The counter for my circumnavigation now reads three years and over 26,000 solo nautical miles. A good moment to look back on what this journey… Read More »From Couples Therapy to Solo Ocean Sailor: three years on a 27-Foot Boat
A Quiet Morning in Vuda Marina After recovering from the challenging passage from New Zealand to Fiji, I wake early one morning with a pull… Read More »Yoga in Fiji – From Solo Practice to Shared Connection
Sailing from New Zealand to Fiji was supposed to be fairly easy—or so I’d been told by the Kiwis. “It’s usually a gentle run,” they… Read More »From New Zealand to Fiji: A Passage of Motion, Emotion, and Deep Welcome
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
As I stepped onto the vibrant soil of Bali, I felt a familiar warmth wash over me—a welcome that went beyond physical comfort and invited… Read More »Bali: A Journey of Connection, Reflection and Gratitude
On board I have a Victron BMV-702 Battery Monitor to monitor the energy management on my boat. I have done a stress test on the… Read More »Victron battery monitor
While cleaning the overflow of the toilet because the seacocks were left open, an unexpected drama unfolded at the anchorage in Waiheke Island’s Oneroa Bay.… Read More »Christmas Drama at Waiheke Island: Oneroa Bay
The Challenge of the Tonga to New Zealand Passage Sailing from Tonga to New Zealand is a passage often described with a mix of anticipation… Read More »Crossing from Tonga to New Zealand: A Journey of Courage and Careful Planning
As the sun rises over the endless horizon, casting its golden hue upon the vast expanse of ocean, I find solace in the rhythmic dance… Read More »Navigating the Seas of Self-Reliance: A Solo Sailor’s Journey
Introduction: Beyond the Horizon Embarking on my solo sailing adventure, I knew it would be more than just a physical journey. Indeed, it was an… Read More »Sailing Solo around the World: A Journey of Inner Exploration