Solozeilen

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 my s

Sailing the Indian Ocean

Sailing the Indian Ocean on a 27 foot sailboat. It was an amazing experience. No internet. Just me, the wind and the waves.

Replacing my engine in Bali

When my engine breaks down in Indonesia I check if I can have it repaired or buy a new one since I am sailing across the Indian Ocean.

Playing the ukelele: singing a song about sailing around the world

Playing the ukelele and singing beautiful songs on my ocean passages around the world in my 27 foot sailboat

Navigating to Trinidad: my first Atlantic Crossing

Excitement and anticipation coursed through me as I arrived in the coastal waters of Trinidad. I had filed a floatplan with the Coastguard.

From Childhood Dreams to Ocean Dreams: My Sailing Journey

My journey into the world of sailing began at the tender age of 10. I knew that I had found my true passion.

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 questions. In the May

My second journey at sea is in 2022. I sail 976 miles, of which 404 solo

Spring 2022 marked a significant milestone in my sailing journey as I embarked on my first solo trip to England.

Interview Drietand – Kustzeilers

For the Drietand, the magazine of the Coastal Sailors, various people are asked to talk about solo sailing. An interview.

Interview Drietand – Kustzeilers

For the Drietand, the magazine of the Coastal Sailors, various people are asked to talk about solo sailing. An interview.

In het donker door Amsterdam en solo spinnakeren op zee – Episode 58

Solo zeilend de haven van Texel in – Episode 36

Solo manoeuvreren

In de haven vaar ik solo uit de box, daarna ga ik achteruit aan hogerwal aanleggen met de achtertros. Om vervolgens te oefenen met de midscheepse-kikker-sp

Hoe maak je solozeilen zo veilig mogelijk?

Solozeilen vraagt om alert blijven en de dingen rustig aan te doen. Je wilt niet in het water vallen, omdat je snel verkleumd raakt en met een boot die doo

Singlehanded een Grinde varen

Dat deed Steven Neijenhuis tijdens de Singlehanded 2019 met de Grinde “Walnood”. De Singlehanded is een prestatie solo zeiltocht over de Noordzee, IJsselme

WindHippie Sailing – solo circumnavigation on a Grinde 27

Hoe bijzonder! Als ik ga zoeken of er Grindes zijn die rond de wereld hebben gezeild, vind ik een vlog van Holly Martin die precies op dit moment solo rond