In early 2022, after sailing Maru for three months, I knew that ideally, I wanted the same type of boat—just larger. I studied drawings and documentaries about all types and sizes of Wharram catamarans and concluded that the 12-meter (40-foot) category is large enough for decent living. And I was dazzled by the drawings of 20-meter / 60-foot ships—large enough to host a small village.
But Maru was the boat I had, and I was happy and proud to sail her from Sweden to France.
By the end of 2022, I decided to stop the great Maru experiment and look for a larger boat. Out of reach back then—it was pure hope.
Two attempts to buy a 40-foot catamaran failed due to quality problems in the boats. The Blues opportunity (boat on the right-hand side of the image) turned out to be a success on all levels. I have been living and cruising on the boat for nine months now, and for the past three months without any marina. This has only been possible due to your help!
Sailing Blues autonomously—always on anchor and producing all energy on board—is also a short proof of concept for how a larger boat could operate.
One fantasy loop turned into reality.
The idea of the 60-foot boat never left my heart.
Two days ago, I found Spirit of Gaia in the bay of Culatra / Armona (boat in the centre of the image). This 63-foot giant is not only the flagship model of James Wharram (RIP) and Hanneke Boon’s designs—it is the very boat which James, Hanneke, and many guests personally sailed for decades. She is the holy grail for Wharram sailors. And here I am, paddling around her, looking at every detail. She felt magically attractive and surprisingly familiar. Anchoring next to her feels like an incredible honour.
Another fantasy loop kissing my reality—and diving back into the realm of dreams.
Now Blues is the boat I have. Sailing and living on board makes me happy and proud.
Still confused, nevertheless.
Touring Test 