People sometimes ask why I like sailing with kids. I always thought that was a funny question. Doesn’t everyone, I thought.. I imagined that all sailors wanted to share what they have with young people so the traditions can live on.  For me this is …

The sailing voyage has begun with a passage from the north to Dalmatia. We will use this time for a training passage with the regular crew before meeting the students in Kastela. Getting the crew familiar with the boat and by ourselves was just what we needed. Leaving port with with a light NE wind, …

Preparing to travel is always a bit tricky. When you think you are packed, there is always that uneasy feeling that you forgot something. We have now been working for three weeks getting Bente ready for the Watermelon Voyage and there are still a few things to do. I feel ready and prepared, thinking that …

    Cutting the new mast on Bente Dorte Part I: A mast is born in a forest   As the old adage goes- it is not the destination it is the journey that matters. Putting up the new mast on Bente Dorte was no exception. Here in Croatia things can be simple and things …