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February Full Moon Splash - 2026

Hello Ocean Nomads Friends, Family & Fans!

Welcome to the February Full moon news splash! A snapshot of insights, tips and stories from inside our Ocean Nomads community, adventures, and more splashes to bring more ocean exploration, impact and community into your life.

Happy Full Moon!

With Ocean Love 💙, Team ON

In this splash:

Adventure Time! Atlantic & Island Sailing + Ocean meet Earth Adventure Community Ripples Latest posts New Memberships! Join the Movement Coming again! Zero to Ocean Nomad

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​Where we unite ocean-minded outdoor people creating adventures, impact, and a different ways of life. We meet, mingle and share support for each others adventures, missions and nature nomadic lifestyles.

Here's a snapshot of the latest to give you an ideas what's happening in the Community network. (Login / Join to explore more, connect & make impact).

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How are the beaches where you are at? Big question, but what do you think need to happen to turn the tide on the plastic soup? And what can we do?I've seen it like this all around the Atlantic. This video I took last week in Gran Canaria. Read Article

Hello everyone! A new year is approaching which means new goals💫 One of my main goal is to become a skipper. Is someone else interested and on a similar journey? Does somebody got; Experience or know of a good school in the Canary Islands that you could recommend? Or know of someone that has done training there? And any good leads or advice... Read Article

Hey Ocean Nomads! Anybody in Bretagne at the moment? Ian and I are working on the van until our next sailing job but would love to hang out and share some company to survive the European winter together 😊 Read Article

😲 I bought a sailingyacht! 🥳 I have taken the step to realize my dream. I have bought my dream sailing yacht. There is still a lot of work to be done, so I saw many obstacles along the way that could have stopped me, but in the end, I decided to pursue my dream without being certain how this adventure will end. The great thing is that for the ne... Read Article

Action Time! Add your Boat, Van, Project & Current Travel Location to the new ON Map Have you checked out the new, splashy ON Map yet?This is where things really start to connect :) It’s now easier than ever to discover fellow Ocean Nomads near you and find boats, vans, trails, basecamps, projects, eco tips, and hidden treasure spots that align with our healthy, eco-minded vibes and values. How exciting! Isn't it? But we need yo... Read Article

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We're looking for a support vessel for worlds first Atlantic Crossing: Kitesurfing! A storytelling mission for ocean and mental health. End of 2026 / Early 2027. Who potentially has a vessel available, with or without captain. Averaging > 7 knots Read Article

Boat & Petsit Opportunity Sint Maarten “Would anyone like to come to the island of Saint Martin to stay on my sailboat and look after my dog for two months while I’m away? Mid-February to mid-April, 2026. The ideal candidate (or perhaps a couple) should be caring and responsible, trustworthy, agile, somewhat familiar with life onboard a bo... Read Article

Atlantic Crossing Crew(& possibly Captain) wanted! Today I met a couple looking for crew and possibly a captain to sail across the Atlantic. Volunteer or Paid Vessel: Fountain Panorama 45 It’s a big, fancy fairly new catamaran. They, an American couple in their 60s, only want crew with some offshore sailing experience. The aim to leave late... Read Article

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Meet-Ups

Tuesday, February 17 at 6:00 PM GMT Monthly Meetup & Member Welcome Hosted by our Thomas van Thiel and Jonatan Bjorkman   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 val... RSVP

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It’s for ocean-hearted who want to:
🌍 Explore wild islands and the big blue
🧭 Live & learn ocean sailing and seamanship
💫 Expand the horizons with ideas, stories & skills to live life differently
🌱 Travel slow, conscious, and in tune with nature
🥕Share the journey with a crew as excited about nature and giving back
🌊 Feel what it’s like to live by the rhythm of the sea and dive deeper with ON tips, tools and tribe
💙 Be part of something bigger: ocean love, community, and collective impact

March 2026

New Adventure coming!

Where Ocean Meets Earth

We are very excited to soon bring you a new salty adventure! Announcement & Application opening coming soon in the Ocean Nomads Network! Could you guess what we're going to do?

The Sailing Life Starter Kit. Hatch opening soon!

Zero to Ocean Nomad

This is not a traditional sailing course (though we'll have some sailing lessons inside). It’s your prep chart (not map ;)), mindset reset, and practical jumpstart to your first ocean sailing adventure and lifestyle experience. Healthy & Eco style.

Transition from a beginner to a knowledgeable crew member ready to actively and consciously participate in sailing adventures worldwide.

More Adventure Opportunities

Partner Trips

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(with Kite & Wing foil possibilities. Newbie friendly.)
Multiple Departures each Month this Winter.
Enquire for Special Offer available for Ocean Nomads.
Just hit reply (ahoy @ oceannomads.co)

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Sail in Tasmania with Blair Southern Hemisphere Summer

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Blair Stafford I’m a sailor and ocean lover. Enjoy to dive, surf, do yoga and currently living to my utmost vagabond. I’m outfitting my own yawl and running a sea weed farm. View Profile

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