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
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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
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
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
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
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
Swimming with whales in Tonga: two humpback whales broaching together
Sailing from the idyllic shores of Bora Bora to the enchanting waters of Tonga was a journey of two weeks, filled with the rhythm of… Read More »Swimming with whales in Tonga: two humpback whales broaching together
Sailing the Society Islands: A Journey Through French Polynesia’s Heart
Setting sail from Tahiti, my next adventure took me to the Society Islands, a chain in French Polynesia known for their beauty, culture, and history.… Read More »Sailing the Society Islands: A Journey Through French Polynesia’s Heart
Sailing in the Tuamotus in French Polynesia: An Unforgettable Adventure
Sailing in the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia is a unique experience where the beauty of the atolls and the tranquility of the sea create… Read More »Sailing in the Tuamotus in French Polynesia: An Unforgettable Adventure