When I first set out to find an adventure, I knew I wanted more than just a vacation. I was craving something new—an experience in a different country, the thrill of sailing but with an experienced captain and crew who could keep me safe while I learned, and, most of all, the chance to connect …
Dear Ocean Nomads family! FIVE YEARS AGO this crazy dream floating around in our anchorages was officially launched: the Ocean Nomads Community! Just over a decade ago, I had no clue about sailing life. Just a deep curiosity to a different way of life. More in tune with nature. More free. For years I travelled on …
OCEAN NOMADS COMMUNITY turns FIVE. Celebration time! Read More »
📍 Riga, Latvia | 6–8 May 2025 Earlier this month, I represented Ocean Nomads at the Cross-Re-Tour workshop in Riga a 3-day in-person gathering focused on the twin transition in tourism: digital and green. The event brought together 87 selected projects and 12 national partner organisations from across Europe. Cross-Re-Tour is a European Union–funded initiative supporting small-scale …
Ocean Nomads at the Cross-Re-Tour Workshop in Riga Read More »
Ocean. Adventure. Resilience. Sisterhood. This week, we’re gathering in Scheveningen to screen Women & the Wind, a raw and intimate documentary that chronicles the transatlantic voyage of three women aboard Mara Noka, a 50-year-old wooden catamaran. Over 30 days at sea, they confront the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean, the presence of plastic pollution in …
Ocean nomads in Cabo Verde When I heard about the offshore ON trip from the Canaries to Cabo Verde I was thrilled – finally, some ocean nomads in Cabo Verde! In my two years on São Vicente, I never had the chance to meet some fellow ocean nomads here. But then I found out the …
Scholarship Opportunity with upcoming Ocean Nomads Sail Training Adventure | Canary Islands One of the big drives for us is to make ocean adventure more accessible. Via the network, meet-ups, resources, and our trips we aim to accelerate your ocean nomads journey. Some of us have time, some of us have money. Not very often we have …
Short little video from Suzy See the original and full post on the ocean nomads network hub. We are super excited to soon bring to you a new fresh edition of the Ocean Nomads Network! Navigating to you Spring 2025! We are currently re-shaping the membership experience and would love looove to hear from YOU! …
The Ocean Nomads Network gets a big update! Let us hear your wishes! + Sneak Peak Read More »
Watchkeeping is one of the most essential roles on a sailboat. Whether you’re sailing across an ocean or navigating between islands, standing watch is about more than just steering, it’s about safety, teamwork, and keeping the rhythm of the boat going 24/7. Watch can be boring, but it’s vital for the safety of the vessel …
Watchkeeping when sailing offshore. What’s good to know? Read More »
Here’s a little recap of our recent Offshore Skillbuilding Adventure from the Canary Islands to Cape Verde. At the end of January, we set sail from Canary Islands to Cape Verde. An offshore skill building trip and training has been in great demand. With one of our best skippers Thomas beyond excited to run it, …
We did it! Sailing Canary Islands to Cape Verde. A Recap Read More »
If you’re looking for more than just a sailing trip or training, Ocean Nomads offers adventurous sailing and skill-building experiences to help you realize sailing lifestyle dreams with impact and community. Whether you’re dreaming of crossing oceans as crew, improving your skills to become a skipper, or embracing a sustainable life at sea on your own boat, …
10 Reasons to Level Up Your Sailing Skills with an Ocean Nomads Adventure Sailing Trip Read More »
