Life at sea - real, raw and sometimes salty

We are Karin and Alex. We've been living aboard our sailboat Mabul for over three years. In our BoatCast and blog, we share what life at sea truly feels like – from tropical downpours and technical chaos to lonely anchorages.

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Blog

  • Winter Storage
    Freshly rested and full of new energy, we return to Mabul from our vacation in Colombia. But in addition to beautiful memories, we also bring back a far-reaching decision: after… Continue reading
  • The Vacation
    After several hot and strenuous months in the mangroves, filled with countless boat projects, it is finally time for a brief break. We leave Mabul behind almost rushed after finishing… Continue reading
  • The Mangrove Months
    Before finally passing through the canal into the long-awaited Pacific Ocean, there is one last short stop on land. The very last Panama Canal boat preparation. The worn-out cutlass bearing… Continue reading

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Gallery

  • Gallery – Birding Casa Pajero
    During our break from life at sea, we rented the little Casa Pajero cottage, with a balcony so close to the treetops that you could almost pick tamarinds and papayas…. Continue reading
  • Gallery – Casa Pajero
    During our short vacation a few weeks ago, we already knew that we wanted to return to Colombia for a longer period of time. Now Mabul is safely resting on… Continue reading
  • Gallery – Birding in Colombia
    While birding in Colombia, I traveled through the regions of Antioquia and Santander—two areas known for their extraordinary bird diversity. On my walks through misty mountain forests and remote trails,… Continue reading

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Publications

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