Fit-ish at Sea

Tuesday, 16 September, 2025

So here’s the deal: apparently “sailing” doesn’t count as exercise. At least not according to my primary care physician, who every time I proudly announce that my fitness routine consists of hoisting sails and dodging boom swings, grins like he’s just heard the punchline of a dad joke. “Markus,” he says, “I know your kind…

Empty Nester Cruise – Day 2

Saturday, 13 September, 2025

We had started this ‘Empty Nester’ mini cruise with the kind of plan that’s best described as “vibes-based navigation.” No rigid itinerary, no grand ambitions, just a loose idea and a boat full of snacks. Last night’s wind forecast was basically a shrug from Mother Nature: 1–3 knots for the next few days, so we…