Hi, I'm Viv. I'm a graphic designer (see 'design work'), as well as published author of articles, columns and books.
My latest work, 'The Best Mistake', is the translation of my book, 'Blijven Drijven', originally published in Dutch by Hollandia (now part of HarperCollinsHolland).
Praise for Blijven Drijven / The Best Mistake:
‘This book is a pleasure to read. Not just for people who have an interest in sailing—recommended for anyone who could use some positivity.’
The Book Girl
My latest work, 'The Best Mistake', is the translation of my book, 'Blijven Drijven', originally published in Dutch by Hollandia (now part of HarperCollinsHolland).
Praise for Blijven Drijven / The Best Mistake:
‘This book is a pleasure to read. Not just for people who have an interest in sailing—recommended for anyone who could use some positivity.’
The Book Girl
‘I couldn't stop reading, it's a highly addictive page-turner.’
Boatbooks Auckland
Boatbooks Auckland
‘Strong in adventure, sublime in experience, and outstanding in perseverance. Description and dialogue, seriousness and light-heartedness are all balanced.’
Zeilen Magazine
Order your printed copy here, signed with custom author inscription!
$39 NZD, excl. postage ($8.70 for NZ domestic, non-rural). Find the e-book on Amazon. Limited copies of 'Blijven Drijven' available on request.
Zeilen Magazine
Order your printed copy here, signed with custom author inscription!
$39 NZD, excl. postage ($8.70 for NZ domestic, non-rural). Find the e-book on Amazon. Limited copies of 'Blijven Drijven' available on request.
An inspiring memoir full of adventure, humour, and heart — showing mistakes can be magical.
At 27, Dutch couple Bram and Vivian choose an adventure that will change their lives forever. Their dream boat, Duende, turns out to be a floating disaster. After years of repairs, they finally set sail — with money for one year and plans for six.
As they learn to cross oceans and navigate their new life, they face both breathtaking and terrifying moments. A storm nearly ends it all. To save their boat, they build a trailer in the desert of Argentina.
Pregnant, they sail through the Patagonian wilderness. Daughter Flora is born in Chile, and together they continue sailing through remote paradises across the South Pacific.
As they learn to cross oceans and navigate their new life, they face both breathtaking and terrifying moments. A storm nearly ends it all. To save their boat, they build a trailer in the desert of Argentina.
Pregnant, they sail through the Patagonian wilderness. Daughter Flora is born in Chile, and together they continue sailing through remote paradises across the South Pacific.
A gripping true story of a 22,000-mile ocean journey — the highs, the lows and the rewards of never giving up.