Life is too interesting to stop exploring.
Curiosity has taken me into remarkable conversations, across oceans, and into places that have changed the way I look at life. This Library brings those different experiences together.
In Coaching Articles, I share thoughts and insights from years of working with leaders and entrepreneurs, exploring communication, personal development, and the choices that shape our lives.
In my Podcast, you’ll find seven-minute stories and fresh perspectives that might make you look at familiar things a little differently.
And in Travel Adventures, I invite you along on my journeys, from life aboard my sailboat to adventures through Africa and beyond, sharing the encounters, surprises, and experiences that make this life so fascinating.
Perhaps you’ll find something that makes you smile, think, or question something you’ve always taken for granted.
blog posts:
DIY Plywood Dinghy Build: Finished and Sea-Tested
We finished our DIY plywood dinghy—partly on a beach. Now it’s our daily ride, repairable anywhere, and surprisingly tough.
Building our Dinghy somewhere in Africa
After our dinghy was stolen in Palmeira, we tried replacing it—then decided to build our own in Mindelo. A scrappy one-week stitch-and-glue Spindrift build in a cramped garage, with cracks, fixes, fiberglass, and a nesting dinghy cut in two.
how beautiful the world is
An injured ankle keeps Floh aboard while Nike hikes Monte Gordo on São Nicolau—an episode about awe, perspective, and remembering how extraordinary this life still is.
Sailing from Sal to Sao Nicolau
Sailing overnight from Sal to São Nicolau turns rough with cross seas and a failing autopilot—then Cape Verde rewards us with Carriçal, a quiet fishing village and green volcanic valleys.
where to make landfall
Most sailors rush to Mindelo to provision and wait for an Atlantic window. We wanted to explore Cabo Verde—but a stolen dinghy changed everything. Palmeira is still worth slowing down for.
Tenerife to Sal: Our Longest Passage So Far
Nike is back aboard and we sail from Tenerife to Sal, Cabo Verde—our longest passage yet. The forecast lied, the seas got rough, and landfall in Palmeira felt like pure relief.
Watermaker Lessons After 1.5 Years on a Sailboat
After 1.5 years running a DIY Octopus Watermaker with a Kärcher pump, we share what worked, what broke, and the key lessons on placement, power, and daily use.
Final Stop Before Summer Break 2025
Our final El Hierro episode before Germany: we explore the island’s rugged south, visit La Restinga and the ancient site of El Julan, and reflect on perspective before heading on.
El Hierro, the End-of-the-Map Island
After weeks of island-hopping, we reach El Hierro—lush cloud forests, volcanic coasts, relentless wind, and the sobering reality of migrant arrivals in La Restinga.
The Edge Of The World
From an “easy” day sail to a gusty arrival: we sail to El Hierro with a summer plan for Santana, scope out La Estaca, and discover why this quiet island still demands respect.
Sailing to Valle Gran Rey
From anchoring in gusty Valle Gran Rey to a dockside concert and a road trip through La Gomera’s wildflower-covered mountains—plus a look at Silbo Gomero, the island’s whistling language.
Sailing The Canary Islands
From Tenerife to La Gomera: a fast, windy crossing through the acceleration zone, then calm anchorages near Playa de Santiago and a hidden bay of cliffs, caves, and quiet magic.
A Surprise In Tenerife
A viewer shout in Tenerife turns into a day trip with Alberto up to Mount Teide. Volcano landscapes, rolling clouds, and the magic of unexpected connection.
Anchored in Costa Brava: The Last Days of Summer
Anchored in Costa Brava during the last days of summer — warm water, quiet anchorages, and reflections on slowing down before the season ends.
Changed Plans
Sailing update — changed plans, shifting conditions, and learning to adapt when the route no longer makes sense.
patreon update – 1st december 2023
Update from my old home in Beatenberg, Switzerland
patreon update – 8th November 2023
Update from Bandol, where I spend the fall and winter
Big waves crashing on Port de Bandol
Big waves crashing into Port de Bandol during a recent storm, causing flooding and damage.
09. September 2023 Boatworks and more
An update about future plans, uncertainty, and choosing direction without needing all the answers yet.
patreon update – 18th may 2019
Busy days in wind and swell, plus an update on my planned documentary—Patreon gets the beta footage first. flohjoe
patreon update – december 15th 2018
A quick update from the South (Dec 15, 2018). Short and simple—just a note from Floh.
patreon update – september 25th 2018
A brief Patreon update from Sept 25, 2018—where things stand right now and what’s coming next.
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