My current position
After eight months of sheltering for cyclones in Indonesia I am preparing to continue my sail towards South Africa. You can track me via PredictWind… Read More »My current position
From OpenCPN to PredictWind Professional — how Mark saved me from myself
It started with OpenCPN in 2022. I did a course for OpenCPN and could find my way in the software pretty well. Mark and I… Read More »From OpenCPN to PredictWind Professional — how Mark saved me from myself
Why I’m Staying in Indonesia Instead of Heading to Malaysia
A Moment Before Departure It’s October 26, 2025. I’m standing on the dock at Medana Bay Marina in Lombok, diesel jerrycans in my hands, everything… Read More »Why I’m Staying in Indonesia Instead of Heading to Malaysia
From Intermittent engine Failure to Complete Breakdown
Entering the Great Barrier Reef without a working engine was exciting.Entering Kupang without one was something else entirely. I was sailing again with Franz and… Read More »From Intermittent engine Failure to Complete Breakdown
Wild Encounters Down Under
Being among Australia’s ancient creatures Australia holds a kind of mystery. It breathes age, wildness, and quiet magic. Today, I visited the wildlife sanctuary in… Read More »Wild Encounters Down Under
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
Yoga in Fiji – From Solo Practice to Shared Connection
A Quiet Morning in Vuda Marina After recovering from the challenging passage from New Zealand to Fiji, I wake early one morning with a pull… Read More »Yoga in Fiji – From Solo Practice to Shared Connection
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
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