My current position
After eight months of sheltering from cyclones in Indonesia, I sailed the Indian Ocean, covering 3,600 NM to Mauritius. I am now preparing to continue… Read More »My current position
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Sailing the Indian Ocean
From Cocos Keeling to Mauritius — The Crossing I Had Been Waiting For From Lombok to Cocos Keeling: 1,300 nautical miles in 13 days.From Cocos… Read More »Sailing the Indian Ocean
Replacing my engine in Bali
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 »Replacing my engine in Bali
Playing the ukelele: singing a song about sailing around the world
The Ukulele: A Melodic Companion on the High Seas In the gentle sway of the ocean, with the horizon stretching endlessly, I found a new… Read More »Playing the ukelele: singing a song about sailing around the world
Navigating to Trinidad: my first Atlantic Crossing
Excitement and anticipation coursed through me as I arrived in the coastal waters of Trinidad. Prior to setting sail, I had filed a floatplan with… Read More »Navigating to Trinidad: my first Atlantic Crossing
From Childhood Dreams to Ocean Dreams: My Sailing Journey
Introduction: Setting Sail on a Lifetime Adventure My journey into the world of sailing began at the tender age of 10. When I first felt… Read More »From Childhood Dreams to Ocean Dreams: My Sailing Journey
A guided tour on my boat
Marinus van Sijdenborgh and Rianne Hulshoff come on board with me on behalf of the Dutch magazine Zeilen and they ask me all kinds of… Read More »A guided tour on my boat
My second journey at sea is in 2022. I sail 976 miles, of which 404 solo
Embarking on the Horizon Tour: A Solo Sailing Adventure Spring 2022 marked a significant milestone in my sailing journey as I embarked on my first… Read More »My second journey at sea is in 2022. I sail 976 miles, of which 404 solo
Interview Drietand – Kustzeilers
For the Drietand, the magazine of the Coastal Sailors, various people are asked to talk about solo sailing. It was included in the magazine in… Read More »Interview Drietand – Kustzeilers