

Social video of wife Trudy Styler

The historic vessel, beautifully restored, now sails the seas with a crew of eight and special guests such as rock star Sting. It was his wife, Trudie Styler, who shared on Instagram a video of her crossing the strait, dated late July. The pictures show how the crew manages the huge sails of the schooner with a total area of ​​888 square meters in rough sea conditions with wind gusts up to 35 knots. “It took heroes to handle this huge curtain in such a wind,” Styler wrote, “but after an exhilarating rollercoaster ride, we managed to cross the Strait of Messina. The Corps rocked us like children.”

Sting turns into a sailor

The transition soundtrack was Lady Gaga’s Hold My Hand, according to Trudy Styler herself. A smooth and relaxing musical choice that accompanies the transition from the Tyrrhenian to the Ionian period. Sting adapted perfectly to the role of sailor for the occasion, as evidenced by photographs of him assisting the crew in navigational manoeuvres.

A special bond between Sting and Italy

The British singer-songwriter has a special relationship with Italy, where he owns a luxurious estate in Tuscany and enjoys long vacations. A few weeks before crossing the Strait, Sting performed at several concerts in our country, including an impressive concert at Sonic Park in Stupinigi, near Turin. Another Italian date is scheduled for December 11 in Milan.

Who knows if the trip aboard the Shenandoah inspired the creation of new songs by the famous English artist, who has been enchanting the world with his music for more than forty years. The blue of the sea and the ancient charm of a schooner are the perfect conditions for a pen as shiny as Sting’s. Messina and Reggio Calabria can be proud to give them this unique experience that combines the history and beauty of the Straits in a perfect blend of tradition and modernity.