A guy from saxony became a sailor

I never had anything to do with water or the sea's other that my dad was born in Wismar (at the east German northsea). Grown up in Saxony, I was as far away from sea as some whales from land. Due to circumstances I went sailing at the age of 33 and after this I changed my life to become a sailor.

Six years later I look back to a lot of adventures, hard and good times. Meeting fabulous people, very selfish people, sweet persons and everything in between. At the end, boats are alive because of the people on them. Without us, they are just a piece of wood, steel or fiber glass. We as human give things purpose and nature gives us purpose.

A few impressions: ships I have been sailing on or with.

The fight with nature, the feeling you have while traveling, the exploration of your self and our vessel of transportation are a thrill in life not a lot of people can experience. Unfortunately, sailing is a elite sport and will always be because of the circumstances how everything works. You need to spend a lot of time and money to sail the world BUT if you want something, you will achieve something.

A few of the people I meet along the way:

Regardless if you want to be a great content creator, a poet, a singer or what ever it might be there are a few things that will lead you to your goal: Passion, Struggle and Love.

I had all of them and a lot more and still I feel the choice to go sailing was a good one.

Here is my art in motion

I hope you enjoy my a few words and the video!

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