Hey My Friend, This week is all about videos! During our time sailing in Mexico, Nike captured a lot of great footage. I’ve been enjoying watching these videos as she releases them, and I’m excited to share the episodes that feature both of us. I’ve fallen a bit behind, so I’ll be catching up this week. Real-Time Update: Ibiza As for the present, we’re currently in Ibiza, staying in the Marina at Santa Eulalia until… Read More »3 Nights At Sea
As we hopped from bay to bay along the Mexican Pacific Coast, comfort and speed were our top priorities. We were on a tight schedule, aiming to reach a specific marina halfway up the Sea of Cortez before hurricane season kicked in and Karl is not really the fastest of his kind. Work commitments added another layer of urgency, so we carefully planned around calm weather windows. When necessary, we fired up the engine to… Read More »Comfort, Speed, and Discovery
And here we go again, sharing another video update before diving into the articles about recent boat repairs. I’m a bit behind on presenting and adding commentary to our Mexico journey videos, but thankfully, Nike has been steadily uploading clips to keep up with our adventure’s pace. Currently, we’re already talking about Season 9, with Season 8 likely focused on her canal boat project—something that will be both fun and nostalgic to watch. The canal… Read More »Keeping Up with Mexico: Another Video Update
As you might have guessed, I didn’t stay in Elba for long. The weather was cold, rainy, and choppy, making it hard to enjoy my time there. My original plan was to sail to Sardinia to meet up with friends and help them with their boat. While checking a few things on Santana, I took the opportunity to inspect the rigging and, to my dismay, discovered that the wooden knees supporting my chainplates were partially… Read More »A Return to Mexico: Sailing, Soulmates, and Santana’s Setbacks
Hey there,Wow, do you ever have those moments when time just seems to disappear? On one hand, I’m wondering where the last few weeks (even months) have gone. On the other hand, I know they’ve been packed full of activity. Right now, I’m somewhere near Lübeck in northern Germany, juggling office work and preparing for my return to the south of France by the end of the month. It’s time to dive into some boat… Read More »Who is this guy? UTL Introduction
A Sailor’s Approach to Life Hello my friend,Earlier this year, I came across a saying for the first time that resonated deeply with me: “Sailors write their plans at low tide in the sand.” It perfectly captures my own approach to life. Over the past few years, I’ve been teaching myself to remain as flexible as possible. This doesn’t mean I don’t make plans or that I frequently change my mind. Instead, it’s more about… Read More »Why I am currently not sailing
An Exciting Episode of “Untie The Lines” Hello my friend,I’m thrilled to share this episode of Nike’s “Untie The Lines” YouTube documentary with you! Do you remember when I visited her in Mexico earlier this year? It feels like ages ago, but those were some unforgettable days of sailing. I already posted the first episode of Season 7 a while back, where Nike was deep into prep work, including her plastic project, In-Motion. Episode 8… Read More »2nd September 2024 – Untie The Lines crossing the Tehuantepec Bay
Hello there,I hope this message finds you well.I wanted to update you a bit sooner, but unexpected travel got in the way. Let me take you back to about a month ago. After successfully fixing the chainplates on Santana, I enjoyed some time in the south of Elba, where the crystal-clear waters were breathtaking. Up until early July, things were a bit cooler, thanks to the weekly Scirocco winds. For those unfamiliar, the Scirocco is… Read More »15th August 2024 – Elba, Corsica, Marseille
Hey there! 🌊I hope you’ve been soaking up some summer vibes and sunshine! Here on Elba, it’s been a busy mix of weather. Last weekend, we had a foggy, drizzly Sunday – more like a fuzzy Hamburg rain in fall than a typical summer shower.I made the most of it by staying below deck to work on my chainplates. I think I found a good solution and took a few photos that I’ll share with… Read More »11th July 2024 – untie the lines, season 7
Hey my friend,What a trip it has been! Mexico City, Frankfurt, Engelskirchen, Workum, Bonn, La Spezia, Elba, Capraia, and back to Elba.These were the destinations since my last post. It’s been a whirlwind of time shifts, sleepless nights, hours and hours in the car, and finally, sailing again.I haven’t started the refit of Santana’s chainplates and knees yet but plan to do that within the next 14 days. I’ll post a couple of photos or… Read More »26th June 2024 – back in the Mediterranean
Hey there,A short shout out from Mexico City. I am posting a longer recap some time next week.Currently we are on the journey to and then almost all the way through Europe. Karl is save on dry dock, Boga is in her Box and we are waiting for the flight to Germany.Tomorrow, on Friday we’ll arrive in Frankfurt then spend some days in Engelskirchen with my parents, then drive to the Netherlands on Monday and… Read More »23rd may 2024 – on the way to europe
Hello everyone,For those tracking my journey or receiving my automated Garmin messages via email (text me if you’d like to join), you’re already aware that we were anchored near Puerto Vallarta in a stunningly peaceful bay and have already crossed the Sea of Cortez by now. Life here feels like an eternal vacation, perhaps because it mirrors the leisurely pace of the other vacationers around us. By day, Boca de Tomatlan bay is a vibrant… Read More »7th may update – sail, anchor, work
Hey there, sunny greetings from Mexico!I’m not a fan of flying or overnight travel; time zone changes always throw me off. But, I had a compelling reason to jet back to Mexico. Last year, when I downsized my business ventures, I made a conscious decision to focus on coaching and exploring remote destinations. I was determined to bid farewell to the Mediterranean and set sail in the Atlantic, bound for the Caribbean. Now, I’m relishing… Read More »16th april 2024 update – sailing the mexican pacific coast (again)
Hey there,today I am sending you another video, and this time with a description of my issues on board Santana. I think you can’t view the video in the email; you’ll have to open the app or the website.While writing this message, I am sitting at the airport in Frankfurt and waiting for my flight to Montreal, Canada, which is a short stopover on my way to Mexico City and tomorrow to Acapulco.I decided to… Read More »6th April 2024 – changed plans
It’s fascinating how swiftly things can change. I’ve barely been back on Elba when I realized I wanted to fly back to Mexico. With my friend Tony, I’ve often delved into the distinction between “goal people” and “flow people.” I’ve always leaned towards setting goals and needing something to strive for. However, Tony and I discussed the concept of flow, where you embrace the journey, wherever it may lead. While I find it beneficial to… Read More »1st April 2024 – back to Mexico
Hello and all the best! I have indeed taken some time off over the last few weeks visiting my friend Nike on her boat Karl, and I loved it 😉 Right now, I am back on my beloved little Italian Island of Elba. I am still a bit jet-lagged and struggling to get into working mode, and I would prefer to still be in Mexico. Since I could not take Jango, I needed somebody to… Read More »26th March 2024 – back from Mexico
Hey, my friend, it is going to be alright. I have to listen to the three little birds from Bob Marley every once in a while, especially in the cover version I used in the video. No matter where we are in life, if things are going our way or if we seem to be on a dead-end road, it always marks the beginning of something new. price to live on a boat The last… Read More »29th february – it’s gonna be alright
Hey there, The year has barely started, and I feel like I am already well into it. And there is yet so much more to come. I am a bit cautious about announcing ambitious plans because last year really taught me a lesson on how differently things can go than expected. With that in mind, I am aware that things can happen, and I might change my plans. Having said this, I do have an… Read More »21st february update – plan for the year
Hello, and a warm welcome to all the new subscribers here! I’m currently in a marina on Elba with lots of office work. I plan to leave for Mexico in about one month, where I will meet a friend of mine to go sailing on her boat, and I’d like to take as little work to Mexico as possible. The last week was perfect weather to ride my bike around the island and I include… Read More »connection & community
Hey my friend I hope this message finds you well. Despite all the boat work and sailing I’ve been doing, I’ve found myself once again questioning my online presence. Too often, I feel torn between reaching as many people as possible and serving those in my inner circle as best I can. To expand my reach, I’ve been managing multiple social media accounts where a couple of thousand people followed me, or so it was… Read More »thoughts on social media
Hey wonderful people, warm greetings from Elba. That means I am back at the same place I used to be 7 months ago. Only this time, it’s different because I know that I will leave again this summer, not knowing if I will ever return. So, I am making this a farewell tour, finishing up some stuff. I had the most beautiful sail from Corsica to Elba and included a short video about that sail… Read More »patreon update – 26th january 2024
Hey there, I not only launched my boat on my birthday last week but also took advantage of a nice weather window, making my way to Bastia in Corsica. I thought it would be a good way to celebrate completing another full circle around the sun. Over the last two years, I’ve dedicated a lot of effort to expanding my capability of sailing longer distances on my own. However, I’ve never sailed alone for longer… Read More »patreon update – 15th january 2024