Since two weeks we have a friend on board. It is a tight space and that means you can't hide for longer than some days. If even. Meeting that woman randomly and letting her stay with us for weeks showed me some parts of myself. But how? She has the same name as I have. …
How to overcome fear
Fear is a liar in the end. It tells you that you can't do this or that, it stops you from following your dreams. I am still struggling with my fears, but I try my best to face them. I don't want to be here In the second night of our crossing of the Biscay …
Happy ever after – my goal in life
To be honest, my goal in life is and has always been to be happy forever. No more sorrows, regrets or fears for me, please. That may sound ridiculous (well, it does sound ridiculous to me), but that's the truth. That is the story of my life. You can always find me where I feel …
Long distance sailing – why I love the Moody
When it comes to boats at all, it is a fairly hard decision to make which one you will buy. It depends a lot on personal liking and of course the money you are willing or able to spend. Monohull or multihull, how long should the boat be and what are what are the important things …
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Self-love – you have so much to offer
Living on a sailboat comes with a lot of challenges. I was always convinced that I am able to do anything that a man can do. Working on a farm already taught me that men are stronger than I am. I just cannot lift 50 kilos, already 30 make me struggle. That was bothering me …
The best things to do at the Algarve – off the beaten track
Well, the Algarve in Portugal is beautiful and especially Portimao is popular for it's long and stunning beaches. In this Article, I will tell you more about the hidden spots, the really good ones you need to see if you want to explore Portimao and it's surrounding not only for the touristy part but off …
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What are the important things on a boat – easy to understand
Well, as I mentioned in this post about communication on a sailboat, I am not very good when it comes to technic stuff on the boat. But I do live on boats for two years now and I try my best to get better. In this post, I want to talk about stuff, devices and all …
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How to save the environment – what can I do?
What can I do to help saving the environment? Help saving the planet? Having a background in agriculture (you can read more about me here), I already talked so much about this topic, that I would like to share some insights on what we all can do to help saving the beautiful earth we have. Even …
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How to live together and not kill each other on a sailboat
A relationship can be challenging enough while living on land. Being together 24/7 on a small sailboat increases the task a bit. I tell you about the reality
Men are from mars… communication on a sailboat
Do you want to know about real life communication between men and women? I will tell you the truth about how it is on a sailboat having a special men who sometimes thinks I'd gone crazy