Sailing from Bonaire to the San Blas Islands
A Challenging Passage The journey from Bonaire to the San Blas Islands was one of the most challenging sails I’ve ever experienced. With 30 knots… Read More »Sailing from Bonaire to the San Blas Islands
Christmas Celebrations in Grenada: A Reunion with Loved Ones
Leaving Trinidad behind, my boat fully repaired and my spirits high, I set sail for Grenada to celebrate Christmas with my son. Navigating the azure… Read More »Christmas Celebrations in Grenada: A Reunion with Loved Ones
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
Go see the dentist
A Dental Dilemma: A Dentist’s Concerns Before My World Trip Arriving at my dentist’s office with ample time to spare before embarking on my world… Read More »Go see the dentist
Sailing with Style: The Creative Genius of Olaf Walther
A Designer Who Gets It For more than twenty years, I’ve had the pleasure of teaming up with Olaf Walther. He is a graphic designer… Read More »Sailing with Style: The Creative Genius of Olaf Walther
Reviving the Beauty of the Seas: A Renskib Transformation
As I prepared to embark on my ambitious voyage around the world, the state of my beloved boat weighed heavily on my mind. With 46… Read More »Reviving the Beauty of the Seas: A Renskib Transformation
Saying goodby
Cherishing Mother’s Day: A Heartfelt Tribute Today marks Mother’s Day, a time to celebrate the women who have shaped our lives. I took the opportunity… Read More »Saying goodby
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
Like a fish in the water. Or not?
Embarking on a New Adventure: Ocean Fishing on the Horizon For months, the idea of casting a line into the vast expanse of the ocean… Read More »Like a fish in the water. Or not?