July Full Moon Splash - 2026

Hello Ocean Nomads Friends, Family & Fans!

We're here on the internet to connect you to real people on real adventures. With impact, community and ocean vibes. We have lots on the agenda to connect you to the big blue and fellow purpose driven adventurers. From free member meet-ups to, surf and slow adventuring, yoga, and sailing to ocean voyages between countries on Classic SV Twister. We soon start spreading the news beyond our community and this newsletter. Explore what's for you and apply for a spot before the news spreads and the early bird discount sets sail. Our trips and events are THE best way to transform and accelerate what you wild heart desires.

Explore a snapshot of insights, tips and stories in this news splash, to bring more ocean exploration, impact and community into your life.

With Ocean Love 💙, Team ON

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Community Exchanges, Adventures & Stories Sail Deliveries, Boat for Sale & Volunteer Exchanges Adventure, Impact & Community Expeditions Applications for Atlantic Ocean Voyages on SV Twister are open! (Early Bird until August 15) Upcoming Trips! Salty Saddles + Yoga & Sailing Meet-ups SEA you in the Netherlands, Switzerland or Cape Verde? Ocean Nomads Member Gatherings!

Early Bird is ON until August 15! (& Updated dates!)

Atlantic Circle

We are sailing around the Atlantic ocean again. The goal: maximum ripple effects for ocean adventure, impact and community. Away from everything but nature and fellow Ocean Nomads. We have made an adjustment in the planning to align sailing out together with the kitesurf across the Atlantic Expedition.

The updated planning:

Leg 1. Amsterdam to Madeira. 12 November to 2 December 2026. 21 days, 1,500 NM. (Wild trip)

Leg 2. Madeira to Tenerife. 5 to 15 December 2026. 11 days, 300 NM. ⭐ ON exclusive expedition

Leg 3. Tenerife to Cape Verde. 18 to 29 December 2026. 12 days, 850 NM. ⭐ ON exclusive expedition (Christmas at sea)

NY in Cape Verde with Dozens of Ocean Nomads

Leg 4. Cape Verde to Martinique. 31 December 2026 to 22 January 2027. 23 days, 2,100 NM. ⭐ ON exclusive expedition (Atlantic Crossing)

Leg 5. Caribbean loop to the Grenadines. 26 January to 6 February 2027. 12 days, 350 NM. (Tropical trip)

Leg 6. Caribbean loop to Dominica. 9 to 18 February 2027. 10 days, 350 NM. (Tropical trip)

Leg 7. Martinique to Azores. 23 February to 17 March 2027. 23 days, 2,300 NM. (Wild trip)

Leg 8. Azores to Amsterdam. 19 to 29 March 2027. 11 days, 1,500 NM. (Wild trip)

We've already received dozens of applications and spots are being confirmed and filled. We are currently jumping on calls with you to align vibes, values & expectations and we can't wait to bring many of you together at sea!

🔥 150€ Discount & Priority Application processing for Ocean Nomads Members until August 15 ⏰

Slow Adventure & Reset on the Coast

Surf, Horse Back Riding & Sail

Just 2 months to go until our Salty Saddles Adventure! Picture 7 days of slow living on Portugal's Atlantic coast: riding horses along empty beaches, learning or leveling up your surf, enjoying nourishing home-cooked meals by a local chef and sharing it all with a small group of adventurous, like-minded people.

OCEAN NOMADS MEET-UPS

Switzerland Meet-Up 🇨🇭

Friday, August 14 at 6:00 PM GMT+2 ON Switzerland Meeting - Summer Edition 🌞 happy to announce the 2nd edition of the ON Switzerland meeting 🥳 this time we meet for a potluck dinner at the lakeside (Hafen Enge) on Friday 14th August. we will also go for a swim, watch the sunset, tell stories and plan future sailing adventures! are you joining ? 😊 looking forward ! Kyra & Patricia RSVP

Netherlands Meet-Up 🇳🇱

Friday, September 4 at 4:00 PM GMT+2 ON Meet-up in the Netherlands Early September Ocean Nomads member meet-up in the Netherlands! We have many nomads based in or near the Netherlands. Time to unite again! Where? SV Windfall in Almere. Just before she departs for the big expedition to the Artic Who? Youuu! All Ocean Nomads are invited! Confirmed ONners: koen darras Thomas van Thiel and meee (Suzanne) plan to be... RSVP

Confirmed Presence:

Koen Darras (Kitesurfing the Atlantic) ​

Suzanne van der Veeken (Founder Ocean Nomads) ​

Thomas van Thiel (Sailing to the Artic & Support Vessel Atlantic Kitesurf Mission) ​

Meet Koen, Suzanne, & Thomas and more purpose driven ocean adventure people in real life at our Holland Ocean Nomads Member Meet-up!

Cape Verde Meet-Up 🇨🇻

Wednesday, December 30 at 1:00 PM GMT+1 ON gathering & New Year in Cape Verde A whole bunch of us will be sailing in from the Canaries on and another ocean nomads group sails out of Mindelo SV Twister , together with Koen & Thomas for the Atlantic Kitesurf mission! This will probably be the biggest gathering of Ocean Nomads so far. Who'll be there :)? RSVP

Not in the zone? Host a Meetup And/Or Join our online New Moonly Member Meet-up. Or come join one of our or member led trips to meet many other Ocean Nomads.

Stories, Projects, Connections & Support

From the Ocean Nomads Member Area

Here's a snapshot of the latest from our member hub (Login / Join to explore more, connect & make impact)

Projects & Adventures | Notice Board

Ocean Nomads X Twister Atlantic Sailing details are up! We have finalised the decision and details with SV Twister and we're going for it: Sailing around the Atlantic Ocean 2026 / 2027 On this page you can find the details: https://oceannomads.co/trips/sail-around-the-atlantic-twister/ Amazing to have seen many of your applications come in alrea... Read Article

Hej Nomads, I planned to bring my sailboat (52ft Oceanis ) from Breskens to Barcelona to sail during wintermonths in med. As my sailing experience is limited (RYA day skipper equivalent) I am looking for experienced skipper (RYA Offshore level) to join me during this trip and help me gain experience and expertise. I planned to make the trip aug-... Read Article

I'm selling my boat! Don't panic, it's because I've bought another one. If any nomads or friends of nomads are interested in a 1986 Beneteau First 32 get in touch. Asking price is 15k euros but potentially negotiable. Located in Kinsale, Ireland. Read Article

Ahoy, O.N’s , I and my yacht are at Las Palmas, Grand Canaria, Spain. We are ready to go sailing. My destination is the islands of the Azores, Portugal. 2 places have been filled, so I am not looking for more crew to help me with this adventure. I am very knowledgeable, a retired RYA Ocean Yacht master instructor. My yacht is a Van de Stadt desi... Read Article

Hi Ocean Nomads! 🩵 For those of you who are in the canaries, the amazing finca Encuentro is now looking for volunteers to help in their permaculture farm in Tenerife (Puerto de la Cruz) Reminy Holmes and I have made wonderful memories there 🥰 https://www.instagram.com/finca_encuentro?igsh=MXVkNjVxd3hkenluZA== Read Article

Service exchange. On offer all inclusive holiday in a picturesque postcard on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. In exchange for sailing experience. Hi there ocean nomad’s peeps. I am currently looking for hands on deck to help me get the hang of sailing my beautiful boat Bob A.K.A Osprey. I literally live in a postcard (see first picture). My flat (X... Read Article

​Explore our Notice Board for the more opportunities and say hi in the next new moon meet-up to network beyond the published opportunities.

Community Home

- Extension - I was actually supposed to leave the workshop at the end of June 2026… but, well, everything takes longer than expected. The new transport date to the shipyard in Vlissingen is now scheduled for August 26th. Then I can still stay at the campsite in Westkapelle for another month because I won’t be able to sleep on the boat yet. I also have quite ... Read Article

Where are you and what's the current adventure (plans)? Read Article

One Give & One Ask. GO If you,re new, welcome to the family! Here are 2 quick questions for you! 1. Share one 'thing' you'd hope to gain from the community within the next couple of months? 2. Share one 'thing' you're able to give / bring into the community? If you've been here for a while, reply to those new where you can support or would we... Read Article

Sailing with all women I have finally realized my dream to sail on a women only boat and I can tell you it’s the best sailing I have ever done. We are three women 60 plus. All sailors most of our lives. Sarah who owns Polykandros, a very comfortable 46’ Bavaria is probably the best boat handler I have met. And her navigation skills are excellent. I am learning alot fr... Read Article

Hi Ocean Nomads! 👋 I'm looking for some help and local connections in Cape Verde. There's a good chance we'll start our Atlantic Crossing by Kitesurf from Cape Verde instead of the Canary Islands. I've already had a look at the Ocean Nomads map (super helpful 🙌), but I also wanted to ask here in the group. Does anyone have good contacts in Cape ... Read Article

Hello everyoneI finally took the time to write something about our time in Guinea-Bissau.If you plan to sail from Europe to the Caribbean, I highly recommend visiting some West African countries! I also liked Senegal and The Gambia a lot. For Gambia-impressions you can watch Kyra's and Robert's youtube-videos :-).Stay safe and have fun! Read Article

Resource Highlight

Explore +100 adventure and impact tools, checklists & resources in the ocean nomads Resource library. Accessible to all members.

Meet-Up

Wednesday, August 12 at 6:00 PM GMT+1 Monthly Meetup & Member Welcome Hosted by our Brianna Brady today! This online gathering is an opportunity to get to know fellow members in the Ocean Nomads community. The more we learn about each other, the better we can provide value and connect you to fellow community members who can be of help or support. I personally find these meetups so valuable, to put real faces and... RSVP

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September 2026 | Dutch Lakes

Sail & Yoga

Morning light on the water. A yoga session that quiets your mind before the sails go up. The balance between moving inward, breath, body, stillness, and opening outward to wind, water, and a crew of people you’re getting to know. This trip lives in the space between those two things.

Member led trip by the one and only Menno!

Home for the Wild Hearts

Connections, insights, support and networking to realize your ocean adventure and impact dreams, and a family who got your back wherever you explore.

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