From the Guestbook

"Querido Félix, (también Ella) Sé que estás aprendiendo español, así que en ese mismo idioma te escribo para que practiques. Que te hace mucha falta Hedda. Estos días en la Laurelli han sido mágicos, no solo por todas las cosas bonitas, divertidos e interesantes que nos has brindado, sino por la gran inspiración que nos has infundido en mí. Estás, en buena parte, viviendo mi sueño y después de ver cómo lo has realizado, siento una gran esperanza y sed de realizarlo yo. Me has hecho ver y creer que es posible, aunque no tenga 400.000€ en el banco!! Espero que tus futuras aventuras sean fructíferas y difíciles. Espero que nunca te aburras y dejes de seguir aprendiendo. Espero que el mar te siga poniendo a prueba y que Ella también. Espero que seas muy feliz y volver a verte pronto. Un gran abrazo, tu nuevo amigo, Guillermo"

"Ella & Felix 1.8.26 - 31.8.26 ABC-Islands This trip has been so much fun, I really needed a proper getaway from Norway, we have done so many funny things, I have gotten to experience so much and learned so many things. You have been a really good captain with proper controll on every aspect of the boat (true German style) and you always have the answer (even if we don't ask hehe) Ella has made this trip a smooth ride, she has controll on every social aspect and is the chief deckhand that knows how everything works I really appriciate both of you and I would love to come back, you really made this trip! Much love to both of you, hope to meet you soon again Hilsen Jonas, E"

"Dear Felix, Beste Felix, Dank u voor deze geweldige ervaring! Alles wat mijn hart begeerde voor deze trip is werkelijkheid geworden. Vissen (en vis vangen, klaarmaken en eten), scuba, freedive, comedy... the whole shebang! You are a great skipper, you know your shit and that creates confidence, we could always ask you about anything and you'd answer like a living Wikipedia-page, impressive! Ik wens u nog het beste op alle vlakken, gezondheid, liefde, avontuur, carrière, zelfverwezelijking en erotiek. Het is fantastisch wat je doet en onderneemt! Kiss + ASS-slap, Your Belgian Blondy VINNIE (ELLA, is amazing, take good care of each other, focus on your compatibility and enjoy all the BOSM)"

"Takk for turen, din tåpsekopp! Dette har virkelig vært en tur å minnes, på godt og "vondt." Å leve så tett på havet har vært en sann glede, og det har vært mye læring i å dele så lite plass med ni fremmede. Det har vært en glede å lære deg å kjenne, og se hvordan du lever livet - det er så mange måter å leve på! Keep up Duolingo, norsk kommer alltid godt med... Tenker fort at vi ses igjen! Xoxo, Vibbe"

"Hey cutiepatootie Ella (+Felix) I am so glad we told Caitlin in Honduras about loving to go on a sailing trip. A few months later we finally arrived here and loved it. So much snorkeling and diving, seeing so many fishies and turtles and getting to know people from 6 other states. We would really like to come to another trip with you if we manage to have some free time and money left! We wish you all the best until then and many magnificent moments"

"Felix, Thank you for this insane experience! this trip has been incredible from diving, to shaving your legs to getting disgustingly sea sick. This is a great lifestyle that I now aspire to have one day. Thanks for the amazing memories and also for confirming you don't hate me. The aussie in you is strong and I hope you come for a visit soon. Lotsa love ♡ Giaan"

"Felix, Ella! Thank you so much for having us in your beatiful floating home. It was a dream being able to wake up every morning in natural swimming pools, seeing turtles under the boat, and even dolphins!!! Ella, you're the kindest, sweetest, you make everyone on board at ease, and I loved your focaccia so much!! Felix, even though you're German, you're the chillest captain I've ever met. Somebody wrote a dick in the wall? No problem. The toilet is broken? Mmmh, okay. I can't wait to come and join you guys in French Polynesia. Will and I are so excited to come back and we would love to bring some friends. We are very grateful to everything that you guys did, not taking anything for granted. Now I know that not only did an amazing trip, but I also achieved two more friends. And one of them is German, how cool is that? haha. I hope to see you again very soon. In the meanwhile, every time that you see a turtle scream OMGGGGGG! love you guys! With love, your italian friend ILA ♡☺"

"Many thanks to you Felix!! I've had such a great time and was very happy to be apart of this crew that you picked ♡ So many amasing & fun memories that will have a special place in my heart. From diving & seeing that huge!! "crab" under the bridge, the dolphins that sailed with us, our mattresses that flew in the water.., the reeeally good Espresso Martini at Little havana in Bonaire, the dancing, snorkeling with the sharks, the crystal blue water in turks & caicos and so much more. Even if I was abit unlucky with my hip and my head I've had so much fun!! And maybe in the future I can come back and swim with mantas in French polynesia I wish u all the best and thanks again for letting me experience your dream and be a part of the crew Turks → Curaçau Michaela"

"Felix, I always new the ocean was special, but I had never experienced it so close up. Day in and day out. I have now fallen in love with the ocean. And fear I am now going to develop some expensive hobbies, so thanks! I couldn't have asked for a better trip. from life aboard with the crew, Scuba diving for the first time, the non stop german sarcasm and of course waking up and jumping into turquoise water. TRULY UNFORGETTABLE Thanks for the life long memories! Keep doing what you do! -Love Jessi"

"Hey Felix, Where should I even start? Everything feels a bit like a dream. From the moment Jannik told me about this boat to this very moment I'm writing this text. The trip has been absolutely incredible and if I could I wouldn't change it. The things you taught me, the laughter we had, your kind heart towards people and the time we had I will cherish for a lifetime! You are living the dream of a free spirit to go wherever you want to go. You truly are an extraordinary person and I am glad I found a new friend in life. I hope to see you again next year to create more memories! Ella, I am very happy that you found each other. I didn't get the chance to meet you like the others but you are a kind and understanding soul! If you ever come across south of Germany or Sweden you are more than welcome to stay! Stay who you are bitches! Lots of love, Manu"

"Providenciale, Turcs & Caicos → Curaçao ⇄ Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Thank you for this amazing trip captain! I would have of course liked to sail a bit longer with you guys, but I am sure it would have been the same after 6 weeks :! (and a good excuse to come back hehehe) My friends were concerned that I would not come back and you almost proved them right! Thank you for showing me a part of your world. I hope that we were able to give you back at least a small portion of the happiness that you brought us :). You will always be welcome at my place for mountains and good food!! Luca/Mongolito ✝"

"Feliks, Thank you so much for having me. I've loved living on this boat and creating our little boat family Some highlights... → Dolphins!! → Diving → German music → Cucumbers → First squids → Dive symbol dancing @ [?] → Uninhabited island Sorry for telling out one of our fellow crew who knew the strenght of my nail bone... I've loved every moment of this trip despite maybe becomes a little bit more german. Hope to see you on the Pacific :) Sophie xx"

"Juni/Juli 2026 Turks & Caicos → Curaçao Felix, danke dir für dieses krasse Highlight meiner Reise & der Möglichkeit mich viel zu wohl in diesem Leben auf nem Segelboot zu fühlen! Du hattest Recht, dass der Rest der Truppe cool ist (auch wenn wir auf dem Weg so viele verloren haben). Ich bin dir für die HochProffessionelle-Handy-Touch-Rettung auf ewig dankbar! Was kannst du eigentlich nicht? Boote reparieren, Knoten schätzen, Schildkröten & Fische retten, hin & wieder einen witzigen Spruch erzählen & ein absolut chilliger Kaptain sein... Ich wünsch dir immer coole Crews, genug Luft beim Tauchen, frisch gekochten Kaffee, wenn du aufwachst, keine/weniger Verletzungen (des Crews), weniger Fehlkäufe & keine weiteren Geschäfte mit El Gallo! Ich werde von diesen 6 Wochen noch ne Ewigkeit erzählen! So cool, was du dir da aufgebaut hast. Pass auf dich auf & vielleicht schaff ich es in den nächsten Jahren ja nochmal vorbeizukommen. Kristin :) Und mein Top Spruch von dir war: You can bring a horse to the water but you can't make it drink. "Watch me, make it drink!""

"Bonaire, Juli 2026 Liebe Freund, was für ein fantastischer Monat. Gemeinsam durch die Karibik zu segeln von Sonnenaufgang bis Sonnenuntergang - oder auf die Zeit von Sonnenuntergang bis Sonnenaufgang umzudrehen - ich denke wir haben die Zeit gut genutzt und auch nach einigen Tanks die wir gemeinsam erlebt haben, war das auf deinem Boot nicht nur etwas Besonderes, sondern hat einen neuen Maßstab gesetzt. Danke für unvergessliche Momente, gute Gespräche, viel Lachen und dieses fantastische Abenteuer. Es fällt schwer Abschied zu nehmen. Glückliche Reise hoffentlich nicht für lang. Ich hoffe und freue mich auf ein Wiedersehen in Berlin in nicht allzu ferner Zukunft. Bis dahin wünsche ich dir eine gute Reise, immer eine Handbreit Wasser unterm Kiel und viele weitere unvergessliche Erlebnisse und Momente! Dein Freund Sven"

"To Felix, Bahamas → Turks & Caicos I cannot even put into words how incredible these few weeks have been. Truly a life I never thought I would get to experience, so I am honestly so grateful for you running these trips. There have been so many firsts for me on this trip: → first shark sighting → first turtle sighting → first flying fish sighting → first stingray sighting → first conch burger (still feel very guilty after seeing those pictures of them) → first group lapdance from 2 Norwegian with very long legs. → first decent cup of tea in 5 months ♡ → first Ligretto stop On a real, meeting you & Ella has been such a pleasure, & it's been so reassuring to spend time with others wanting to live now & not later. I think what you're doing is unbelievably cool & inspiring. I really appreciate your patience & warmth with teaching us all. You've made a lovely welcoming environment here on Laurelli & I think its very special. Also I will be buying Ligretto stop as soon as I'm back on miserable UK soil, so thank you for that. May have lost a working phone, but I've gained lots of memories!! Keep living the mamma mia fantasy for me, love Amy ♡♡"

"George Town, Exuma → Turcs and Caicos Hoi, Felix! First of I want to thank you and Ella for taking me aboard ♡ I was in a special "spot" in my life when applying and I definetly needed this trip! It has been an absolute blast being with you and the whole crew all this time. I have experienced so much in these 24 days which I will remember for the rest of my life. i have also learned a lot: how to have a slow morning, sleeping 8 hours+, but most importantly a lot about sailing, fish/animal life and free diving. This adventure has indeed upped my interest in boat life (especially sailing) and to spend more time exploring and living life to the fullest! I will definetly come aboard another time in the future on your circumnavigation, if you want. Lastly, I want to thank you and the other backpackers aboard for the inspiration! I will definetly travel more after this. Give me hint if youre in Norway! See you and Runar"

"Cher Felix, Mille fois merci pour ce voyage inattendu! Aka (because your French from high school might be a little rusty), a thousand thanks for this unexpected journey! What could have been the least interesting part of my four-month travels may just have become my favourite two weeks. That life you live and you share with people who are lucky enough to step foot on Laurelli is truly precious. I found so much joy in all the things we did, and saw, and ate, and I will cherish those memories for...ever I guess! It's not everyday you explore ship and plane wrecks, and blue holes and caves, or that you pet stingrays and wild pigs, or that you eat mahi mahi or freshly picked lobster. But as always, what is the loveliest when travelling is meeting new people and I must tell you I have the biggest FOMO leaving Jasper, Jonathan, Ella and you and joining my transatlantic crossing. I'm gonna miss you guys so much!! A little note on the captain you are: your knowledge mixed with your relaxed attitude is truly an inspiration. I can't wait to learn so much more about sailing to be as wise a sailor as you! The way you explain things to us is so kind as well, I loved sailing and learning with you!! Fair winds Captain Felix! Manon"

"Bimini, Bahamas → Samana, Don Rep. Moin Felix, dem Alter entsprechend beginne ich mit einem Gedicht. Jung und doch so weise, begann ich diese (spontane) Reise. Du hast mich herzlich in deinem Zuhause willkommen geheißen und gabst mir sogar ein eiseres Bett in dem ich durfte scheinen. Von Mahi Mahis zu Hummern, ich hatte nie die Angst zu verhungern. Trotz des fortgeschrittenen Alters bist du wirklich cool und offen und am besten Besoffen. Genug Schabernack! Worte können nicht beschreiben wie DANKBAR ich für die gemeinsame Zeit, die ich hier erleben durfte, bin. Abgesehen von den unglaublichen Erlebnissen, habe ich deine Art und besonders Geduld sehr bewundert und hoffe, dass ich mir davon eine Scheibe abschneiden kann. Vielen Dank auch an die Mommy Ella! Kommt mich doch mal gerne im Bildungsurlaubt besuchen, die Tür steht... STAY RESPEKTVOLL -Jonathan"

"Miami 27.04.2026 → Bahamas → Turks & Caicos 08.06.2026 Joehai Felix! Sehr vielen dank für diese wunderbarliche Ferien! This has been the most amazing trip of my life so far. To think that this has all started because of Riccardo is crazy. 3 months ago I would not have imagined that I would be sailing the Bahamas! (with the best skipper ever) It all started in Miami a month ago, meeting you, Ella, Tandia and August, taking some drinks in a cool place on Miami Beach. I immedeatly felt a good connection. A few days later, I joined the boat. There she was, the beautiful Laurelli at Sunset. The days after you took me on the journey of Fixing and prepping the boat. The days worked! A week later, we finally started to set sail to the Bahamas, trying new things along the way! (Food & snorkeling) In around 4 weeks, we sailed through the Bahamas. From Bimini, the bay, Nassau, the Exumas, all the way to Turks & Caicos. During this trip we saw and met so many cool new places & people. The dragplane was my favorite! But besides that, I also improved a lot this trip! As a sailor, and as a person. Your view on life is unique and I got a lot of inspiration of that. Living now instead of later. I know a couple things for sure now! Go to Australia, buy a boat myself, and coming back to Laurelli in the future! (I'm gonna save money for a future trip) Overall I want to thank you & Ella for the amazing time on the boat. What you 2 are doing is amazing, and I Hope you can do it for a long time. Sailing the world, whilst teaching people the sailing part along the way. Have a save course to your next destinations, riding the wind & waves like a true sailor. Kind regards, Jasper Zijlstra :) or Jappa or the coolest Dutch guy on this boat ever"

"11.4.26 Captain, my captain, Von Champagnersegeln, über Katzkurs bis hin zu gegen den Wind pissen, warst du unser Fixpunkt am Horizont und darüber hinaus! Am Ende der Welt, gemeinsam einsam. Jeden Tag hattest du so viel Geduld, uns abzuholen, um deiner Lieblingsbeschäftigung - Dinghy fahren - nachzugehen! Leere Tanks, Sprit in der Hand, die Ritze voll Sand? Ob 7er, 12er, 14er, dein Segel ist das LÄNGSTE? Wir hoffen, du hattest auch Urlaub (fürs Gehirn) und konntest die Zeit geniessen - auch mit uns... Für uns war es ein riesen Abenteuer! Hoffentlich erreichen wir dich auf deinem Shell-Phone. Bis dahin viel Spaß auf dem DICKEN PÖTTEN Cristina, Lennie, Nico, Lea, Ramon"

"Puerto Rico → Nassau, Bahamas 5-18/3-26 Thank you Felix! From the first contact and during the whole trip you have been the source of energy on the boat. I'm very impressed of your career, turning your passion into something you live & breathe PLUS sharing it with the buffoons (us) that joins part of your journey. Many thanks for all amazing dinners, laughter, adventures, flashes, catches and for letting me be a part of your crew. Sailing has been on my cards for a while and after surviving both sea sickness & infection, I'm now sooo humbled by offshore sailing! You make it look easy ofc!! Sad to see that 2 weeks are up, I will go home, learn more and come back one day, maybe to a house in the French Polynesia :) Thank you for being so warm & welcoming. Safe sailing, lots of love, Aina, Sweden"

"PR → Bahamas 5-18/3-26 Dude. What a journey! Thanks for welcoming us into your home. Those "sea to table" dinners are some of the first dinners of my life! You are an ocean techno cowboy. And that's a wonderful thing to be. I'm inspired by your life and all the choices that have got you here. Eager to get back on Laurelli soon. Lots of love, Charlie x"

"Sint Maarten → Nassau 12.02.26 - 19.03.26 Griaß di, Felix! Als du mich angerufen hast, um mir zu sagen, dass ein Spot in 2 Wochen frei ist, hatte ich eigentlich schon andere Pläne. Doch ich habe trotzdem zugesagt. Das war die beste Entscheidung und ich würde es jedesmal wieder tun! Es war eine wundervolle Zeit, die ich auf Laurelli verbringen durfte. Ich bin dankbar solche wunderschönen (teils abgelegenen) Orte mit so einer tollen Crew bereisen zu dürfen. Durch deine offene Art fühlt man sich sofort wie zuhause und als Teil der Familie. Man merkt, dass du nicht nur Leute mitnimmst, um deinen Lifestyle als Langzeitsegler zu finanzieren, sondern eine schöne Zeit für alle im Vordergrund steht. Ich fühle mich nun bestärkt in meiner Entscheidung in Zukunft mehr Zeit auf See zu verbringen und bedanke mich herzlich für alles was ich lernen durfte und das entgegengebrachte Vertrauen. Bis zum nächsten Mal, denn man begegnet sich immer zweimal im Leben! ;) -Martin (Österreich)"

"San Juan, PR → Bahamas 05.03. - 19.03.2026 Lieber Felix, danke für die unvergessliche Zeit hier an Bord und alle unglaublich schönen Plätze und Buchten, die wir erkunden durften. Aber vor allem die Atmosphäre hier auf Laurelli ist einfach super besonders und es ist großartig welche Menschen du hier zusammenbringst! Danke, für alle deine Mühe, Geduld, Expertise, gute Laune und nie unterzukriegenden Humor. Genieße dein einzigartiges und spannendes Leben hier an Bord - denn langweilig und ohne Arbeit wird es an Bord definitiv nie. Ich hoffe sehr, ich kann wieder mal vorbeischauen! P.S. Dann gerne ohne Hoada-Motor ;) Amelie ♡"

"Puerto Rico 5/3.26 ↔ Bahamas 18/3.26 Sailing with Laurelli is like having the looks of Felix and going on a blind date - you never know whats going to happen or what to expect, but you always know that she'll bring you home in the end of the day! Booking this trip ten days before departing San Juan turned out to be a great and spontaneous decision. Great people on board, good food, amazing freediving and fair winds. Felix du er en fantastisk skipper, men ikke minst en fantastisk person, og jeg setter stor pris på å ha blitt kjent med deg. Håper at fremtiden lar oss krysse veier igjen, og fører oss til nye dybder. Ta godt vare på deg selv og Laurelli til vi ses igjen! -Kjetil, Norway"

"Felix! my friend!! Thanks for a fantastic trip. Your leadership and sailing lessons along the way are much appreciated. PLUS, you put together an impeccable crew to which I give you props for. OK for sure what I was getting into, I (USA) vs 6 (EU) but that's part of the adventure and I'm positive it paid off. Props to life my man! Much Love, Casey Tull (Michigan, USA)"

"Antigua → Puerto Rico 27/1 - 5/3 2026 I dont want to leave (especially after the addition of all the new snacks) but I'm afraid if I dont leave now I never will. This has been a definate highlight of my life - the people, the beaches, the octopus, the shells, and all the wonderful days and nights will stay with me forever. I have such an immense appreciation for you and your lifestyle. You may "need crew on board to be able to not drown in debt, blah blah blah" but no one is forcing you to be as patient, cool, and down to earth as you are, Not to mention you have begun and will continue to inspire an entire generation to quit their jobs and buy a boat - thats quite impressive. Thank you for everything. Until we meet again I wish you and your future crews all the best! Xo Caitlin"

"Ahoi lieber Felix, es war eine so unfassbare, unvergessliche & abenteuerliche Zeit auf Deinem wunderbaren Boot, Laurelli. Ich bin so stolz auf Dich, dass Du in so kurzer Zeit Dir Deinen Lebenstraum erfüllt hast. Habe mich sehr gefreut, für 18 Tage ein Teil von Deiner Reise zu sein und Deinen fantastischen Alltag mitzuerleben. Bin so dankbar für die Zeit an Bord & so froh, die ganzen Eindrücke sammeln zu dürfen. Felix, es war wirklich eine der tollsten, ereignisreichsten & wunderschönsten Reisen, die ich je gemacht habe. Die ganzen Eindrücke & Erfahrungen werden einen besonderen Platz in meinem Herzen haben. Herzlichen Dank Dir, Felix, für dieses wunderschöne, unvergessliche Abenteuer Laurelli. Hoffentlich bis ganz bald & Mast- und Schotbruch, toi, toi, toi."

"Felix! What a sick journey this has been, cheers for having me aboard, every day has been unreal. I've absolutely loved learning to sail, snorkelling at the coolest reefs, seeing eagle rays, sharky bois, fish, octopus and a heap of cool fish + turtles, also loved being able to improve freediving skills and hanging out with the most incredible boat fam! Absolute highlights would be the dolphins dancing around the boat and meeting so many cool people along the way. Thanks for being such a chill person to be stuck on the boat with for 6 weeks and I'm super keen to see how your sail around the world goes! Keep living the good life and all the best to ya! -Lily"

"Felix! Thank you for the best trip of my life! The sailing dream you have brought to life is a true reflection of your passion and your drive. But more than that, your willingness to share this dream with others is a reflection of your heart. I'm so deeply grateful for this time on Laurelli and for the beautiful boat family you created for us! Thank you so much for trusting me to be part of this journey. I'll carry this experience with me for the rest of my life. I can't wait to meet you on the ocean again someday, somewhere! Cheers to wherever the wind may carry us, all my love! -Jenna"

"Felix, I know in your world this is not an uncommon set of experiences, and it may seem like (hopefully rarely) this is normal. It's not. But that's what makes it so special that you've set up this life for yourself and have opened your home and heart and brain to us lucky few. I look forward to making good on the inspiration and experience you've given me on this trip, and seeing you and Laurelli in French Polynesia as a much more experienced sailor. I worry what your shell collection will look like by then, I hope there will still be space for people on the boat. Hopefully I can send you a few other fun people as well along the way, as many people have heard/seen this trip. Keep sharing it with everyone (but pls discount for sending people if they're cool). Thanks so much for an amazing, passion-confirming, bucket-list ticking, epic, wholesome, ... trip. See you next time! (Fellow Mulletmannnn!!)"

"Tusen Tack! Felix, what a trip! It has truly been an incredible 6 weeks. Thank you sooo much for having me on your boat and teaching me so much about sailing, the boat and how these things work. I'm really greatful that I got the chance to come with you! You are an incredible person who makes things happen! I loved the secluded crystal clear water beaches, the long sails, the animals and all the people we met and the crews. It's all been wonderful! I wish you all the best and safe onward sailing! :)"

"Lieber Felix, unfassbar schöne 18 Tage auf der Laurelli liegen hinter mir, am liebsten wäre ich noch viel länger geblieben. Highlights waren definitiv die Diving Sessions mit und ohne Speergun. Oder auch das Lagerfeuer in der Bucht in Montserrat. Piña Colada bei Sonnenschein in Nevis. Bier oder Sipper auf der Luftmatratze bei Sonnenuntergang. Auf dem Boden der Tatsachen zurückkommen in St. Barth inkl. Lost-Place-Tour zum Rockefeller-Anwesen. Danke Bruder für den Perspektivwechsel. Zu sehen, wie konsequent und gelassen du deinen Weg gehst/segelst, ist sehr inspirierend! Ich freue mich bereits auf die nächste Etappe an Bord. Auf bald, dein Jano"

"Lieber Felix, wie sehr haben wir die Zeit mit dir an Bord der Laurelli genossen. Vielen Dank für die einmaligen Segeltörns, unvergesslichen Erlebnisse und deliziösen frischen Fische - das machte die Vegetarierin zur Pescetarierin. Danke auch für dein Vertrauen in mich als 3. Kapitän! Wir beide waren selten so entspannt wie in diesen zwei Wochen und werden uns ganz lange an diesen once (gerne öfter)-in-a-lifetime trip erinnern. Bleib ein so toller Kapitän, wie du bist. Du schaffst es, aus der Laurelli einen so tollen Ort zu gestalten, den man einfach nicht verlassen möchte. Wir werden es ganz schrecklich vermissen, nur eben einen Pull-Up aus unserer Kajüte zum Sunrise entfernt zu sein, auf einsamen Stränden Lagerfeuer zu machen, und Caipirinhas auf der Luftmatratze im Meer zu trinken. Tausend Dank, dass wir dich begleiten durften, und wir sind gespannt, das Abenteuer aus der Ferne zu verfolgen. Hugs & Kisses, Patrick III. & Alexi"

"Thank you so much for this amazing trip. It has, without a doubt, been the best weeks in my life. I've never met a person who opens their home and welcomes people into it the way you do. You have truly been a great skipper, co-living-person and friend. You always have everything under control which makes us feel safe, while still being, as Rafael would have said, 'Super-chill'. You really set the tone for the entire crew. Everyone is great people, but you are the glue holding everything together. So thank you for these weeks, and I hope I get to meet you soon again! /Vera"

"I'm very happy that me and Vera found you on Facebook two months ago. It has been a fantastic experience, on a great boat, with an awesome skipper. I have learnt a lot and most of all gotten very inspired to get my own licences, boat and experience. I hope we meet again, preferably in French Polynesia or as boat-neighbours somewhere. Big thanks! /Adam"

"Mein Werkstudent, das war ein prächtiger Aufschlag für den ersten Törn in deinen eigenen vier Wänden! Das Schönste an Bord ist immer das absolute Abschalten und im Hier und Jetzt sein. Darauf freue ich mich jetzt schon wieder, wenn wir uns später im Jahr wiedersehen. Bis dahin wünsche ich dir das sowieso Wichtigste an Bord: Petri Heil. Dein Rafael"

"Und zack sind fünf Wochen rum. Vielen Dank, dass ich Teil dieses kleinen Abenteuers sein durfte und du mir viele wertvolle Momente zeigen konntest. Ich wünsch dir noch viel Spaß bei deinem langen Abenteuer. Habe immer eine Handbreit Wasser unter der Laurelli. Fair winds and following seas. Thomas"

"Wer hätte gedacht, dass wir mal durch die Karibik segeln. Im April/Mai 2025 sah unser Segelwetter noch ganz anders aus. Mach weiter so und ich bin mir sicher, dass wir uns immer mal wieder über den Weg segeln werden. Spätestens in Französisch-Polynesien, oder vielleicht als Flottille mit einer weiteren Lagoon. Genieße weiterhin deine wohlverdiente Freiheit. Wir sehen uns auf dem Wasser. Grüße, dein Kim"