Lasting memories
Complete journey photo collection! Thanks to all our amazing friends around the globe and Jade Akka, our stunning, beautiful, super comfy and most reliable go-anywhere-yacht!
Mehr erfahrenComplete journey photo collection! Thanks to all our amazing friends around the globe and Jade Akka, our stunning, beautiful, super comfy and most reliable go-anywhere-yacht!
Mehr erfahrenAfter a year of work, it's time to head back to Switzerland. Sad to leave, but glad to have made such good friends. And proud of Jade Akka.
Mehr erfahrenNo, work is more important. Opening the Synpulse Management Consulting office and getting it running with new staff. However, some days on the water and in the mountains are key to recharge!
Mehr erfahrenBack to work, back to week end explorations. And into the opera house.
Mehr erfahrenFrom blue- to white-collar, from Europe to the Pacific, from Zurich-style to Sydney classic
Mehr erfahrenPittwater with Jolie, Vivant and PvB, quiet anchorages with short bushwalks and - fog in the morning.
Mehr erfahrenFor our friends at the GFS, Isa wrote an article on our Pacific trip
Mehr erfahrenWith the work visa we are back in normal life. In a different town, upside down, though!
Mehr erfahrenOn holiday at home, we marvel at our previous home country, wander along snowy mountains and dive deep in discussions around democracy, society & climate - as well as the ancient romans.
Mehr erfahrenA last sail on the Pacific, then the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race gives us an impression of the things to come on New Years. We are still amazed by Sydney and all the activities keeping the inhabitants busy
Mehr erfahrenThe best way to see Sydney is probably on a racer-cruiser with friends - and other surprise findings
Mehr erfahrenSporty-trendy-beach Manly, old-welath-Mosman, Zoo with a view and sailing to the Harbour Bridge: it got intense. Not only mind blowing urbanity, an incredible number of sails on a workday, exciting views, but also a good bye ahead stirred our emotions.
Mehr erfahrenLooking back at what we did I summarized the most important learnings
Mehr erfahrenMeandering to the Gold Coast and fast sailing farther south we explore the eastern Australian coast. As along the US west coast, bars need to be crossed. Once inside, we walk forests and small cities - and occasionally enjoy the usual latte.
Mehr erfahrenAfter the loneliness of passage and the remote pacific islands Brisbane takes us in completely. But not only because of the circumstances: it's just a wonderful modern city.
Mehr erfahrenPotentially the last passge brings us swiftly from Fiji to Brisbane. However, we suffer autopilot damage and in turn hand steer the boat 24h a day ... We are glad to arrive quickly and appreciate Jade Akka even more.
Mehr erfahrenThe last of the three - Polynesia, Tonga, now Fiji. Before the journey turns south into colder climates we enjoy more scenic beaches, steep reefs, big fish like manta rays and local hospitality
Mehr erfahrenA little bluesy we arrive in Tonga. After "boat de-tox" we hear the whales singing - it may be the blues, but it may be also way different
Mehr erfahrenFrom no wind to upwind sailing, we got it all this time. Including a wonderful stop out there in the blue ...
Mehr erfahrenDiving the inside and outside of atolls is just one of the beauties. The hospitality we found and the quietness the other
Mehr erfahrenMarina? We did not really remeber how life can be in cities. Starting in Papeete we sailed step by step towards famous Bora Bora
Mehr erfahrenExploring the Tuamotus under water does get you close to sharks!
Mehr erfahrenLandfall after 21 days at sea is quickly followed by exploring the culture, landscape and cuisine of French Polynesia
Mehr erfahrenHow is offshore passage making? Mind, body, soul and ship, all needs to fit. Read how it does!
Mehr erfahrenSailing across the Pacific motivated us to prepare extra well. Everything needs to work: from water to sails, from engine to communications, many many systems and items need to be ready. And last but not least: shopping food for a few months travelling!
Mehr erfahrenAfter an intense maintenance schedule we go sailing with Matthias, Susanna and Georgia. The beaches and the bright sun pay back for all our days of work - for Susanna and Matthias it's exactly the same: a short easter break from their challenging jobs.
Mehr erfahrenWith Isa's mum and her friend Rosanna we enjoy La Paz gastronomy and hed out north. A day with strong wind tests our guests - but recovery is close as we spend many days in picturesque anchorages with all blue skies
Mehr erfahrenExploring the lovely La Paz city and it's surrounding islands. Wonderful beaches, colorful bays, turtles, fish etc including kajaking & short hike
Mehr erfahrenBaja Sur brought us new friends, amazing food & two very special guests. Besides very scenic remote island walks with elephant seal sights
Mehr erfahrenFirst experiences in Mexico (food, people, city, landscape) while getting ready for the solar panel mounting structure to be delivered. With our new "solar wing" we head on towards the south
Mehr erfahrenBusiness, friends & Christmas in San Diego before clearing out and heading south
Mehr erfahrenJade Akka Hotel hosts NIPS guests while the crew explores LA in a few days
Mehr erfahrenFirst steps on the way - and back - and back out again. Nice sailing, more and more southernly looking landscape. And finally we made it in time to LA
Mehr erfahrenWorking hard, exploring intensively & relaxing joyfully. San Francisco and the Bay Area are our home for a few weeks. We fix a broken halyard, observe wonderful sunsets, explore Yosemite and enjoy a few days of rest.
Mehr erfahrenIn a gale from Trinidad to Bodega Bay
Mehr erfahrenFirst leg towards SF - Strait of Juan de Fuca, Bars, Bars, Bars and more Bars and downwind sailing
Mehr erfahrenBack into the US, we observe orcas hunting from our down-town Port Angeles anchorage. Now we are under way towards Seattle - taking it easy as we wait for parts to beautify Jade Akka
Mehr erfahrenImpressive wildlife & great sailing along Vancouver Island "outside"
Mehr erfahrenGoing north up to Aristazabal's north end. However, no passage to Haida, instead sailing through the night north again.
Mehr erfahrenSailing Vancouver Island, BC Coast, Goose Islands, inlets & seeing estuaries
Mehr erfahrenSailing Desolation Sound and northwards
Mehr erfahrenGetting from Anacortes to Vancouer handling the new (to us) boat
Mehr erfahrenSailing Anacortes - Sidney - Nanaimo - Vancouver - Sucia - Anacortes to test Jade Akka
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Mehr erfahrenWelcome to boating in winter
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