The books
Read in German about Coastal Sailing, sailing as a couple or a sabbatical to the Caribbean with children, or download the same for free in English
November 7, 2026
Books
Praxisguide Fahrtensegeln
Based on 15 years of experience as an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, this book is to answer the many questions I get from course participants. It's bringing the hands-on tips & tricks for joyful, stress-free and easy-to-understand sailing to the German speaking market. Read about how an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor teaches the practical approach to sail cruising without getting too complicated Answering the questions you might be pondering about
Zu Zweit an Bord
Together with Clinical Psychotherapist Gaby Theile, this book helps couples, friends, spouses and small crew to find a way to sail together, no matter how different their initial approaches are to sailing. Listen to dozens of couples who have found a way to sail together, learn from their mistakes and get inspired how to sail together despite a a possible divergent approach to sailing
Sabbatical Auf See
The German translation of "The Missing Centimeter" has become a widespread inspiration for German sailors to take a sabbatical and sail away for a year or so with their children. It's about how do-able it is and describes what hundreds of sailors do every year. It's the book I would have loved to find before daring myself to take a sabbatical. WARNING: Be careful reading this book, it could change your life-style for ever!
The Missing Centimeter
The original title of our sabbatical sailing to the Caribbean and back with our children. It's about how do-able it is and describes what hundreds of sailors do every year. It's the book I would have loved to find before daring myself to take a sabbatical. WARNING: Be careful reading this book, it could change your life-style for ever! Download the free PDF of the entire book (copyright of original version has expired) or read more about the book on Sabbatical auf See page