My current position
After eight months of sheltering for cyclones in New Zealand I sailed to Fiji. I am currently sailing from Vanuatu to Australia. You can track… Read More »My current position
From Fiji to Vanuatu: A Crossing of Wind, Welcome, and Wonder
The crossing from Fiji to Vanuatu was one of those passages that makes your heart swell with gratitude. It had everything—powerful winds, big waves, smooth… Read More »From Fiji to Vanuatu: A Crossing of Wind, Welcome, and Wonder
From New Zealand to Fiji: A Passage of Motion, Emotion, and Deep Welcome
Sailing from New Zealand to Fiji was supposed to be fairly easy—or so I’d been told by the Kiwis. “It’s usually a gentle run,” they… Read More »From New Zealand to Fiji: A Passage of Motion, Emotion, and Deep Welcome
From Tonga to New Zealand: A Passage of Patience, Power, and Presence
The sail from Tonga to New Zealand is dreaded by most sailors—and for good reason. Low-pressure systems sweep through every 5–7 days, bringing challenging conditions… Read More »From Tonga to New Zealand: A Passage of Patience, Power, and Presence
Island Days and Reflections — My Journey Through New Zealand’s South Island
Every sailor dreams of discovering new shores, of setting foot where water meets land and the unknown unfolds. After months of feeling the familiar sway… Read More »Island Days and Reflections — My Journey Through New Zealand’s South Island
Bali: A Journey of Connection, Reflection and Gratitude
As I stepped onto the vibrant soil of Bali, I felt a familiar warmth wash over me—a welcome that went beyond physical comfort and invited… Read More »Bali: A Journey of Connection, Reflection and Gratitude
Victron battery monitor
On board I have a Victron BMV-702 Battery Monitor to monitor the energy management on my boat. I have done a stress test on the… Read More »Victron battery monitor
Christmas Drama at Waiheke Island: Oneroa Bay
While cleaning the overflow of the toilet because the seacocks were left open, an unexpected drama unfolded at the anchorage in Waiheke Island’s Oneroa Bay.… Read More »Christmas Drama at Waiheke Island: Oneroa Bay
What a Ten-Day Vipassana Retreat Taught Me About Connection and Service
Recently, I immersed myself in a ten-day Vipassana retreat in New Zealand, curious to explore what this experience would bring me on my current journey… Read More »What a Ten-Day Vipassana Retreat Taught Me About Connection and Service
Crossing from Tonga to New Zealand: A Journey of Courage and Careful Planning
The Challenge of the Tonga to New Zealand Passage Sailing from Tonga to New Zealand is a passage often described with a mix of anticipation… Read More »Crossing from Tonga to New Zealand: A Journey of Courage and Careful Planning