生き甲斐 · Ikigai
Ikigai - Discover Your True Purpose with Ikigai Sailing
What is Ikigai?
Where the four meet, there is Ikigai.
The Japanese term Ikigai means “reason for being” — the art of finding one’s inner balance. It is the compass that guides us toward deep fulfilment by combining what we love, what we are good at, what the world needs, and what we can be paid for.
Aboard Ikigai Sailing we turn this philosophy into a way of life — one that explores the world and enriches everyone who steps on board, for personal and collective growth.
What we love
Adventure, sailing, friendship, travel, nature, cuisine, sport, and personal growth.
What we’re good at
Planning trips, managing the boat and navigation, team building, hospitality, problem-solving, cooking and teaching.
What the world needs
Freedom, sharing, awareness, friendship, trust, sustainability, dreaming, self-care, and understanding new cultures.
What we can be paid for
Sharing life on board, organising trips, and offering onboard courses in various sports disciplines.
What we love
Adventure, sailing, friendship, travel, nature, cuisine, sport, and personal growth.
What we’re good at
Planning trips, managing the boat and navigation, team building, hospitality, problem-solving, cooking and teaching.
What the world needs
Freedom, sharing, awareness, friendship, trust, sustainability, dreaming, self-care, and understanding new cultures.
What we can be paid for
Sharing life on board, organising trips, and offering onboard courses in various sports disciplines.
Our compass
Passion, vocation, mission, profession.
Passion
For the sea, sailing, adventure, travel, cuisine and sport.
Vocation
Bringing people closer to their passions, to others, to nature, and to themselves.
Mission
Promoting sustainable tourism and a healthy lifestyle that nourishes our essential needs and fosters true well-being.
Profession
As professional skippers and instructors, we share a seafaring culture of adventure and well-being, with courses in sailing, freediving, fishing, diving, kitesurf and yoga.
Most voyages start with a message.
Most journeys aboard Ikigai start with a simple message.