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Guides and stories from aboard — San Blas, freediving, slow ocean travel and life on a Catana 47.

Personal growth retreats: what to look for (and what to avoid)

June 6, 2026

Personal growth retreats: what to look for (and what to avoid)

Searching for personal growth retreats? Avoid new age clichés and rigid wellness resorts. Discover the power of an authentic embodied

Mindful Eating on the Move | Sailing Retreat Experience

May 20, 2026

Mindful Eating on the Move | Sailing Retreat Experience

Discover why mindful eating during travel transforms body and mind. Experience a true embodied sailing retreat with Ikigai Sailing

Sailing and Freediving Holiday: Beyond the Resort

May 6, 2026

Sailing and Freediving Holiday: Beyond the Resort

Catamaran retreat vs Resort: discover the Ikigai Sailing "Embodied Experience". Sport, freediving and nature to reset your nervous system

Silence, wind and rhythm: why choose regenerative sailing

April 20, 2026

Silence, wind and rhythm: why choose regenerative sailing

Find your balance with Ikigai Sailing. Discover how the rhythm of the wind and the sea regenerates your nervous system

Ikigai: Origins, Meaning, and Practical Application in Modern Life

April 10, 2026

Ikigai: Origins, Meaning, and Practical Application in Modern Life

Discover the true meaning of Ikigai with Ikigai Sailing. A hands-on experience between sea and wind to rediscover your natural balance.

Ikigai and Travel: How to Rediscover Your Natural Rhythm at Sea

March 31, 2026

Ikigai and Travel: How to Rediscover Your Natural Rhythm at Sea

Find your Ikigai between wind and sea. With Ikigai Sailing, rediscover your natural rhythm through sailing and a unique sensory experience.

How Movement and Sailing Support Personal Growth

March 17, 2026

How Movement and Sailing Support Personal Growth

Discover how sailing and movement regenerate the nervous system. An embodied mindfulness experience to grow beyond traditional retreats.

Mindful travel: travel with intention

February 7, 2026

Mindful travel: travel with intention

An exploration of mindful travel and what it truly means to travel with intention. An experiential story about conscious sailing.

Mindfulness and Nervous System Reset

February 7, 2026

Mindfulness and Nervous System Reset

Discover how the sea supports nervous system reset, embodied mindfulness, and inner clarity. A deep mind–body reset with Ikigai Sailing.

What is an Ikigai vacation and why it’s not just another holiday

February 2, 2026

What is an Ikigai vacation and why it’s not just another holiday

What an Ikigai vacation really is, and why it’s not just another holiday — something subtler and deeper: not a goal to reach, but a way of travelling.

Why sailing is an important tool for personal growth

February 2, 2026

Why sailing is an important tool for personal growth

Sailing is a powerful tool for personal growth. Some experiences don’t need much explanation — you feel them.

How we turn sea water into drinkable water aboard Ikigai Sailing

January 24, 2026

How we turn sea water into drinkable water aboard Ikigai Sailing

Discover how Ikigai Sailing transforms sea water into drinkable and sparkling water, living off-grid and minimizing environmental impact.

Spearfishing aboard Ikigai: The Ancient Art of Sustainable and Communal Fishing

January 24, 2026

Spearfishing aboard Ikigai: The Ancient Art of Sustainable and Communal Fishing

Scopri la pesca in apnea a bordo di Ikigai: un’esperienza sostenibile, sportiva e di connessione con il mare e la comunità locale.

10 Days Ikigai Experience aboard

July 24, 2025

10 Days Ikigai Experience aboard

Ikigai Experience is designed to help you explore the balance between commitment and listening, between discipline and freedom.

10 Fascinating Facts About the Guna People

April 29, 2025

10 Fascinating Facts About the Guna People

Discover the Guna people of the San Blas archipelago: a matriarchal, sustainable, and spiritual culture that lives in harmony with the ocean

Janzu: The Regenerative Power of Water

April 5, 2025

Janzu: The Regenerative Power of Water

Janzu is a relaxation and healing water based technique that is gaining more and more popularity. Developed in the 1990s by Mexican therapist

Blue Mind: How the Ocean Enhances Focus and Problem-Solving

March 27, 2025

Blue Mind: How the Ocean Enhances Focus and Problem-Solving

Blue Mind: How the Ocean Enhances Focus and Problem-Solving

Seamanship and Sailing Training

March 23, 2025

Seamanship and Sailing Training

The basics of living on a catamaran: space organization, water and energy management, for an authentic and responsible maritime experience.

Freediving in San Blas: Unlock the Ultimate Underwater Experience

March 21, 2025

Freediving in San Blas: Unlock the Ultimate Underwater Experience

Freediving in the San Blas Islands with Ikigai Sailing offers an unparalleled adventure, blending nature, self-discovery, and the thrill of..

The Mammalian Diving Reflex

March 21, 2025

The Mammalian Diving Reflex

the mammalian diving reflex, a hidden superpower that all mammals possess, inherited from our distant aquatic ancestors

Sailing Adventure Trips

March 15, 2025

Sailing Adventure Trips

Sailing adventure trips are the perfect choice for those who want to discover untouched places, immerse themselves in nature.

Sailing & Mindfulness

March 13, 2025

Sailing & Mindfulness

How to Find Inner Peace at Sea Discover the power of mindful sailing for mental and physical well-being The sea has always had a calming effect on the human soul, but combining sailing with mindfulness takes this experience to a whole new level. A mindful sailing journey is not just a voyage across the waves…

Take a Break from Life

March 13, 2025

Take a Break from Life

Take a Break from Life: Escape the Daily Grind with Ikigai Sailing

Catamaran Vacation

March 13, 2025

Catamaran Vacation

Catamaran vacation with Ikigai Sailing is the perfect experience for those seeking relaxation, adventure, and a way to experience the sea.

Being a skipper

February 27, 2025

Being a skipper

Being a skipper: what it entails, The training varies depending on the type of navigation, the size of the vessel, and the country...

Blue Mind: The Power of Water

February 27, 2025

Blue Mind: The Power of Water

The term “Blue Mind” was coined by Wallace J. Nichols, a marine biologist who discovered the profound, calming effects that water has...

Reading the Sky

February 27, 2025

Reading the Sky

Reading the Sky: An Essential Guide to Clouds for Navigators. Understanding clouds is essential for a navigator to ensure safety during ...

San Blas: The Hidden Paradise

February 27, 2025

San Blas: The Hidden Paradise

San Blas: The Hidden Paradise for Reconnecting with Yourself, an archipelago of over 360 islands, in the Caribbean crystal-clear waters

The Waves of the Sea: Types

February 27, 2025

The Waves of the Sea: Types

The Waves of the Sea: Types, Origins, and Secrets of Navigation. Marine waves are classified into different types based on their origin, ...

What to Bring for Your Sailing Adventure

February 27, 2025

What to Bring for Your Sailing Adventure

What to Bring for Your Sailing Adventure. Life at sea is extremely minimalist, so often they don’t use most of what they bring.

Live & Work from a Catamaran in the Caribbean – Digital Nomad Life with Ikigai Sailing

April 16, 2024

Live & Work from a Catamaran in the Caribbean – Digital Nomad Life with Ikigai Sailing

If you’re a digital nomad looking for an off-the-grid work-life experience, Ikigai Sailing is your floating paradise.