It took us only two and a half days to cover the roughly 400 nautical miles from Oban to the southwestern tip of Ireland. That means we had good winds from the north and were traveling at speeds of up to 10 knots at times. Unfortunately, whenever there was a swell, we kept hearing a Read more

From Nedd, we sailed for three days to Oban, our starting point for the ascent of Ben Navis (1,345 m), the highest point in Great Britain. Since parts of the alternator came loose along the way, we were very glad to have our Sunware solar panels on deck and the two Superwind generators. During the Read more

From Ålesund to Lerwick – and onward toward the Hebrides From Ålesund, we set sail for Lerwick in the Shetland Islands to officially clear into Great Britain. Thanks to our friend Jonathan, whom we first met during our previous visit to Lerwick, we were once again able to connect with a local school and continue Read more

Note: Noé managed the “Pachamama” and gave the TOPtoTOP presentations while Mom and Dad were at the hospital taking care of Mia, who was sick. Thank you so much, Noé! Here’s why: Our journey from the Arctic toward Antarctica continues—and you can follow us live anytime via the MarineTraffic app (Vessel: Pachamama – TOPtoTOP) or Read more

The past weeks have been marked by important milestones and inspiring encounters in schools. A very personal highlight was Alegra’s confirmation on May 10 – a meaningful moment for our family and just 8 days before her 15th birthday. On the same day, Sabine and Dario celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary together with friends. This Read more

On April 17, 2026, under the vast Alpine sky, Alegra and Jullie raced not just against the clock, but alongside each other — step by step, breath by breath — to victory at the Patrouille des Jeunes. Crossing the finish line as a team, they claimed the Swiss Championship title in the team discipline, a Read more