-36 ° Spitsbergen: sailing through the Arctic no-man’s-land

Posted on 17 October 2022
By Capt. Deckhand

copyright @ Martijn Smeets Fotografie

Autumn and winter are majestic seasons to go sailing for those who dare to conquer the wet & cold. However, sailing in these seasons is not without its challenges. Floris de Waard is a seasoned sailor when it comes to sailing in the cold and wet. Floris shares his experiences and tips & tricks for clothing when sailing in cold conditions with us and you! Besides great stories of his encounters with the wildlife in the wide land and waters of Spitsbergen.

Why We Want PTFE & PFC Free Gear

Posted on 5 October 2022
By Capt. Deckhand
Posted in #Foreverchemicals, #PFCfree, #PTFEfree

PFC & PTFE are together with PFAS the better know forever chemicals. So what are these chemicals, are they dangerous, what purpose do they have, and are there any alternatives? We give you a brief but valuable anwser to these questions

Meet a sailor; Jan & Annelinde

Posted on 12 May 2022
By Capt. Deckhand

Always wanted to know what it’s like to live on board? Jan and Annelinde call Wilson, their Nelson 46, home. They provide a little insight into life aboard and their upcoming summer voyage to the Nordic countries.