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
Hey there, Wishing you all a fantastic 2024! I trust you’ve kicked off the year with enthusiasm. I’ve been deep in soul-searching and reflecting on the past year, and it’s taken me on quite an emotional journey. The text I’m writing has become a bit more extensive than I initially planned. Amidst all this, I’ve been immersed in boatwork, and I’ll be giving you an update on that while saving my psychological musings for the… Read More »patreon update – 9th january 2024
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Hello, wonderful people, I recorded this video about two weeks ago in mid-October when the last storm was sweeping by. I’ve put together a simple compilation to give you an idea. In Provence, we often experience strong winds, but the primary wind direction is from West to East, occasionally shifting the opposite way. Normally, there are no significant waves hitting the shore. However, in the past two weeks, it has already happened twice that during… Read More »Big waves crashing on Port de Bandol
Hey there, It’s been a while, and I’m finally taking a moment on Santana, all by myself, to catch up on some office work. I had guests on board until mid-October, and then I went on a fantastic adventure through Southern France to explore the inland canals with my friend Nike from WhiteSpotPirates. Now, I’ve decided to hang around Bandol for at least another month, till the end of November. It’s kind of a big… Read More »29. October 2023 – update and future plans
As September waves goodbye, the summer of 2023 is winding down. I’ve already had my fair share of tussles with strong winds, and here in sunny Bandol, I’m soaking up the last rays of late summer. My Switzerland journey turned out much sunnier than I expected, but those mountains sure keep me on my toes. I had two main missions up there. First, I needed to clear my barn – the one that was home… Read More »09. September 2023 Boatworks and more
Hey, I wanted to drop you a quick update. The rest of August I stayed in Bandol, Provence, including heavy rain and strong winds at the end of the month. On September 1st, I decided to seek shelter in the harbor and extended my stay for the entire month, to be able to travel to Switzerland. When I left my house in Switzerland back in May, we had chilly and damp weather, which prevented me… Read More »7. September 2023 – Santana in Bandol and me in the mountains
Hey there, Hope you’re enjoying the summer vibes. Since my last update, summer hit Elba with a blast. It’s super hot, and it is much busier with everyone on vacation. And not just Elba, also Tanzania is in vacation mode. Funny how summertime turns into the high season, not so much because of the local weather, but because the rich countries are on holiday. Like the whole world has to celebrate the summer vacation. At… Read More »24. August 2023 – Sailing To Provence Update
Hey there! I’m back in the sailing mood and loving every minute of it. I’ve been anchored for over a month, cruising around the island twice, having friends on board, sailing through some crazy winds, and even getting into a running and cycling routine. Plus, I’ve started writing again, hosted an awesome masterclass, signed up new clients, and got the new Django Tours website up and running. Man, it feels so good when I put… Read More »13. July 2023 – Setting Sail
Hey there, The boat life has resumed once again. The past month turned out to be more stressful than I anticipated, for various reasons. I spent the entirety of May in Switzerland, where I had to move out of and renovate our apartment. While there were a few sunny moments upon my arrival and departure, the three weeks in between were shrouded in dense fog and incessant rain. It felt as though I hadn’t glimpsed… Read More »11. June 2023 – back on the boat
I traveled back to Europe this week to finalize a few things so I can fully focus on Tanzania, the Lodge, and Django Tourswhen I return in June. Speaking of Tanzania… In my last post, I mentioned that after some back and forth, I decided to keep the house at Kilimanjaro. Originally, the plan was for me to take a more hands-off role with the house, letting my business partner run the accommodation on her own.… Read More »5.4.2023 update on the kilimanjaro guesthouse
Hey Patron, As promised in my last post, I’m sharing some photos from the amazing safari I took in Mkomazi National Park at the beginning of February. I’d always dreamed of going on a safari, but I wanted to experience it without the crowds—no competing with other tourists for the perfect shot. When I discovered Mkomazi National Park, a remote and lesser-known reserve, I knew it would offer the kind of unique and unforgettable experience… Read More »15.03.2023 a remote safari adventure in mkomazi nationalpark
WOW, it’s already March—how are you doing? When I posted my last update, it was early January, and I had just arrived in Tanzania. I was gearing up to organize a few things before my guests and friends arrived, but I ended up feeling a bit unwell for a few days. To my surprise, I had COVID again, just eight weeks after my first bout. It wasn’t too bad, but it caught me off guard.… Read More »Update from Kilimanjaro 2.3.2023
Hey Patron, I just wanted to send a quick update to kick off the new year! First of all, I hope you had a great start and are as excited for the year ahead as I am. Personally, I was a bit under the weather throughout November, which made December quite busy as I tried to catch up on everything. Among other things, I drove to Italy, fixed a few things on the boat, spent… Read More »Update from Tanzania 10.01.2023
Hey Patron, The last month didn’t go exactly as planned. I installed Starlink on the boat and immediately set off for some secluded anchorages where I had no internet before. The idea was to enjoy a few peaceful days in solitude with clear skies, calm waters, and plenty of time for myself. The internet worked perfectly, and I was able to get work done while still having plenty of time for some wonderful hikes. It… Read More »marina, mountains, covid and tanzania
In contrast to September, October has blessed us with beautiful weather, and I’m still out here anchored, enjoying every bit of it. I’m sharing some photos and impressions from the past month, and I hope you’ll enjoy them as much as I’ve enjoyed capturing them. Later this week, I may head into the port at Marciana Marina, where I’ve spent the last few winters. During November, a friend of mine will be staying on the… Read More »October Update 2022 and 2023 preview
Hey Patron, I‘m back on Elba and Santana for a bit over a month now and I enjoyed late summer sailing and 🥾 hiking as it not that hot anymore. I often enjoy late summer/early fall and remember that I had a couple of wonderful late summers in Berlin over the years. The last years I was mainly in the Swiss mountains for October and often the summer thunderstorms had already passed through. The nights… Read More »summer of sailing
Hey, Have you been finding time to get outside and enjoy some strolls? I managed to spend three weeks in Switzerland this August. Of course, a few projects popped up as always, but aside from that, I got to visit some amazing spots with friends in Berner Oberland, Valais, and Graubünden. It was a bit funny, leaving Santana with Johanna in beautiful Elba while I headed back to Switzerland to roam around the mountains—something I’ve done plenty… Read More »vacation at home