August 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, and ocean voyages between countries on Classic SV Twister.

Explore what's for you. Our trips and events are THE best way to transform and accelerate what you wild heart desires.

Here's 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

In this splash:

Atlantic Sailing Tips 10 tips to sail the Atlantic as Crew Adventure, Impact & Community Expeditions Applications for Atlantic Ocean Voyages on SV Twister are rolling in Upcoming Meet-ups & Trips! Netherlands Meet-up & Portugal Surf & Horseback riding

For (aspiring) Crew

10 Atlantic Ocean Sailing Tips

Sailing across the Atlantic on someone else’s boat is not a straightforward endeavour. Finding a boat is one thing. Finding the right boat, crew, and captain match is what makes all the difference. After 50,000+ nautical miles and 5 Atlantic crossings, here are 10 tips for a happy, safe, and meaningful Atlantic crossing as crew.

The Route

Atlantic Circle

Upcoming winter we’re teaming up again with SV Twister 🙃 the 1902 schooner from our 2022/2023 Atlantic expedition sets sail from Amsterdam for a full circle around the Atlantic: 9,250 nautical miles, eight legs. A very special and unique opportunity to sail between countries with adventure, impact & community.
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We are gathering the crew! Is it you? 🌱 +30 of you already applied! Wow, and what a stories and skills you are bringing!

What we have in common is a big heart for nature and a decision to not settle and instead explore the world 🌍 lots of stories, learnings and connections to share and gain.

This can be your home:

⛵️ Amsterdam → Madeira (12 Nov) A wild offshore milebuilder
🏝 Madeira → Tenerife (5 Dec) island hopping through Macaronesia & a taste of offshore sailing
🎄 Tenerife → Cape Verde (18 Dec) Christmas at sea, New Year in Mindelo together with +30 Ocean Nomads
🌊 Cape Verde → Martinique (31 Dec) A legendary 2,100-mile trade-wind crossing (Sailing out together with the Atlantic Kitesurf mission!)
🐢 Two Caribbean island loops (Jan & Feb) to places only to be reached by sail
🐳 Martinique → Azores → Amsterdam (Feb & Mar) The wild way home

​See the whole expedition here on the interactive map.

The goal: maximum ripple effects for ocean adventure, impact and community. Away from everything but nature and fellow Ocean Nomads.

100 Euro Off per leg for ON Members 🔥

Slow Adventure & Reset on the Coast

Surf & Horse Back Riding

Just 1 month 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

These are FREE events for Ocean Nomads Members. RSVP on the memberhub.​

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

Presente:

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

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

Hello everybody, back in spring I joined a monthly meetup and met some great people. Thanks again for the warm welcome! I’ve now decided to come back to ON and slowly get reacquainted with what’s going on. A bit about me: I’m a sailor and available for any interesting projects after 25 October. I’m comfortable skippering (and crew) any yacht and... Read Article

Ahoy people who want to sail either cruising around bays, staying at anchorages or harbours . Learning new skills, remembering forgotten ones and have some time to enjoy life afloat in warmish climates . Also a little exploration ashore and trying local cuisines. I will be meandering around the Madeira Islands area and have berths available for ... Read Article

Sailing to the Canaries Hey guys, is there anyone sailing to the canaries who could givme a lift? I'm now in Vigo (Spain) and in a few days in cascais in Portugal... Best, André Read Article

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

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

​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

What's an ocean project, skill, mission, adventure or dream you are working on right now? Drop it in the comments to inspire your fellow Ocean Nomads, and share how we can support!🫶 We're here to cheer each other on and help each other move forward. 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

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

Super looking forward to meet some of you in the Netherlands next week! Who's coming ?https://community.oceannomads.co/events/on-meet-up-in-the-netherlands Read Article

SV Twister & Ocean Nomads Atlantic Expedition Update!We made an adjustment to the dates so we can sail out together out of Cape Verde with koen darras and Thomas van Thiel for the kitesurfing across the Atlantic expedition! (January 3)It's going to be a very special gathering of +/- 40 Ocean Nomads end of 2026 and early 2027 in Cape Verde, bring... Read Article

- 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

Resource Highlight

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

​Guide | Sail the Atlantic as Crew​

ONLINE Meet-Up

Friday, September 11 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

🌊 Do you have a project / adventure / ask / support need or story? Share it in the member network . We're here being curious and helpful. Together we can!

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A recap and wrap up from our previous Atlantic Circle

2022/2023 we teamed up with SV Twister for the full Atlantic circle. A recap to show you what it was like. The hands-on sailing of the beautiful ship, travelling into new countries by sail, jumping into 5000 deep ocean waters, spotting wildlife and even swimming with dolphins, the 5* meals that some of you managed to prepare, on an angle, exploring Caribbean culture and nature, especially the islands and bays that could only be reached by sail. The growth, learnings and transformation many of us experienced. From different seamanship like weather reading, navigation, to cooking on angles, facing tough times when the weather or our seasickness was giving us a tough time, and learning from each other!

Any questions or curiosities about our upcoming adventures? Just hit reply!

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