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Magic Place In The Sea Of Cortez

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And here we go again! Video number three is here, and I’m thrilled to be almost aligned with Nike’s release schedule. In real time, we’re anchored at a tiny island north of Formentera, waiting for the wind to shift. Tomorrow—Tuesday—we plan to set sail toward the African continent. For ease with customs, our destination is Melilla, one of two EU cities on African soil. That said, we’re taking it easy. If the wind, the waves,… Read More »Magic Place In The Sea Of Cortez

Village At The End Of The World

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Hey My Friend, Here we go with video number two this week! I think Ennio Morricone has written the perfect theme song for this deserted fishing village at the southernmost tip of Baja California. The eerie, foggy weather that greeted us after successfully crossing the Sea of Cortez created an unforgettable, cinematic atmosphere for this strange and fascinating place. A Beach Like No Other The beach here was a special place—strewn with hundreds, if not… Read More »Village At The End Of The World

3 Nights At Sea

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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

Comfort, Speed, and Discovery

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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

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

6th April 2024 – changed plans

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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

patreon update – 1st december 2023

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patreon update – 8th November 2023

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Big waves crashing on Port de Bandol

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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

sunset in levanto & logbook 20191216

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Hey, I hope you’re doing well and that the end of the year isn’t too stressful for you. I wanted to take a moment to share a beautiful sunset from Levanto, where we spent some wonderful days with new friends. I’ve just returned from Elba, and let me tell you—I made it there just in time. You can read the full story in my Patreon-only blog here: Simplicity of Happiness Logbook #20191216. To give you a quick rundown, I… Read More »sunset in levanto & logbook 20191216

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

patreon update – september 25th 2018

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While my boat patiently waits up in the North/East, I recently spent a week in Corsica, exploring whether it could be the perfect place to spend next summer. Spoiler alert: it absolutely is. Corsica is even more beautiful than I imagined, and contrary to my online research, I discovered plenty of wind-protected bays with excellent anchorage grounds. Now, the challenge is getting my boat there. I’m still unsure if it will sail without some modifications,… Read More »patreon update – september 25th 2018