14 July 2018 – Crossing the Blue Desert
From Cape Verde we set sail for Brazil, our longest trip so far. As we cross the blue desert, we deal with varying weather and find a paradise-like oasis.
31 May 2018 – Canary Island Hopping
We hop between the Canary Islands and discover their stunning natural beauty. We also learn about banana logic and a unique renewable energy storage system.
4 May 2018 – Traveling Back in Time
After almost two years at sea, it’s time for a trip back home to share the 30 sustainable solutions we discovered in Europe with our followers and partners.
16 March 2018 – Volcanoes and Paint
We sail from Morocco to the Canary Islands. With friends we explore its volcanic landscapes. Luci gets hauled out for repairs and maintenance.
4 February 2018 – Another World
When we leave the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean welcomes us with calm weather and fresh fish! And brings us to another world...
27 December 2017 – Go West
Despite the strong headwinds, we make progress sailing west. We visit Malta, Tunisia and Sardinia. And celebrate a lively Christmas in Palma de Mallorca.
29 July 2016 – Danish Ambitions and Swedish Nature
In Copenhagen, Denmark, we research the city's climate ambitions and visit Rockwool to learn about insulation and energy reduction. We sail along the West Coast of Sweden and visit Kosterhavet National Park and Kosters Trädgården, where co-founder Helena von Bottmer explains permaculture to us.
Danish roadside stall
8 July 2016 – German Food and Danish Energy
In Germany we visit Unverpackt Kiel, a packaging-free store, and the Kattendorfer Hof, one of Europe's largest Community Supported Agriculture farms. We then sail to Samsø to learn about their energy transition, before heading to Copenhagen.
26 June 2016 – The Compass Leads the Way
Enkhuizen (NLD) - Kiel (DEU) The “compass pole” in Harlingen’s harbour is notorious. According to our neighbours in the marina, sailing yachts that need their compass calibrated should…
7 August 2015 – Sailing Home
“It looks like we’ll have a weather window with E wind in three days” says Ivar. Neither of us feels like going back, but our fourth and last holiday week has…
31 July 2015 – The Norwegian Riviera
Goodmorning Mandal “A gift from the harbour master!” says Ivar when he finds a little bag in the cockpit that contains fresh bread and jam. Following a good…
We’re on our way to Norway! Beautiful weather and a calm sea
14 July 2015 – Test Run to Norway
"The wheel is not responding!” I panic a bit: we’re “not in command”. The autopilot continuously spins the steering wheel, which should stop after 3 cycles when the…
The Brandaris lighthouse welcomes us to Terschelling
5 January 2015 – “Maiden” Trip to Terschelling
Finally - after 15 months of renovations, we are sailing again! Our first trip is taking us to an old time favourite: the island of Terschelling. We leave…