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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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
Understanding Squalls Without Radar
What CAPE, CIN and Weather Models Actually Mean for Sailors The further I sail offshore, the more fascinated I become by weather.Not just the wind… Read More »Understanding Squalls Without Radar
Navigating the Seas: Exploring the Depths of Maritime Challenges
Before setting sail, I embarked on courses to understand the intricacies of weather patterns. I found courses particularly tailored for ocean sailors. Consequently, weather is… Read More »Navigating the Seas: Exploring the Depths of Maritime Challenges
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
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
Vertrek naar Helgoland
We gaan naar Helgoland zeilen met z’n drieën. Gert-Jan, Hompe en ik. Helgoland is een eiland in de Noordzee dat deel uitmaakte van Denemarken, Groot-Brittannië en nu Duitsland. Het is het enige eiland op volle zee wat tot Duitsland behoort. We vertrekken op 14 november 2020 om 8.00 uur. Dit zijn foto’s van onze voorbereidingen. […]
Tocht naar Helgoland gepland
Samen met twee andere enthousiaste schippers die ik ontmoet heb bij de Marcom B opleiding, Gert Jan en Hompe, hebben we het plan opgevat om… Read More »Tocht naar Helgoland gepland