Changing Course – An Epic Voyage in Search of a Sustainable Future

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Available mid-September 2026: The English edition of our book!

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Floris and Ivar set sail with a mission: to find solutions for an ecologically sustainable and socially just future. They quit their jobs, leave their families behind, and embark on a journey of discovery as Sailors for Sustainability.

Over the course of eight years, they sail more than 50,000 nautical miles, cross oceans five times, and endure storms as well as periods of complete calm. Along the way, they are captivated by untamed nature, vibrant underwater worlds, and heartwarming hospitality. At the same time, they are confronted with pollution, poverty, dead coral reefs, and melting glaciers.

But there is hope. Everywhere they go, they meet pioneers who demonstrate that a sustainable future is indeed possible. These innovators grow food in harmony with nature, store renewable energy, work cooperatively, and find contentment with fewer possessions. The sailors also meet Indigenous peoples who protect their ecosystems and treat one another with respect.

Floris and Ivar’s travel story is filled with exciting sailing adventures, surprising discoveries, personal transformation, and hope. It is an inspiration for anyone who wants to contribute to a sustainable future. Together, we can overcome the ecological and social crises, if we are willing to change course.

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We have done our best to produce this book as sustainably as possible. This means using a local printer to minimize transportation and lighter colors to reduce ink consumption. As with everything related to sustainability, however, doing things better is only half the story. Equally important to us is consuming less. So once you have finished reading this book, please pass it on to someone else.