A bit of context We had experience with SIMRAD/B&G electronics and also Garmin from our previous boat: designing a new NMEA2000 (N2K) network is quite easy... even mixing brands is (usually) not really a problem (as long as all devices support N2K communication standard, the standard NMEA cables and connectors... and as long you don't … Continue reading Sail boat electronics – 2026 update
Designing an electric saildrive (part #1)
The concept The concept is quite simple. Seen as a black box (see above), the propulsion system receives electrical power from the battery and turns the propeller. Add some control with the throttle and some output to a display and yet we have a system that can do its job. Let's open the box. We … Continue reading Designing an electric saildrive (part #1)
Going electric ⚡ with RIM DRIVE TECHNOLOGY
TL;DR: we do believe in electric propulsion systems - but this one did not work for us (and we tried hard for 3 years) We are not fans of diesel engines - we like to run them only when necessary to get in and out of the marina (or in and out of an anchorage.) … Continue reading Going electric ⚡ with RIM DRIVE TECHNOLOGY
Fixing the steering on a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49
State of the steering in early 2023 We got our new sail boat (Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 Performance, now called Mikasa) in February 2022 and we had to motor her from Antibes to Marseilles: no working genoa, and only a few days to do the passage. Before leaving the dock, I had surveyed the steering … Continue reading Fixing the steering on a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49
We all have a positive and encouraging role to play
We do not choose our emotions, but we can decide what to do with them. We can leave the anger and fear drive our society and our lives or we can use the energy generated by these emotions to look for solutions instead of culprits.
09NOV19: We will be at Geneva boat show
You would like to spend some time traveling/sailing with your family but you are still wondering where to start to prepare your adventure? If that is the case, we will happily see you at the Geneva boat show, on the 9th of November. We are looking forward to sharing our experience and getting you started.
Positive Feedback
Since I am self-employed and I am trying to sell my services I appreciate more every feedback or recommendation that I receive, with this article I want to encourage you to give feedback when something or someone is important for you and to think about others feedback.
What’s next?
What would you do after a long period sailing with your family? In our case, life will never be the same as before. We know what we want ; our priorities have changed and are clear. We have spent a long period of time in permanent connection with the sea, and we want to protect it. And we want to be back on the blue as soon as possible.
Positive Discipline
Did I ever talk about positive discipline? I made it, I am becoming a positive discipline facilitator, I have already started practising and I am really enjoying it. I found a super partner and in November we are going to start practising online together.
Going back to life on land
After a month on land, we are still sea nostalgic. During the first month, kids were super happy to be back home and see their old friends again. This week, for the first time, they start to realise that the experience was not so bad after all. We got our land legs back and we are very enthusiastic in becoming digital nomads and go back at sea some day.
Agile For Life 