# Tranquility Mare


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- [Caledonian Canal Sailing 2/2: A Complete Itinerary from Fort Augustus to Inverness](https://tranquilitymare.com/caledonian-canal-sailing-2/): Welcome to the second part of our Caledonian Canal sailing adventure! This time, we’ll take you along the stretch from Fort Augustus to Inverness – all the way to the canal’s end. We’ll sail across the legendary Loch Ness, keeping an eye out for the monster said to lurk in its depths. There will be another mountain hike, and finally, we’ll finish the passage in Inverness – a town slightly less charming than the rest of the Canal. If you haven’t yet read the first part of our story, covering the route from Fort William to Fort Augustus, make sure […]
- [Caledonian Canal Sailing 1/2: A Complete Itinerary from Corpach to Fort Augustus](https://tranquilitymare.com/caledonian-canal-sailing/): Caledonian Canal Sailing After our recent adventure on the much smaller Crinan Canal, it was time for a more famous one – the Caledonian Canal. Almost everyone has heard of it. If not of the canal itself, then certainly of Loch Ness, which forms part of it – along with the legendary creature said to lurk in its depths. We had planned our Caledonian Canal sailing from the moment we decided to sail to Scotland. The canal not only shortened our route to Norway. Also, it offered a safe alternative to rounding Scotland’s northern tip via the Pentland Firth and […]
- [Sailing the Crinan Canal – Complete Guide to Scotland’s Most Scenic Shortcut](https://tranquilitymare.com/sailing-the-crinan-canal/): Scotland’s Lesser-Known Canal Almost everyone planning a sailing trip in Scotland, or even land-based sightseeing, has heard of the Caledonian Canal. Far fewer, however, are aware of another Scottish canal — smaller, less visited, yet equally fascinating. This is the Crinan Canal, often called the most beautiful shortcut in Britain. Today, we’re taking you there! When we discovered the Crinan Canal during our route planning, it immediately sparked our curiosity. Like most tourists, we had never heard of it before. Overshadowed by the Caledonian Canal, it rarely attracts wide attention. Yet we prefer places off the beaten track: quiet, intimate, […]
- [How We Built a Reliable Sailboat Electrical System for Full-Time Cruising](https://tranquilitymare.com/sailboat-electrical-system/): Sailboat Electrical System The sailboat electrical system is an absolutely crucial part of any boat – its true backbone. In practice, almost every system we rely on aboard is connected to electricity. Without it, many devices simply wouldn’t work. That’s why it’s worth carefully considering, even at the stage of purchasing a boat, how to build a reliable and efficient power system. Standard production yachts usually come with very basic sailboat electrical systems. They’re designed with boats in mind that spend most nights in marinas, with constant access to shore power. For charter yachts or holiday cruises lasting 2–3 weeks, […]
- [Sailing the Southern Ionian Islands Off Season: Why It’s the Best Time to Go](https://tranquilitymare.com/sailing-the-southern-ionian-islands/): Welcome to the second part of our sailing trip around the Ionian Islands! This time we’re heading south, to islands such as Atokos, Ithaca, Kefalonia, and Zakynthos. Off-Season Ionian Islands Just like in the previous post, we’re describing off-season sailing, since we visited the southern Ionian Islands in early spring (March–April). Expect small bays, harbors, the first dive of the season, and even… an earthquake at sea! Or maybe we should say a “seaquake”? As in the article about the Northern Ionian Islands (which you can read here), we only write about the places we’ve personally visited. Of course, we […]
- [Sailing Greece’s Northern Ionian Islands: A Unique Off-Season Experience](https://tranquilitymare.com/sailing-northern-ionian/): Our Ionian Experience In this post, we want to share our experiences, insights, and favorite spots from the Northern Ionian Islands. This is the place where we wrapped up our very first season of living aboard our yacht. You can read about the last leg of our sailing journey — from Sicily to Greece — here. We spent a month sailing Ionian Sea during the autumn, and another two months the following spring. Today, we’d like to tell you about sailing around the Ionian Islands outside the peak season. About peaceful marinas, empty coves, and the unique atmosphere of this […]
- [Module 13 - Final Miles From Sicily to Greece as the Season Ends](https://tranquilitymare.com/module-13-sicily-to-greece/): It took me a while to find the motivation to finally wrap up the story of our first season living on a sailboat—a season during which we sailed around Europe, making our way from Sweden, through Poland, all the way to Greece. Physically, we reached our destination at the end of 2023, and now we’re finally getting there in our blog stories too—the final chapter of that journey, Sicily to Greece leg, awaits you below. Sailing into Syracuse In the previous Module 12, we left you just before arriving in Syracuse. For those interested, we’ve also prepared two separate articles […]
- [Ouessant Island: A Hidden Gem for Sailors Crossing the Channel](https://tranquilitymare.com/ouessant-island/): Today we’re taking you to a French island that turned out to be the perfect stopover during our northbound sail this year. After spending a few days in Brest, Brittany, we started looking for a weather window to cross the English Channel toward the British Isles. However, the forecasts were not encouraging, and the prospect of spending more days in a rather uncharming city wasn’t very appealing. So instead of waiting idly, we decided to sail to Île d’Ouessant — an island that not only added charm to our route but also allowed us to shorten the crossing to Britain […]
- [Isle of Man by Sea and Land: Sailing, Trams, and More](https://tranquilitymare.com/isle-of-man/): Isle of Man. For most people, it’s known as a tax haven. Motorsport fans will associate it with the legendary TT race. And some might even ask if it’s an independent country. One thing’s for sure – it’s not your typical tourist destination. You won’t find iconic landmarks here that everyone can name off the top of their head. And it’s definitely not a sailing classic either. Yachts rarely choose the Isle of Man as the main goal of their journey. So what is the Isle of Man, really? Why Did We Visit The Isle Of Man? I won’t lie. […]
- [Plan Your Trip to Syracuse: Local Experiences, Hidden Gems, and No-Fluff Advice](https://tranquilitymare.com/plan-your-trip-to-syracuse/): Hello there! Today we’re taking you to Syracuse – this time from a tourist’s perspective rather than a sailing one. So this post will be helpful not only for sailors, but also for those of you exploring Sicily by land. (For the sailors among you, we’ve put together a separate guide – you’ll find it here). Sicily, and especially Syracuse, stole our hearts. It’s one of our favorite places in Europe – so much so that every time we visited, we ended up staying longer than planned. We rarely return to the same places, but we made an exception for […]
- [Ultimate Syracuse Sailing Guide: Anchorage, Marinas & Safety](https://tranquilitymare.com/syracuse-sicily-ultimate-sailing-guide/): I’d been planning to write about Syracuse sailing for the longest time. It’s one of our favorite places — not just on the Sicilian coast, but in the entire Mediterranean. And maybe that’s exactly why I kept putting it off… How do you capture the essence of a place you’ve fallen so deeply in love with in just a few paragraphs? Our Syracuse Sailing We spent nearly a month in Syracuse in October 2023, as part of our sailing journey around Europe. And of course — we came back again in 2024, this time heading west. Both times, we ended […]
- [Malo 39 Winter Upgrades – Part 2/2: Maintenance and repairs](https://tranquilitymare.com/malo-39-winter-upgrades-part-2/): Let’s start with the second part of our boatyard work, which we carried out during the winter of 2024/2025 on our Malo 39. If you haven’t read the first part yet, we encourage you to check it out first – here, we described all the upgrades we made to our yacht. In this post, however, we will focus on repairs and servicing of various systems. Repairs and maintenance on Malo 39 As with any yacht, different installations and components wear out over time, and intensive sailing throughout the year only accelerates this process. It’s natural that winter brings a few […]
- [Malo 39 Winter Upgrades – Part 1/2: What We Improved](https://tranquilitymare.com/malo-39-winter-upgrades/): Spring is just around the corner, and our home, Malo 39 “Tranquility” has been rocking on the water for almost a month now. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the winter season, which—as always—we dedicated to another round of boatyard work aimed at upgrading our boat. Winter Season of Upgrades on Malo 39 Winter is also the time for us to repair any issues that arose during the season and service the onboard systems to ensure they remain reliable for years to come. Just like last year, we decided to gather and summarize everything that took place in the […]
- [Upgrade to Composite Thru-Hulls and Seacocks: Our Experience](https://tranquilitymare.com/composite-thru-hulls/): Wrapping up our second winter of modernization work, we’re still excited to share our experiences in upgrading our yacht. This year, we focused on replacing all thru-hulls and seacocks—a critical step in improving safety and durability. In this post, we’ll take you through our decision-making process, compare materials, and discuss the challenges we faced during installation. If you’re curious about last year’s upgrades, you can check them out here. Why Replace Seacocks and Thru-Hulls? Our yacht, a Malo 39 built in 2002, is now over 20 years old. Despite its age, the existing seacocks and thru-hulls were in surprisingly good […]
- [Module 12 - Sailing the Unspoiled South Coast of Sicily](https://tranquilitymare.com/sailing-sicily/): After spending a week on the Egadi Islands, it was time to continue our journey sailing Sicily. I have to admit, we’re doing so with great reluctance. The archipelago captivated us so much that we would have gladly stayed longer. We’ve written a small sailing guide about our experiences, which you can read here. Unfortunately, a sailor’s life is full of constant goodbyes—this time, it was Egadi’s turn. Sailing Sicily – South Coast Our plan for this season is to sail around Sicily from the south and then up along its eastern coast. This isn’t the easiest region for sailing—there’s […]
- [Sailing Guide to the Egadi Islands: Best Anchorages and Hidden Gems](https://tranquilitymare.com/sailing-egadi-islands/): Hi! Today we want to take you on a journey to one of our favorite archipelagos in the Mediterranean — the Egadi Islands. Until recently, they were completely unknown to us. It was only during our search for sailing information about Sicily that we discovered this picturesque archipelago, located just off the western coast of the island. The Egadi Islands – general info The Egadi Islands consist of three main islands: Favignana, Levanzo, and Marettimo, along with several smaller rocks and islets. They are famous for their crystal-clear waters, breathtaking bays, and rich history, with tuna fishing being an important […]
- [Sailing with Coppercoat: Our Honest Review After a Full Season](https://tranquilitymare.com/coppercoat-review/): Our One-Year Experience with Coppercoat: Does It Work? One of the most important projects we undertook on our sailboat last winter was applying antifouling paint to the hull. However, we opted for a less conventional solution: Coppercoat—a coating made of epoxy resin and pure (99%) copper. This technology has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from users due to its excellent antifouling properties and long lifespan. Despite its higher initial cost, we decided that it would be a worthwhile investment over a 10-year period. By eliminating annual haul-outs, repeated purchases of antifouling paint, and significantly reducing labor, Coppercoat seemed like a smart […]
- [Module 11 - Sardinia to Sicily: The Adventure of Two Long Sails Across the Med](https://tranquilitymare.com/module-11-sardinia-to-sicily/): In the last module, published at the end of last year, we wrote about our journey from mainland Spain to the Balearic Islands. You can find it here. In this Module, the 11th, we continue our voyage—we leave Menorca to sail from Sardinia to Sicily! Departure towards Sardinia We depart for Sardinia from the southeastern tip of Menorca, anchoring at Cala Biniacolla. The journey ahead is about 200 nautical miles. It won’t be a fast sail, as light winds are forecasted. However, we don’t want to wait for better weather because the Mistral is predicted to arrive in a few […]
- [Sailing Mediterranean 2024: Highlights and Lessons from a Year at Sea](https://tranquilitymare.com/sailing-mediterranean-2024/): Summary of 2024 season Sailing Mediterranean Today, the last day of 2024, many of us reflect on the passing year. We will also try to sum up this time. 2024 was our second season at sea, sailing and living aboard our yacht “Tranquility”. It is hard to believe that time flies so quickly! After all, it was not long ago that we were looking for a floating home. Summary of 2023 season After the first year of sailing, we also wrote a short summary, which you can read here. We focused on the first impressions, challenges, surprises and disappointments of […]
- [Navigating the Strait of Messina: A Complete Guide for Sailors](https://tranquilitymare.com/navigating-the-strait-of-messina/): The Strait of Messina: A Timeless Challenge for Sailors “Now when she [Charybdis] spewed it out, she seethed and swirled like a cauldron over a blazing fire,the spray she flung on high rained down on the tops of both cliffs.But when she swallowed the sea water down,you could see the whole abyss of the whirlpool boiling,and the dark rock roared all around,and the sea floor appeared amid the foam.”(Odyssey 12.236–243, transl. E.V. Rieu, slightly adapted) The Strait of Messina has haunted sailors since ancient times. This infamous waterway, mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey (8th century BC), is the setting for the […]
- [Module 10 - Sailing Spain’s Coast: From Cartagena to the Balearic Islands](https://tranquilitymare.com/sailing-balearic-islands/): Time for Module 10! As I promised, there is a good chance that you will finally read about sailing Balearic Islands 🙂 After a week spent with friends on the Costa del Sol, which I wrote about here, it is time to move on. It is the beginning of August, and we are just starting our adventure in the Mediterranean and warm, holiday sailing. Benalmádena Marina, Spain We leave Benalmádena in the early morning. We can breathe a sigh of relief, because our boat was being jerked so much in the marina (which I wrote about in the previous Module […]
- [Module 9 - From Gibraltar to Spain's Stunning Costa del Sol](https://tranquilitymare.com/module-9-sailing-costa-del-sol/): Time for module 9! From now on, for the next year and a half, you will be sailing with us through the Mediterranean Sea. This season, our goal is Greece, so we will sail east starting from sailing Costa del Sol. Currents in the Strait of Gibraltar In the last module, we wrote about crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. This is a unique place on the map of Europe because the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea mix here. When sailing through the strait to the east, we had 2-3 knots of current, which gave us extra […]
- [Module 8 - Sailing the Iberian Peninsula from Porto to Gibraltar](https://tranquilitymare.com/module-8-sailing-the-iberian-peninsula/): The Goal to Reach The Med Welcome to the next module of our sail around Europe – sailing the Iberian Peninsula. A special module, because we are sailing into the Mediterranean Sea! Getting here, and then to Greece, was our goal for the first year of full-time sailing. And since we started in Sweden, and later stopped in Poland, the road turned out to be quite long. That is why crossing the Strait of Gibraltar was the beginning of a new chapter of the voyage, which continues to this day! As we publish this article, we are still in the […]
- [Sailing Through Orca Territory: How to Avoid Killer Whale Attacks](https://tranquilitymare.com/how-to-avoid-orca-attacks/): Do you remember the killer whale Willy from “Free Willy”? He undoubtedly evokes only positive feelings. In our worldview, it is common that killer whales are like the pandas of the ocean – beautiful, nice and harmless animals. The situation is different with sharks – they have an exceptionally bad reputation thanks to “Jaws”. And what if I told you that reality is completely different from what Hollywood productions present? And that as sailors and divers, we love sharks, have dove with them many times, and tremble when we see an orca on the horizon because of frequent orca attacks? […]
- [Module 7 - Sailing Atlantic Coast of Spain and Portugal: Wild Islands with Whales singing Fado](https://tranquilitymare.com/module-7-sailing-atlantic-coast/): Welcome to the next Module of our journey when we describe sailing Atlantic coast of Spain and Portugal. Recently, you could read about one of the most difficult stages of our sail around Europe, the passage of the Bay of Biscay. If you missed this Module – it’s here. We described not easy days at sea, deprived of sleep and rest. Recently, our friend summed up her passage of the Bay of Biscay this year with a short, yet everything-speaking word – washing machine. We can’t agree more! Greetings, Aga 🙂 Arrival to A Coruña When we finally managed to […]
- [Yacht Safety Equipment: How We Prepared for Our Voyage](https://tranquilitymare.com/yacht-safety-equipment-how-we-prepared-for-our-voyage/): This week we will describe our yacht safety equipment. You will learn what we decided to use when sailing from Gdańsk on our voyage around Europe, how our equipment works and why we chose certain solutions. I hope that the information contained in this post will be useful for sailors equipping their yachts and preparing for their cruises. I also think that the article will be an interesting dose of knowledge for those of you who do not sail. You will learn how to take care of safety at sea! How to choose Yacht safety equipment? Sailing area When creating […]
- [Module 6 - Sailing the Alderney Race and battling the Bay of Biscay](https://tranquilitymare.com/alderney-race-and-bay-of-biscay/): In module 6, it’s time to tell you the story about one of the most difficult parts of our sail around Europe – crossing the notorious Bay of Biscay. Before we sail out into its waters, we will once again undergo Coast Guard inspections at sea – we wrote about the continuous inspections in previous Modules. Also, we will have to sail through the Alderney Race, an 8-mile strait between the Channel Islands and France. But let’s take it one step at a time! Departing from Cherbourg, France We set off on our sail across the Bay of Biscay from […]
- [Discover Chios: Complete Guide for Travelers and Sailors](https://tranquilitymare.com/chios-complete-guide/): As you may have noticed, we don’t often publish separate articles about each of the islands we visit. I believe that duplicating guides that have already been written is pointless. Moreover, I often feel that I have not explored the island well enough to be able to advise on it. However, if we decide that we have something more to say about a given place, we write a separate article. This is how we have written posts about the island of Heligoland in Germany and Chania and the Samaria Gorge in Crete. The same will happen with the island of […]
- [Sailboat Water System Explained: Freshwater Management on Malo 39](https://tranquilitymare.com/water-system-malo-39/): Most of us never wonder where the water in our houses or apartments comes from. Access to it in developed countries is obvious. However, living on our sailboat Malo 39, water becomes a limited resource. Even though there is plenty of it around! In this post, we will describe how exactly water management works on our Malo 39 “Tranquility”. You will learn where we store fresh water, where we get it from, how we treat it and what our installation looks like. We will also describe how we save water, because it is very important when living on a sailboat. […]
- [Module 5 - The North Sea Sailing – From Amsterdam to Cherbourg](https://tranquilitymare.com/module-5-sailing-from-amsterdam-to-cherbourg/): North sea sailing after Amsterdam After visiting Amsterdam, it’s time to continue the North Sea sailing! Our next stop is Nieuwpoort in Belgium. From there, we plan to visit historic Bruges, which is considered by many to be the most beautiful city in Belgium. But before we get there, we have 120 miles of sailing through the very busy and tricky shallows of the North Sea ahead of us. We will cross the approach route to the busiest port in Europe – Rotterdam and to the slightly smaller Antwerp. Additionally, the North Sea sailing is constant taking currents and tides […]
- [Samaria Gorge: How to Plan Your Visit, Travel Tips and Honest Review](https://tranquilitymare.com/samaria-gorge/): Sailing in Crete Since we started planning to sail to Crete, the Samaria Gorge had been on our bucket list. We had searched in advance how to get there because we knew we would leave the yacht in Chania. Although there is an anchorage in Agia Roumeli, at the end of the gorge, it is very exposed and we would be very dependent on the weather if we decided to stay there.  Generally, sightseeing in Crete from a yacht is not very convenient. The main ports are on the north coast, which is open to strong northerly winds. On the […]
- [Installing a Dive Compressor on Deck: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://tranquilitymare.com/dive-compressor-on-deck/): Dive compressor for a sailboat In our last article about the diving compressor, we described how we chose the model that was most suitable for us. We compared several portable compressors available on the market in terms of suitability for a yacht. We also checked their parameters and described why we finally chose Coltri Icon Inox. In this post you will read how we installed the dive compressor on deck of our yacht. As you know from the previous article, we had a problem with finding space for the compressor. After many considerations and attempts, we have decided that we […]
- [How to choose the best Dive Compressor for Your Boat?](https://tranquilitymare.com/how-to-choose-the-best-dive-compressor-for-your-boat/): When planning our sailing and living on board, we knew from the very beginning that we wanted to combine sailing with diving. Diving has been our great passion for many years, so it was natural to continue it on our own, living on a yacht. Before we bought the boat, we did a lot of diving with diving schools and used to go on liveaboards. About one of them in Sudan, you can read here. It has always been organized diving, but with plans for our sailing in mind, we have long been trying to become as independent underwater as […]
- [Umbria Wreck in Sudan: Spectacular wreck diving into the history](https://tranquilitymare.com/umbria-wreck/): Wreck diving There are people who like wreck diving and there are those who don’t. For me, wrecks are places somewhere at the bottom of the seas telling their stories to those who reach them. Stories that are not always histories of disaster. These are often the histories of warfare and difficult decisions made in a time crunch, histories of saved lives and heroism. Let’s check then what history Umbria wreck hides! Baltic Sea wrecks I don’t think diving on wrecks where thousands of people have lost their lives is cool. Take, for example, 3 famous wrecks in the Baltic […]
- [Module 4 - Sailing North Sea from Cuxhaven to Amsterdam](https://tranquilitymare.com/module-4-sailing-north-sea-from-cuxhaven-to-amsterdam/): Welcome to the other side of the Kiel Canal! We will start today’s story with the passage of the lock onto the Elbe River. Then we will be sailing North Sea from Cuxhaven to Amsterdam. About the Kiel Canal transit itself you can read here in a separate post. Sailing Elbe River to the North Sea The Elbe River is not easy to navigate. Currents may exceed 5 kts. There is also lots of commercial traffic to and from the Kiel Canal and Hamburg. It is recommended that recreational yachts stay outside the buoy-marked fairway whenever possible. However, the shallows […]
- [Ultimate Sailing Guide to Chania, Crete: Navigating the Port, Weather, and Local Tips for a Perfect Stay](https://tranquilitymare.com/ultimate-sailing-guide-to-chania/): Chania – a picturesque, but also very touristy city, the second largest in Crete, located on the northern coast of the island. A place you cannot miss when planning a sail to Crete. Or maybe you can? You will find the answer in this post! History of Chania, Crete Chania was founded by the Venetians, but already 3400 BC there was a Minoan settlement here called Kydonia. Due to its location, Crete has been a meeting point of various cultures and religions for millennia. In addition to the wonderfully preserved and relatively young Venetian architecture, you will find here mosques […]
- [How to drill a hole in a cored deck?](https://tranquilitymare.com/drilling-through-the-deck/): Drilling holes in your boat Making holes in the boat and drilling through the deck is probably one of the most terrific experiences of any sailor. But it does not have to be. If you know how to do it correctly, you will do it with confidence and peace of mind. Correct and professional procedure will provide you with permanent deck mounting, without any leaks and problems in the future. Drilling through the cored deck Special attention is required when you plan to drill through a cored deck. Core, which is usually a foam or balsa, is a middle layer […]
- [Ultimate Helgoland Sailor's Guide: A Seabird Paradise in the North Sea](https://tranquilitymare.com/ultimate-helgoland-sailors-guide/): Helgoland was on our long bucket list for a very long time. When it turned out that we will depart for our sailing voyage from Poland, there was no way we couldn’t stop at this unique archipelago.  Where is Helgoland? So let us take you to this spectacular place in the North Sea. Helgoland is the only German island not near the mainland and a place with the only bird cliff in Germany! It is located about 70 km (44 NM) off the coast of Germany.  Helgoland brief history There are plenty of publications on the internet regarding the history […]
- [Winter boat upgrades on our Malo 39](https://tranquilitymare.com/winter-boat-upgrades-on-our-malo-39/): In this article we will cover all major upgrades and fixes we completed in winter 2023/2024 on our Malo 39 “Tranquility”. When we bought “Tranquility” a year ago, we did some essential upgrades before we set sail around Europe. Our Malo 39 was in a decent condition and she didn’t require any serious maintenance, she was basically ready to go. Also, we didn’t want to do much, as it would delay our departure significantly.  As a result, before leaving Poland, we did two major upgrades only – we converted our electrical system into lithium and installed a stern arch with […]
- [Module 3 - Sailing Baltic coast in Germany](https://tranquilitymare.com/module-4-sailing-baltic-coast-in-germany/): Sailing in Germany. Ruden Island. After leaving Poland, our first stop is the island of Ruden in Germany. We would never have ended up here if it weren’t for our friend who knows these areas like the back of her hand – thank you! As soon as she told me that you can see seals on Ruden, we immediately planned a stop on this island. First anchorage with Tranquility And the stopover is special not only because of the seals. This is also our first anchorage with “Tranquility”. When we drop anchor, we are aware that in the future we […]
- [The Ultimate Guide to applying Coppercoat antifouling on your boat](https://tranquilitymare.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-applying-coppercoat-antifouling-on-your-boat/): Why have we decided on Coppercoat? We’ve been thinking about applying coppercoat antifoul since we owned “Tranquility”. She required removing many consecutive layers of paint which were accumulated over the years and were peeling off from our haul. As sanding to a barrier coat was necessary anyway, we decided it’s a good opportunity to prepare the hull for coppercoat application. Research, reviews and experiences of fellow cruisers looked very promising in terms of efficiency and lifespan of this kind of antifouling.  Although coppercoat itself seems to be a more expensive option and it requires more planning and preparation, we strongly […]
- [Underwater adventures on the camera](https://tranquilitymare.com/diving-videos/): In this post we would like to show you a few of our diving videos which we have created over the years of diving, at that time, not yet living on a sailboat. How we used to dive before? We used to dive with diving centers and go diving safaris. Now, as we live independently on our sailboat, our diving is a little bit different. We do everything by ourselves – from finding dive spots, getting permits, reaching the place, filling our dive tanks, preparing the equipment and finally – diving, without the local guides. But we wouldn’t be able […]
- [Module 2 - Sailing in Poland](https://tranquilitymare.com/module-2-sailing-in-poland/): Refit in Gdańsk, Poland After bringing our yacht to Poland, Marina Przełom in Gdańsk becomes our temporary home. We assume that we need about a month to prepare the boat for sailing in Poland and further cruise around Europe. Additionally, we want to take advantage of the proximity to home and move in. Staying in Poland makes moving in process much easier to organize and it’s financially more efficient. Sending all our belongings to another country would be much more problematic. Even though we try not to accumulate too many things around us, as we have learned from countless relocations […]
- [Module 1 - The Eagle has landed](https://tranquilitymare.com/module-1-the-eagle-has-landed/): And we’ve made it. After a year and a half of looking for our dreamboat and traveling to see candidates for our future home, today we’ve become official owners of Malo 39. Although this boat was the first we’ve seen of that design, we felt at home instantly. After throughout inspection of Malo 39 two months back we were convinced that this is the boat fulfilling our requirements the most. Henan, Orust Island, Sweden So here we are now, in rainy and snowy Henan on Orust Island in Sweden with our new home which needs to be sailed to Poland […]
- [Sailing in Europe -  boat life reflections of 2023](https://tranquilitymare.com/sailing-around-europe-reflections-of-2023/): Reflections after the first season of full-time cruising As the 2023 season came to an end, it’s time to reflect, rethink what we’ve accomplished and what we’ve learned sailing around Europe. It was not a regular year for us – it was the first season sailing and living full time on a sailboat. We’ve decided to sum up everything and share with you our experiences, challenges, surprises and lessons learnt, rather than just a list of places visited. Those will be described in separate posts soon. We both agreed that 2023 was a hell of a ride! From finding and […]
- [How to replace teak plugs easily? Comprehensive guide](https://tranquilitymare.com/how-to-replace-teak-plugs/): Teak decks Teak decks are beautiful and although it was not our main criteria when looking for a boat, we are glad that we have it. Nothing can replace the feeling of walking barefoot on wood in a calm morning. But, as in life, there is a cost to pay for that. Teak decks require lots of attention and continuous work. Our 22-years old teak deck is in amazing condition and we are doing everything to keep it in good shape for next years of sailing. That means lots of work, like, for example teak plugs replacement. Quick explanation for […]
- [How to transit Kiel Canal on a pleasure craft?](https://tranquilitymare.com/how-to-transit-kiel-canal/): What is Kiel Canal? Where is the Kiel Canal located? Kiel Canal, also known as Nord-Ostsee Kanal, is 98 km long artificial canal located in Germany, Schleswig-Holstein state. It was built in 1895 to fulfill the needs of the German Navy and merchants to connect the Baltic Sea with the North Sea. Now, after more than a century, it still provides vessels with a shorter and more protected route, avoiding Danish Straits. It’s the busiest man-made waterway in the world with an annual average of 32 000 ships transporting 100 million tons of goods. It’s 90 ships daily!  Why should […]
- [What boat to buy- choosing the right yacht for you](https://tranquilitymare.com/what-boat-to-buy/): What boat to buy – does the perfect one exist? There is no perfect boat and we are sure that the majority of cruisers and sailors agree. However, there is always the best choice you can make for the mission you plan. Every single boat has pros and cons. It doesn’t matter if it’s a crazy expensive trimaran or 30 ft aged monohull. In order to buy a boat, which has more advantages for you, you need to ask yourself for what purposes and what type of sailing the boat is. And as every boat is different, we, as humans, […]

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- [Voyage test](https://tranquilitymare.com/voyage-test/)
- [Offer](https://tranquilitymare.com/our-offer/): From Dream to Adventure: Cruising Consulting From dream to Adventure – we guide you every step of the way Buying a cruising yacht and preparing for a long voyage is an incredible adventure—but also one full of complex decisions. We know this journey firsthand, and now we help others make it with confidence, clarity, and excitement. We offer independent consultancy services tailored to your needs and sailing plans. Whether you’re dreaming of full-time cruising or simply looking for the perfect boat for weekend getaways and holidays, we’re here to support you through the whole process—or just the parts where you […]
- [Voyage of Tranquility](https://tranquilitymare.com/voyage-of-tranquility/): In March 2023 we embarked on our biggest adventure so far! After 1.5 years of searching for our floating home, we bought “Tranquility” in Sweden with a dream to sail the world. 2025 SeasonRoute: Spain – France – UK – Noway and back What a year! 2025 was without a doubt the most exciting and rewarding season so far. We reached new places, new latitudes, and new cultures—so different from the familiar waters of Southern Europe. After leaving Almerimar at the beginning of March, we spent 278 days living aboard. Over that time, we covered 5,548 nautical miles, visited 45 […]
- [Meet Us](https://tranquilitymare.com/meet-us/): Meet us – the crew and the owners of Malo 39 “Tranquility” Let us introduce ourselves. We are Tomek and Aleksandra – a couple from Poland. Tomek – captain of Tranquility, previously Boeing 737 captain. The difference is that now he’s not wearing uniform any more 🙂  Aleksandra – above each captain there is admiralty, right? This is how the hierarchy looks like on S/Y Tranquility 🙂 Back in the days DHC-8 captain and Boeing 737 first officer. My side job is photography. We are both licensed skippers and advanced divers. Traveling has always been a huge part of our lives. Before […]
- [Our Boat - Malö 39](https://tranquilitymare.com/our-boat-malo-39/): Malö 39 – sturdy Swedish built boat “Tranquility” is our floating home. It is Malö 39, designed by the maritime architect Leif Ängermark in the mid 90’s. The Malö 39 is built by the Swedish shipyard  Malö Yachts AB. Our boat is a standard transom version with a bathing platform in the stern. It was built in 2002 and since we own it, multiple upgrades to the boat’s systems have been made. Malö Yachts is one of the oldest, most experienced yacht builders in Scandinavia. The Malö 39 is a yacht of high quality and a true offshore sailing yacht. It is […]
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- [About](https://tranquilitymare.com/about/): Our Voyage In March 2023 we embarked on our biggest adventure so far! After 1.5 years of searching for our floating home, we bought a sailboat in Sweden with a dream to sail the world.  Read more Our boat “Tranquility” is our floating home. It is Malö 39, bluewater cruiser ideal for long-distance sailing and full-time living aboard. Get to know the upgrades and boatwork we regularly do! Read more Meet us We are Tom & Alex, full-time cruisers, divers and airline pilots if time allows 🙂 We’ve decided to create this blog, to share with you our voyage but […]
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- [Front Page](https://tranquilitymare.com/): Our Voyage In March 2023 we embarked on our biggest adventure so far! After 1.5 years of searching for our floating home, we bought a sailboat in Sweden with a dream to sail the world.  READ MORE Our boat “Tranquility” is our floating home. It is Malö 39, bluewater cruiser ideal for long-distance sailing and full-time living aboard. Get to know the upgrades and boatwork we regularly do! READ MORE Meet us We are Tom & Alex, full-time cruisers, divers and airline pilots if time allows 🙂 We’ve decided to create this blog, to share with you our voyage but […]


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