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2022
25
Aug

Article on DIY Waterproofing

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: A Waterproof Recipe, Boating New Zealand, August 2022. Read the online version of this article.

2022
24
Aug

Croatia

We’re spending a week on my Dad’s powerboat in Croatia! Beautiful bays and stunning historical towns–yesterday we visited lovely, little Rovinj…

2022
23
Aug

Read the first two chapters of “Sailing Towards the Horizon”

The first orders are coming in on Amazon. I hope you’ll enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it! I kept adding chapters as we were travelling along to have a direct, fresh narration of our adventures. You can read the first two chapters on Amazon to see if you like my my style!

2022
17
Aug

Stop-over in Vienna

We took a direct Austrian Airlines flight from L.A. to Vienna (good service, but no masks on the plane–not even the flight attendants!!) and spent a day there (thanks Gerdsch!!). Austria’s capital with its beautiful historical buildings is quite impressive when viewed with Pacific islander eyes

2022
13
Aug

Stop-over in LA

Pitufa remains in Fiji, but her crew has gone walkabout! We’ve just spent two program-packed days in LA, doing aaaalll the tourist fun locations. Thank you Kristi for being such a wonderful host and tour guide!!!

2022
08
Aug

“Sailing towards the Horizon” is available on Amazon!!

The book about our first years cruising aboard our Pitufa is now available as paperback, ebook and hardcover. Come aboard and read about our beginner’s mistakes, fun adventures, wonderful encounters–experience the ups and downs of the cruiser’s lifestyle with us! 331 gripping, entertaining pages Click here to see more info and to read the first two chapters.

2022
05
Aug

Article in Boating NZ: Water in the Bilge!

Birgit Hackl, Christian Feldbauer: Wet Bilges, Boating New Zealand, July 2022. Read the online version of this article.

2022
04
Aug

New Pearl Creations!!

I’ve had a creative phase and made new necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings! All my designs are made with black Pearls (often called Tahiti Pearls) from the Gambier Islands. Just write an email/PM, if you are interested! Click here to see more pictures.