Dreams versus real life on a sailboat after retirement.
A humorous approach to limitation and challenges as we sail into our golden years – what you can expect!
A passion for cruising
Celebrating 13 years of our cruising lifestyle, we love to share our experiences and insights with hope to encourage an adventurous few to follow their dreams … with caution!
Cruising and sailing
Experience the excitement, exhilaration and frustrations with us.
Recipes
Indulge in exotic local cuisine or just “what’s available on the boat” creations.
Blog
Journey with us through calm blue water, stormy nights, rough anchorages and blissful sunny days, white sandy beaches, and everything in between.
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Travel with us in different parts of the world and experience real cruising life before you pull the trigger on doing it yourself.
Events
Realize your dreams – getting married or engaged, eloping or any anniversary – let’s do it on Mama-Wana.
Unique products
Browse our handmade unique products made from “beach treasures”.
An array of resources
Lots of resources to help you decide and prepare for retirement on your boat. Investigate the unique set of challenges as you prepare and cruise into your retirement years. Discover the differences between the lovely, vibrant, young sailors on YouTube channels and real life on a modest sailboat with a modest budget by “slightly” older adults.
“The best days of our lives were spent on Mama-Wana and Iwould love to share our experiences with whoever can benefit from it.”
Gerda van Wyk
Co-captain/First mate
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