Hi, I'm Viv. I'm a graphic designer (see 'design work'), as well as a published author of feature articles, columns and books.
My latest work, 'The Best Mistake', is the translation of my book, 'Blijven Drijven', published in Dutch by 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', published in Dutch by 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 such a highly addictive page-turner.’
Boatbooks Auckland
Boatbooks Auckland
‘For readers who love true adventure, survival-by-ingenuity stories and memoirs that leave you feeling braver than when you started, The Best Mistake is a hugely satisfying read.’
NZ Booklovers (find the full review here)
Order your printed copy, or get the ebook now via Amazon
Limited print copies of 'Blijven Drijven' available, please contact me.
NZ Booklovers (find the full review here)
Order your printed copy, or get the ebook now via Amazon
Limited print copies of 'Blijven Drijven' available, please contact me.
An inspiring memoir full of challenges, humour, and heart — showing that 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.