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How not to act when orca’s ‘attack’ your sailingboat and what to do instead as a sailors
As sailors we have a responsibility to do our best for a healthier ocean. Afterall, we are merely visitors. We also want to stay safe and the orca killer whale interactions with your boat can be terrifying. In this blogpost you find resources to be aware and be prepared as a sailor navigating orca waters.
Sailing vessels! Here’s how we can help you with creating you adventure & eco driven sailing crew team
For safe and happy sailing together, a good match and collaboration between the captain and crew is essential. Extra crew can give you more sleep, reduce costs, increase safety, and add more knowledge and fun to the journey. A well-chosen, informed, and prepared crew can make the trip more pleasant and safe for you as
A Deep Dive into plastic pollution for Ocean Enthusiasts
Over the years plastic pollution has got a stage. More and more awareness seems to exist about this challenge planet ocean is facing. But why is plastic pollution in the ocean such a problem? Do you know the full scale of the issue? What is plastic in the first place? And what can we do as Ocean Nomads to make a difference?
Ocean Nomads sailing sisters in the spotlight! 5 female ocean dream realizers are living it.
These fearless ladies choose a life with nothing less they are capable of living. These women go from dreaming to doing in their sailing and sustainability projects. What they all have in common: They had no clue about sailing or how to realize it all. But they just went for it! And made it happen. And the journeys keep unfolding and that’s beautiful to follow.
Meet Ocean Nomads Skipper: Eoin | Kayaker, Surfer & Professional Sea Hippy
Eoin! What’s your story? I grew up in Limerick, Ireland, and was involved in outdoor sports from a young age. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been surfing, hiking, camping, and spending as much time as possible outdoors. I got involved in kayaking in a big way when I was a teenager and
3 ways to find a sailboat ride on someone else’s boat
How to find a sailboat ride?
ON Camp at the Forester Snapshots | Netherlands Meet-up
ON Camp at the Forester Snapshots | Netherlands Meet-up Sooo cool to catch up and connect some Ocean Nomads brothers and sisters in the Netherlands this weekend in the nature campside forest in Flevoland. Here’s a little recap! Camping style catch-up with some beachball and badminton play, home made veggie pizza in the
Sailboat Travel & Crewing Opportunities | Spring / Summer 2023
Adventure, Impact and community focused sailing possibilities to get the ocean in your veins and jump on board to experience travelling by sail boat. A snapshot of crewing opportunities Spring and Summer 2023 by Ocean Nomads Members
We sailed around the Atlantic! A recap and wrap up
In 13 legs, we’ve been sailing around the Atlantic with the focus on: Adventure Sailing, Positive Impact, Stories & Skill Building, Conscious Lifestyle & Ocean Minded Community.
210 days
13 legs
15.000 Miles
12 Countries
37 Islands
100 Nomads!
What a voyage it has been!
Sailing Across the Atlantic on SV Twister | A poem by Luis
A poem dedicated to new friends who, together, we crossed the Atlantic on Twister, 2022 (3426 NM). With love, By Luis Kong Atlantic This old lady travels metal to water with her sharp keel slicing swells like a wild horse bucking up and down in the Atlantic rodeo. She’s pushing forward the love of motion and
We have arrived from the Atlantic Crossing! | Some highlights
What happens if you put 17 strangers on a boat together for a longggg period of time? An adventure of a lifetime! Happy, tired, and beyond excited we made it safe and sound to the tropics. Last week we arrived in the West Indies after a succesful Atlantic crossing! In this blogpost some photos &
She’s off! SV Twister and Ocean Nomads sail around the Atlantic Ocean | Departure Recap
She’s off! This Tuesday 07 AM SV Twister set sail out of Amsterdam for a mission around the Atlantic Ocean with a boat load of Ocean Nomads driven for an experience with full ON adventure, impact and community. What a milestone already to reach this point. Thank you everyone involved for helping to make
