After 2 days of training (sailing and drinking) in St Barths the Something Hot team returned well prepared to St Maarten. Ready to sail the Heineken regatta! The team consists of Leen (BEL), Zita, Jacobine, Gaby (all Dutch) and Fee (NZL) who was on St Maarten visiting her dad and very eager to join us.  … More Something Hot

Finally! Today is D-day. The start of the RORC600 Caribbean. 600 miles around 11 leeward islands. I have been looking forward to it for ages. After my atlantic crossing I only did a couple of sailing nights and I can’t wait to get back into it again. In racing mode this time. The “Emily of … More Our share of bad luck..

Antigua is breathing with anticipation. Sailors from all over the world are walking down the streets and can be found in the numerous bars and restaurant.  Famous boats can be found on anchor or simply on the docks as if it is the most normal thing in the world. Me, a normal girl from just … More How Antigua has me humbled and quiet..

Pending my Yachtmaster certification I had a delivery BVI (British Virgin Islands) – Antigua lined up. So added to the stress I totally put on myself there was the pressure of losing my first paid gig. Luckily I made it so early this morning I left for the airport in Antigua, going for a new … More Knight in shiny armour

I am on a flight to Grenada and I can’t begin to tell you how relieved I am that it is Monday. Can you believe that??? Up till 6 months ago I never thought I would say that: “relieved that it is MONDAY” The last 3 weeks were brutal. I started off with my STCW … More Not quite there yet ..

At this moment I am theoretical yachtmaster meaning I passed all my theory exams. So now I am ready to leave the classroom and start the practical part. My paperchart navigation skills had to go from zero to hero though and I have to admit that I had a really hard time with it.. But … More Hash

“Can I aks you a question?” I hear myself say. The guy looks at me blank. “To prevent me from staring at you trying to figure it out: You look very familiair. Have we met?” Oh my god, I feel so lame, but it is true. The guy does look familiair and I do not … More Right time. Right place.

First of all Happy New Year my dear reader! I hope you had a great party and wish you all the best for 2019. Make your dreams come true. I spent my New Year among the crème de la crème in St. Barths. Well.. ‘spent’ is maybe a bit too positive. I was listening to … More The adventure continues..

I am glad Christmas is over. It always makes me feel incomplete of some sorts. Luckily my family started spending it in the mountains a couple of years ago and I have loved that from the start. Right now I miss my parents, sisters, nieces & nephews and okay, also my brothers in law more … More Christmas Blues

Crossing something off of your bucketlist is one of the most satisfying things you can do. I know, because I just did it. On november 25th I left Las Palmas for my first ever Atlantic Crossing and loved every minute of it. Eventhough there was no real magic within the team I totally fell in … More Red Pants