Three weeks away…

Three weeks away.

I cannot remember the last time I took such a long and complete break.
For three weeks, life moved to a different rhythm: the sun, the tides, the wind, the weather, and the sea.

Living on a boat has a way of stripping away the noise. There is little room for endless notifications, busy calendars, or the illusion that everything can be controlled. Instead, there is space to reconnect with what matters most.
I was lucky to spend precious time with my children, their partners, friends, and the many wonderful people we met along the way. Harbours have a unique way of creating conversations among strangers and reminding us how easily human connection, relationships can happen.

One thing that struck me profoundly was the impact of our changing climate. After decades of sailing, I encountered weather patterns and conditions I had never experienced before. Every sailor learns to respect the elements, but the increasing unpredictability was a powerful reminder of both the fragility and resilience of the systems on which we all depend.

Not everything went according to plan. During one of our final passages, the engine failed. Fortunately, we had anticipated early enough to have time, options, and a calm conversation about what to do next.
My sincere thanks to the volunteers of Les Sauveteurs en Mer - SNSM for their support in getting us safely into harbour. A small incident, perhaps, but a good reminder that preparation creates choices, and that we are always stronger together.

And then there were the dolphins. Curious, playful, and a beautiful reminder of the joy that comes from being fully present and connected to nature.

Three weeks at sea also gave me space to reflect on what comes next.
This autumn, I will begin with CRR Global my ORSC (Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching) certification journey, continuing through to early summer next year. I am excited to deepen my practice in systems coaching and relationship intelligence and bring new perspectives to the leaders, teams and organisations I support.

I also return with fresh inspiration for the CL4Change Navigation Coaching Model. The sea once again reminded me that we rarely control the wind, the tides, or the weather, but we can learn to navigate them with awareness, resilience and purpose.

And perhaps most importantly: the value of having both a course and a crew.