How to deal with negative thoughts…..
In the 91 days, there were always new reasons to want to complain, to be negative, to despair, to fear, to think it wasn’t fair, to think it was too much, too far, too wet, …
Fitness loss after the 91-day expedition
Before going on this ocean crossing expedition, I always knew that I would pay a toll physically, in one way or another: lose weight (estimating between 15 to 25 lbs), lose flexibility and mobility, maybe …
No Rebound Allowed.
I arrived back home 5 days ago. Flying from Hilo to SFO in 5 hours felt very strange. So fast. So easy. So cheap (compared to the cost of my expedition). Why would one decide …
The first attempt to a solo kayak crossing from San Francisco to Hawaii interrupted
[] Yesterday’s day had started well … Immobilized under the sea anchor for 3 days to let pass safely a period of strong winds accompanied by a deterioration of the sea state, the conditions aboard …
Shameless for my Dream
Next year in May 2021, I will be leaving the shores of California, in a solo and unsupported kayak expedition, with the intention to reach Hawaii about 70 days later. During that ocean crossing, I …
The most important 4-letter word ever: SELF
In the months leading to my ocean crossing, I have come to realize that the most important is self-motivation: to do, to think, to act, to contact, to call, to make, to train, to rest, …
Now looking at May 2021
This is with a heavy heart that I have to let everyone know that my expedition to kayak solo and unsupported from California to Hawaii has to be postponed to May 2021. My boat builder, …
Essay on Assumptions & Expectations
In early June 2020, I will be leaving from Monterey harbor (California), in a solo kayak, with the intention to reach Hawaii unsupported. Getting ready for it – physically, mentally and emotionally – is taking …
What the heck is this “flying cow” all about?
“You never know who you will inspire, so consider you are inspiring everyone you meet” In 2001, I was preparing for my backpacking trip around the world. I was 25 and full of dreams of …
“ On the values of embracing discomfort”
When I was preparing for the Ocean Row, I really was thinking on how to get best prepared, and that included being prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally. That entailed a lot of parameters. So many …