A Real-Time Update from El Hierro to Germany and Beyond Next week I’ll continue sharing Nike’s video series, including a wild little episode where we swap out two through-hull valves while Santana is still in the water. But before that, I wanted to give you a quick real-time update from the road—or more precisely, from the dock in Lübeck. Santana at the Edge of Europe Right now, Santana is moored at La Estaca Marina on… Read More »What Are the Options?
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
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 friends, I recently arrived at my little wooden boat, and to be honest, I wasn’t quite sure what to do next. It took me some time to figure things out, and I wanted to settle on a plan before sharing the news with all of you. This summer has been brutally hot and dry, which isn’t great for a wooden boat, as you might imagine. The wood had started drying out and I knew… Read More »no sailing, yet