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A Return to Mexico: Sailing, Soulmates, and Santana’s Setbacks

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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

Who is this guy? UTL Introduction

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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

2nd September 2024 – Untie The Lines crossing the Tehuantepec Bay

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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

11th July 2024 – untie the lines, season 7

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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