travel stories & updates
A Morning in the Mountains, Thinking About Africa
A quiet morning in the Swiss mountains, enjoying the comforts of life on land while preparing to return to Santana in The Gambia, with boat repairs in Dakar and new sailing adventures ahead.
The Plan for the Next Few Months
A little look ahead at the next few months: enjoying the mountains in Switzerland before returning to The Gambia, getting Santana ready to sail to Dakar, hauling her out for some overdue work — and then figuring out where to go next.
Europe, Mountains, and a Very Old House
A personal update from Europe: rediscovering Berlin, family history in Poland, trail running in the Swiss mountains, renovating a 200-year-old house, and slowly looking forward to returning to Santana in The Gambia.
Leaving Santana for the Rainy Season in The Gambia
Preparing Santana for the rainy season in The Gambia: paperwork, boat preparations, trusted local help, and a brief stopover in Conakry, Guinea.
Departure Planning
A quiet reflection from the African mangroves about departure planning, paperwork, leaving Santana behind for the rainy season, and the nervous logistics of flying to Europe with Janjo.
Quiet Days Before the Rain
A quiet update from the mangroves in The Gambia: Nike heads north, Floh recovers from a long cold, rainy season begins, and Santana waits at Sama Lodge.
DIY Plywood Dinghy Build: Finished and Sea-Tested
We finished our DIY plywood dinghy—partly on a beach. Now it’s our daily ride, repairable anywhere, and surprisingly tough.
A Day Off in Westafrica
Anchored near Toubakouta in Senegal’s Saloum Delta, we take a day off for a small safari—wildlife, mixed feelings about captive lions, and thoughts I’m still sorting out.
El Hierro, the End-of-the-Map Island
After weeks of island-hopping, we reach El Hierro—lush cloud forests, volcanic coasts, relentless wind, and the sobering reality of migrant arrivals in La Restinga.
last three month
From Cabo Verde’s windy anchorages to Senegal’s quiet mangroves: a fast-moving stretch of cruising, repairs, and the trade-offs of life afloat.
Birthday Trip to Santo Antão: Valleys, Grogue, Chaos
A delayed birthday escape to Santo Antão: Paul Valley, a drone crash, and 10am grogue—Cabo Verde at its best.
End-of-Year Reflection from a Sailboat in Cabo Verde
Anchored off São Nicolau, I look back on betrayal, burnout, and reset—plus where Santana is headed next.
What Are the Options?
A personal update from the Canary Islands about sailing plans, change, and the open question of what comes next — at sea and in life. Alternative (more reflective): From El Hierro to future crossings — a personal reflection on choices, uncertainty, and what it means to decide what’s next.
A New Year’s Adventure: Morocco, Mountains, and Memories
A New Year’s adventure through Morocco’s mountains — cold nights, shared moments, and memories that linger long after the journey ends.
Why I am currently not sailing
Why I’m currently not sailing — a personal update about pauses, priorities, and what it means to step back from life at sea.
Elba to Corsica to Marseille — Sailing Update
A sailing update from Elba to Corsica and onward to Marseille — covering miles, conditions, and the rhythm of moving west.
26th June 2024 – back in the Mediterranean
Back in the Mediterranean — a sailing update reflecting on return, familiarity, and the feeling of crossing invisible borders.
on the way to europe
sailing update — heading back toward Europe and reflecting on distance, direction, and what comes next.
Sailing the Mexican Pacific Again
Sailing update — back on the Mexican Pacific coast, revisiting familiar waters and settling into the rhythm of life aboard.
Back to Mexico
A sailing update about returning, familiar waters, and settling back into life aboard.
it’s gonna be alright
Update — a quiet reminder that even when things feel uncertain, it’s gonna be alright.
plan for the year
Sailing update about plans for the year, uncertainty, and choosing direction without forcing certainty.
connection & community
A reflection on connection and community, and why shared moments and people matter just as much as places and movement.
thoughts on social media
Thoughts on social media — a personal reflection on attention, connection, comparison, and choosing how much space it gets in life.
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