Sailing El Burro

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En Route

Hi there,

Welcome to our webpage!

We’re Greg, Julie, Nelly, Finn and Blackie, the El Burro crew. In August 2022, we set sail on our 33ft boat to explore the world at our own relaxed pace. Like many, we started off with endless plans, but soon realized that trying to plan everything can take away from the joy of living in the moment. So, we tossed our long-term plans aside and embraced the unknown. Now, we’re guided by the wind and our instincts, heading wherever feels right. Sometimes, the best plan is to let go and trust the journey.

We hope our story inspires you to follow your own dreams.

♥︎

*Missing in this picture is Blackie, we still need to make a new family picture* 🙂

Our Travel Philosophy

Any small coffee donation is highly appreciated to support our journey.

Sailing gave me a lot: freedom, adventure, a deep love for nature and a real appreciation for simple things. I’m not ready to let go of any of that. But I think I’m ready for a different kind of life. One with roots. Ordinary days. Green things growing outside the window. Work that matters to me. A life that means just as much as what the sea taught me, only with a different view.

An ode to the sailing community and the amazing people we’ve met along the way.

20% of my profits from Between Coastlines go to @rivercleanup because I want what I do to have a positive impact beyond the product itself.

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If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Ship’s Log

We’re Almost There! Just 12 More Supporters to Go!

A big thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered Between Coastlines. We really appreciate your support. It means a lot to know that so many of you are already looking forward to reading it. We’re getting close now! We need just 12 more supporters before the book can go to print. If you’ve been…

by junlyah 5 November 2026

I wrote a book!

Between Coastlines is my travel memoir about life at sea, but it’s not just a collection of beautiful destinations and sailing stories. It’s about what happens when you actually choose the life you’ve been dreaming about. The excitement, freedom and unforgettable moments, yes. But it’s also about the less glamorous side of the adventure. The…

by Sailing El Burro 19 October 202619 October 2026

The Circular Traveler

Life on the water really changes people. With a kind of “circular traveler” mindset, sailors reuse what they can, borrow from each other, and lend a hand whenever it’s needed. It’s a big shift from life on land. Less about owning everything yourself and more about sharing, trusting one another, and living in a way…

by Sailing El Burro 22 December 202522 December 2025

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