Ocean Nomads

10/10/2026

Milestone! And New Moon Meet-up Reminder (TODAY!).

Years of work reaching a next chapter. Next week Thomas, founding ambassador of Ocean Nomads, will leave the dock with his sailing vessel Windfall as a start of a big journey into the Artic, to stay a winter in the ice.

But first coming up: supporting Koen kitesurfing across the Atlantic. WILD! and we’re so proud of you Thomas! And all the ocean nomads helping hands who have supported him along the way. 🫶 And with a boatload of crew from Ocean Nomads who met-up and mingled over the years on our trips and meet-ups.

Many Ocean Nomads have sailed with Thomas (aka) Thomas on an Ocean Nomads trip, and then became skippers or even boat owners, and many of Ocean Nomads will soon sail the Atlantic with him, (the kite support crew is complete) and many after may have the opportunity to jump on board🌱

We are so super proud that these connections came together via our small but wild and global network of determined bold ambitious ocean nomads here. Where the big dreams are normal 💫 And now many setting out on adventures together!

These adventures and team-ups start with saying YES and then hello if our tribe is your vibe. We support each starter and share the insights, struggles, and connections to make these dreams real.

With another opportunity for that today in the New Moonly meet-up, hosted by the captain himself & if we’re lucky his host buddy Jonatan Bjorkman tuning in from a mountain top on the Continental Divide Trail somewhere

Do you have a stripey of signal today? Come say hi!

Join / login the network app, navigate to events & tune in from your wild corner today 💫

Comment JOIN and we send over the waypoint to join the network community 🧭

09/10/2026

This is the truth:
1. At best, your friends will think you’re “just on another holiday.” At worst, they’ll think you’re running away from something.
2. You’ll realize that boat life is 10% sailing, 90% adapting, learning, fixing, and figuring stuff out
3. Saying “I want to sail the ocean” will terrify people (especially mum) and sometimes yourself.
4. You’ll meet people who doubt you or tell you it’s not possible without experience.
5. No amount of sunsets, dolphins, or paradise beaches is enough, you’ll want more depth, more connection, more purpose.
6. You’ll miss hot showers, clean laundry, fresh veggies, and space that doesn’t move. Often.
7. People will ask how you did it, but very few will take action themselves.
8. You’ll feel challenged, seasick & you’ll grow more than ever.
9. You’ll be scared. You’ll go for it anyway.
10. You’ll realize this lifestyle isn’t a dream. It’s a decision. And one few people are actually willing to make.

BUT...

1. The people who get it, they’ll become your tribe. And they’ll never let you go back to “normal.” (Welcome to Ocean Nomads community 🥰)
2. You’ll learn skills (on boats, in life, with people) that make you wildly resourceful & confident.
3. You’ll meet yourself again, in a way you never did in your day job or city apartment.
4. You’ll learn how little you actually need, and how alive you can feel with the wind, stars & salty showers.
5. The discomfort makes you courageous.
6. You’ll stop chasing freedom and realize you live it.
7. You’ll become the kind of person people call when they want to change their life.
8. You’ll start trusting your instincts
9. You’ll realize “someday” is a lie. The real magic happens when you say now.
10. It make you aware how precious nature is, and gives you superpowers to protect it.

It’s worth it, isn’t it? Which one hits home the most? whereever home is 🌊🥰

Curious to dip your toes into the possibility of sailing an ocean?

Comment ‘offshore’ 👇and we send over a free Safety Mini-Guide For (aspiring) Ocean Sailing Crew. some tips to be Ocean Ready!

05/10/2026

From the Logbook, the Netherlands, September 2026 ⛵

Sooo great uniting with fellow Ocean Nomads. From far away corners we made way to meet in person, on SV Windfall. Oh so important and precious.

Maike just sailed to Denmark on her own vessel! Bart just sailed to the UK and back crossing shipping lanes in a tiny sloop, because, why not? Menno is going strong getting his vessel ready to put in the water (hands on deck wanted!). Monique joined with fresh harvest from her garden and pro photography skills. Thomas is going for his first trip on Windfall this week, and very soon she’s heading south to sail across the Atlantic with Koen kitesurfing across the Atlantic and then off to the Artic. Robert from SV Twister came to say hi, and Heinke & Chris hopped by to learn more about Ocean Nomads.

Thank you for making the effort, your energy, and all that delicious yummyness you all made from scratch 🫶

“A meeting like this gives me so much strength to keep pursuing my dream. When I hear about your experiences, I feel again that I’m not alone in being crazy enough to have big dreams. Hope to see you all over New Year’s in Mindelo!” Menno

Sometimes we may forget how special this bunch is, until you put us all on the same deck. I’m superpowered from it!

Fun fact: I was the only one without a vessel. What courageous legends you all are.

Next big one: New Year in Mindelo, Cape Verde. Twister sails in from Tenerife with a crew of ocean nomads, Christmas at sea included. A few bunks left, you know where to find us 😉

And if you want to be mingling & meeting with fellow eco ocean travel & lifestyle adventurers, that’s what our community is for. Come join us 💙 Link in bio.

Xx Suzy

📸 Moni Q Ue

03/10/2026

🌊 Live Wisely, Move Slowly, Protect Our Playground 💙⛵

🎥 Shining in the video: Blair as he reflects on the wisdom he’s gained from years at sea. He embodies the Ocean Nomads values: adventure, sustainability, and community and we’re proud to have him lead and inspire in the ocean nomads network. 💙🫶

As Blair reflects on the beauty of moving slowly through life, we’re reminded of our shared mission: to protect what we love: the ocean.

The ocean is more than our playground: it’s the heart of our planet, producing 70% of the oxygen we breathe and teeming with life we must protect. At Ocean Nomads, we:

🌱 Inspire Sustainable Travel & Lifestyle: Minimizing harm and maximizing positive impact.
🌍 Ignite Ocean Action: Turning awareness into meaningful care and action.
🤝 Build a Conscious Community: Connecting sailors, scientists, and adventurers to create waves of change.

What does moving slowly and making an impact mean to you?

Share your thoughts below! 🌊

Ps. If you want to experience slow travel by sail for real, unite with us at sea sailing around the Atlantic 💙

Comment Atlantic & we send over the info 💫

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01/10/2026

Sailinglife realization action point👉 Join communities, not individuals.

Why?

Once you are part of a community, you progress faster and with more love and laughs🥰 One person’s tip or connection can change your life course.🧭 Imagine what a bunch of people’s tips, stories, and support can do. And together it’s just easier, more fun, safer and more meaningful than it’s alone.

With ocean nomads we connect ocean people, resources, boats, adventure opportunities, ideas and knowledge to realize ocean travel, accelerate our eco and passion projects, and adventure with more fun, impact and nature connection.

Check out our pinned post in our profile to see what the Ocean Nomads network has brought to our members 🥰✨💫 And add your experience to it if you joined us at some point somewhere 🙏🌱We love to show your success stories!

The best part, it’s easy to join the Ocean Nomads community! We are global, moving, accessible, and you can join us from anywhere today. Thanks to our map and people connection feature on the app it’s easier to meet your adventure buddies and support crew.

Join us with your vessel ⛵️ or as a nomad 🧜‍♀️ navigating (or aspiring to) navigate the seas. We are spread out into wild corners of the world. What unites us is our love for the ocean, ocean adventure, and drive to protect it 💙

Curious to join the network? Comment👉 JOIN

💙 Or go all in on real life ocean adventure and people connections and jump on board SV Twister with us around the Atlantic 🙃

WARNING: Your life will never be the same ;)

What dream are you working towards to?


💫📹 Grace

30/09/2026

Explore, Connect & Make impact this winter. Comment 👉 Atlantic & we send over the waypoints 🧭

To connect with nature, each other, and a healthy lifestyle full of purpose & adventure 💙💫

30/09/2026

Provisioning Tips & Tools

Food is one of the biggest happiness and health factors on any sailing trip. Whether we’re provisioning for an Atlantic crossing, a coastal trip or a weekend sail, we try to make our food choices work for both a healthy crew and healthy ocean.

Between us the Ocean Nomads crew have organised more than 30 trips and expeditions and provisioned everything from weekend sails to ocean crossings. We’ve made most of the provisioning mistakes so you don’t have to.

Link in the comments to the tips

29/09/2026

Would you jump into 1000s meter deep big blue? 🙊 Say YES 💫 We are here to help make it happen ! 💙

Comment 👉 Atlantic & we send over all the info on joining the crew for our upcoming adventure around the Atlantic Ocean and criss crossing the Caribbean Sea.

Not available this winter? Join the member network for lots more ripples, projects, adventure opportunities and connections around the big blue 💙

🎥 snippet of Sailing the Atlantic, the film. A story about 17 people sailing across the Atlantic Ocean on a 100-year-old Classical Schooner vessel.

We’re so excited for all who are part of the next story 🌊

What’s one of those things you didn’t get to do in your life, but you did?

28/09/2026

This is why we sail. For the adventure. For the connection. For the ocean. 💙

What draws you to ocean adventure?

Anna captured it perfectly after our Canary Islands to Cape Verde offshore journey, how the ocean humbles you, connects you, and reminds you of what truly matters. Out here, strangers become a tight-knit crew, and every mile deepens your respect for nature.

On our next Offshore Sailing Adventures are on the horizon, sailing around the Atlantic Ocean! Navigating wild coastlines, remote anchorages, and open ocean passages. Hands-on experiences will give you real-world offshore sailing skills, covering everything from passage planning and sail handling to night watches and teamwork. Step into every crew role and discover what it means to sail offshore between countries

Join a trip: www.oceannomads.co/trips

27/09/2026

What do you do with trash when you can't take the bin out for 21 days? Meet Mike, crew member on our Atlantic crossing on SV Twister, in charge of waste management on board: separating, cleaning, and cutting down every piece of plastic, paper, glass and metal, so nothing goes overboard and nothing starts to smell.

What's your best eco ocean impact tip in relation to waste?

Upcoming winter we sail around the Atlantic again, and still have a few crew spots. Are you the eco ocean adventurer to complete our crew? Comment CREW and we send you more info

What do you do with trash when you can't take the bin out for 21 da...