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Leaving Bouches du Rhône: The Calm Before the Storm

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There are two types of wind in Bouches du Rhône: none or too much. The week I spent working on Santana in Port St. Louis du Rhône in early November 2024 was the former—no wind at all. The days were sunny, warm, and felt like a wonderful late summer. Simply perfect weather to get everything ready. It was the calm before the storms that would soon roll through. Memories of Stagnation in the South of… Read More »Leaving Bouches du Rhône: The Calm Before the Storm

Turning the Ocean into Drinking Water

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Here we go—still on the hard in Port Saint Louis du Rhône. Just in time, the package from Germany arrived with the watermaker, a reverse osmosis desalinator. This is my first project with Nike, and I want to have it installed before we splash so we can produce our own drinking water whenever we need it. Choosing the Right Watermaker Over the years, I did quite a bit of research and explored the available options.… Read More »Turning the Ocean into Drinking Water

15th August 2024 – Elba, Corsica, Marseille

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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

patreon update – 15th january 2024

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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

patreon update – 9th january 2024

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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

29. October 2023 – update and future plans

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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

7. September 2023 – Santana in Bandol and me in the mountains

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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

24. August 2023 – Sailing To Provence Update

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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

patreon update – 29th July 2019 (storm proof)

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Hey, We unintentionally put our little wooden boat to the ultimate test in some of the roughest conditions yet! The ocean has been relentless lately, with either massive swells hitting the shore or powerboats sending waves our way, rocking us like crazy. As a result, getting enough sleep to stay energized has been a bit of a challenge. We ended up staying longer than planned in Bandol after finding a spot with minimal swell. Afterward,… Read More »patreon update – 29th July 2019 (storm proof)

patreon update – 18th may 2019

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Hey there, It’s been a while since my last update, and things have been quite busy. Busy in the sense that I’ve managed to get a lot done, but also busy dealing with relentless winds and constant waves that kept the boat rocking. Whenever the sun decided to show up, I took the chance to get some office work done, though I had to retreat to a coffee shop most days. Even recording this little… Read More »patreon update – 18th may 2019

coffee time on board

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Hey there, Thank you so much for sticking with me. These past few weeks have really pushed me to the edge of my comfort zone, and I’ll be sharing more about that in upcoming posts. I’m finally finding the time to sit down at my computer and get back to writing. For now, I just want to send a huge thank you for your support. Your encouragement has been a big help in keeping me… Read More »coffee time on board

Bandol

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Summer might be over in Bandol, but I’ve finally made it here, and it’s just as beautiful as ever. I haven’t had the chance to upload a video yet, but I’m planning to do that next week. It’s been an intense stretch—3,300 kilometers on the road so far, with another 2,500 still ahead as I’ll need to swap cars again. The exciting part? I’m planning to splash the boat next week, so stay tuned for… Read More »Bandol