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September 2025

September News Splash

Hello Ocean Nomads Friends, Family & Fans!

Our Monthly Newsletter is a place we share a summary, stories and plans from the Ocean Nomads Community & Adventures. A splash to bring more ocean adventure, impact and eco vibe ocean tribe into your life.

Explore the unexplored with us

Happy Full Moon!
With Ocean Love,

Team ON

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Trips Join leg 1 or 2 or both from the sea to the ocean Ocean Nomad Introductions Meet our Captains & Crew for Expedition ON Community Ripples Explore Ocean Nomads now with a monthly membership Atlantic Ocean Sailing Support for your Atlantic Crossing

From the Sea to the Ocean

1100 Miles of Adventure, Impact & Community

A certificate may boosts confidence ...
But the real goal?
For most of us, it's a life of freedom, memorable moments, nature connection, purpose, and an ocean family to share it with. Before investing in pricey skipper trainings or a boat, why not test-drive the ocean nomads lifestyle on a real adventure? AND get trained in the process.
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What actually gets you closer to living an ocean-minded lifestyle, whether you’re crewing, skippering, or mile-building, is:
🌱 Time at sea
🌱 Learning from different people who LIVE it.
🌱 Teamwork and leadership
🌱 Real navigation and watchkeeping
🌱 Problem-solving when things don’t go to plan
🌱 Connections and Networking with value sharing adventurers
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On our Mallorca–Canaries expedition, where we sail from the sea into the ocean, coastal and offshore, learning happens every day. You’ll LIVE the lifestyle: steering under the stars, sharing watches, practicing seamanship, and growing as a crew. Skills are built by doing, not just by passing a test. With a selected bunch of ocean lifestyle designers 💙
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It can be wild out there! And it’s not for everybody.
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Join the ocean nomads crew, and you’ll gain practical skills, mentorship, stories worth telling, and the confidence to set course for whatever’s next, whether that’s ocean crossings, boat ownership, or becoming a skipper yourself.
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Certificates may give comfort, but sea time gives competence, deep connections and memorable moments for life, and isn’t that what it’s all about?

🔥 3 Spots Left​
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You can apply for the full voyage
​Or Join leg 1 (Mallorca - Gibraltar) or leg 2 (Gibraltar - Canaries) (new!)

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Meet your Captains & ON Crew

Usually for Ocean Nomads members only, our September (upcoming tuesday) meetup is open to anyone curious to join Ocean Nomads community and/or our upcoming Expedition sailing from Mallorca to Canaries.

It's FREE! & Open to Members & YOU as a subscriber of this newsletter.

Who's coming? Captain Tomaatje (as above) and:

Luca ​

Brianna ​

Jonte ​

📅 Tuesday, September 9 ​ 🕔 17:00 UTC | 19:00 CEST | 18:00 London (GMT +1)

👉 Click Here to RSVP & we send you a link to the meetup.

Stories, Projects, Connections & Advice

From our Member Hub

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Ocean Nomads is a global community of adventurous humans building ocean-minded lives. A network to meet, mingle and share and receive support for you adventure / mission. Here's a snapshot of the latest (Login / Join to explore more):

​ Community power ​What's one current project, dream, adventure or plan you're working towards? And from where?​ By Suzanne ​Do you lead / are you involved with an Ocean Impact Project or maybe you have an initial idea? Share about here so we can help create waves. ​ By Jacky ​Looking to meet more people that are interested in the journey more than the destination. I can provide access to free day sailing in Seattle.​ Lovisa just single handed her boat for the first time! Not just a boat, a steel ketch! We couldn't be more proud! 🎉 Lovisa Oosterhof SV MISTY ✨⛵️ View Profile ​ By Hannah I’m itching to have an adventure, and explore new places and ways of living. I’m seeking to join a sailing adventure this November/December - ideally in Europe but I’m open to all opportunities! I’m easy-going, optimistic and hard working." Learn More & Contact Hannah​ Hannah Thorley Movement enthusiast, with a love of the sea, handstands and playing catch. Keen for new challenges, adventures and friendships 🐒 View Profile ​ By Lea & Lukas Lea (28) and Lukas (31) from Germany are available to crew across the Atlantic. We are an adventurous, easy going couple. Lea is a physiotherapist and Lukas a freelance carpenter. Learn More & contact Lea & Lukas​ Lukas Röhrich Ahoi! Ocean newbie (+1) searching for a ride across the atlantic east to west. View Profile ​ By Suzanne Lovely rather spontaneous Ocean Nomads Meet-up in Galicia! with Luca Dani Brianna Matteo, Suzanne, Wingo & Jonte. Who else is in Galicia / Asturias / Portugal this month? Drop a Comment​ By Julie ​Hello dear Ocean Nomads! I just wanted to share a bit of my story and what got me here ☺️​ Julie Gambiez Exploring lifestyles to figure out how to have the least impact on the environment and the best impact on people 🫶🏻 View Profile ​ By Brianna Is anyone here currently studying for any certifications? If so, let’s team up! Whether you’re just starting or brushing up before your test date, having study buddies makes it way more fun (and less overwhelming).

🌊 Do you have a project / adventure / ask or story? Share it in the member network and if you want, we amplify your eco / adventure mission in our newssplash and/or on the socials 🌊

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Atlantic Ocean Crossing Acceleration Zone

Are (aspiring to) sail the Atlantic?

Some ways we can support:

• ​Explore the Ocean & Offshore Space in our member network where we share tips, opportunities, availability and success stories on crossing the Atlantic, and give personal advice to support.

• ​Join us sailing south this October. Besides gaining the skills, experience, and credibility to be ocean ready, this is THE best network opportunity to find a sailboat ride. We'll sail the same route as most boats heading for the Atlantic. Most boats looking for crew find them on their way.
• Did you know Ocean Nomads community originally started with a book about sailing the Atlantic? Read: Ocean Nomad: The Complete Atlantic Sailing Crew Guide (Ocean Nomads Member? Claim your 50% discount here)
• Are you a boat owner looking for extra hands for your passage? We have a database of driven, skillful, adventure crew, volunteer & experienced, in our network eager and committed to be ocean ready. Join the Network.​
• Explore our blog & youtube for the free goodies, tips and resources.

One of our main drives is to make sailing accessible. It’s not only for the rich or people growing up sailing. But we also understand that a responsibly organized expedition, that simply requires a financial investment to make happen, is not within everyone’s reach. When our resources allow, we facilitate scholarship positions, to give back and support you on your mission.

👉 Apply for a scholarship here to be considered for our next adventures.

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We’re here to help each other: Explore more. Connect deeper. Live wilder. Protect what we love.

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