Adventure outside. Balance inside.
I travel slow, by sail, on foot and in my old van, together with my dog Wingo.
“One of the movement's leading voices.”
“She's turned hitching rides on boats from a sketchy endeavour into a graceful art. Do as she says.”
“I want every crew member to read it before they step on board.”
The pursuit of a healthy ocean and a healthy life is one and the same.
About
To me the whole magic of travel is to go slow, marvel and wander.
I've been a full-time nomad for more than 15 years. For many years it was super basic, without a shower or a fridge.
There is one constant in my life: the calling of the ocean. I've crossed the Atlantic five times and sailed to every continent except Antarctica. On land I walk, mostly with my dog Wingo. My van was my first car, and my first house.
Living nomadic can throw you off more than you think. Ayurveda is how I stay grounded between continents.
I choose time over money. Adventure isn't bought with money, it's chosen. If you hold a passport that lets you choose it, that's a privilege. Live it gently.
From ocean adventure comes awareness. From that comes caring. From caring comes action. Out of that came Ocean Nomads, the community I founded.
I founded Ocean Nomads to help people get on boats. By now we've helped hundreds of people do just that.
It brings together people who are just as excited about nature, adventure and doing it with purpose. Now and then we sail trips together. My Zero to Ocean Nomad course helps you get on your first boat.
Live with nature.
Atlantic sailing crew guide (English, 2017)
My guide to catching a sailboat ride across the Atlantic as crew. I interviewed 32 captains and 58 crew for it. More than 4,000 copies are out in the world.
Get the bookPer Anhalter über die Weltmeere (German, Delius Klasing, 2024)
In this book I tell how I hitch-sailed across the oceans. It goes from finding the right boat to life on board and why the ocean needs us.
Find the book50,000+ nautical miles
I've crossed five times, as crew and as skipper. The first time I left Mindelo in Cape Verde at the end of January 2015. I arrived in Tobago in mid February.
850 km on foot
I walked across the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Wingo joined me for much of the way.
Six years in the van
Most of my writing happens in the van. Nine months in Morocco over two winters became my guide, Roadtrip Morocco & Western Sahara.
Small moments
I only partner with brands I use myself, and I like to work together for the long run. You can also book me for writing commissions.
suzanne @ theoceanpreneur.comMy legs are tired and my heart is full.
The community I founded, with sailing trips and the Zero to Ocean Nomad course.
oceannomads.coHere I share stories and practical guides on sailing, hiking, vanlife and natural living.
Read the blogMy guides from the road. Roadtrip Morocco & Western Sahara is out. Your First Hike is almost ready.
See the guides
