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
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
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
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
The Ukulele: A Melodic Companion on the High Seas In the gentle sway of the ocean, with the horizon stretching endlessly, I found a new… Read More »Playing the ukelele: singing a song about sailing around the world
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