by SAILING ANIMA | Mar 1, 2026 | ADVENTURE
March 1st, 2026 After months of “making do” with a temporary setup, I’ve finally made some massive leaps toward true off-grid independence. From securing the galley for heavy seas to finally testing the limits of my new power bank, this week has been a...
by SAILING ANIMA | Feb 15, 2026 | ADVENTURE
February 15th, 2026 Sizing for the Life I Want: 25kg Anchor, Electric Windlass & Dedicated Lithium Battery There’s something grounding about anchoring. Not just physically — emotionally. My GibSea 402 is 40 feet long, around 7.5 tons, and she’s not a weekend...
by SAILING ANIMA | Feb 8, 2026 | ADVENTURE
February 8th, 2026 Lithium Batteries on a Sailboat – Real Boat Life Between Repairs and Upgrades Upgrading a boat rarely happens in neat, isolated steps. More often, one project leads straight into the next — usually because something else decides to fail at the same...
by SAILING ANIMA | Jan 25, 2026 | ADVENTURE
January 25th, 2026 Boat Life Reality in Curaçao – What This Post is about Living on a sailboat in Curaçao looks effortless in short clips: turquoise water, sunsets, calm anchorages. But behind every beautiful moment there is routine, work, and a fair share of...
by SAILING ANIMA | Jan 13, 2026 | SY ANIMA DEUTSCH
Warum mein Segeltraum nach St. Martin vor Bonaire endete Ein Plan, der auf dem Papier funktionierte Die letzten Wochen waren intensiv. Lehrreich. Und eine klare Erinnerung daran, dass auf See nicht der Plan entscheidet – sondern das Meer. Mein Ziel war klar:...
