Moving from Dream to Departure with with Sissel and Leonora from DRØMME I SIGTE
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Sep 1, 2025
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When Sissel Therkildsen and Leonora Valentin set eyes on a sailboat in Italy, they had no idea that within a year they’d be crossing oceans together. Their project, Drømme i Sigte (“Dreams in Sight”), is now a full-fledged circumnavigation aboard their Beneteau 50, Lulu Tao. In this SeaPeople Live, they'll share how they turned a dream into a lifestyle. And how you can too!
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Set sail with us on SeaPeople Live #6
From choosing their first cruising boat and sailing her 3,000 nautical miles home, to tackling a 25-day Pacific crossing, Sissel and Leonora have faced big seas and bigger dreams together. Their story is about partnership, preparation, and pursuing freedom at sea—told with honesty, humor, and heart.
What is SeaPeople Live—and why does It matter?
SeaPeople Live brings the boating world closer. Every episode connects you with sailors, cruisers, and dreamers who’ve been there, done that, and want to help you on your own journey. These live conversations are equal parts advice, inspiration, and community connection.
Meet Sissel & Leonora: The duo behind Drømme i Sigte
Sissel is a dive instructor, Leonora is an underwater filmmaker, and together they’re turning their shared dream into a circumnavigation. Lulu Tao, their 50-foot Beneteau, has already carried them from Europe across the Atlantic, through the Panama Canal, and into the Pacific. Along the way, they’ve built a global following who tune in for stories of sailing, diving, and life at sea.
Logged journeys: Lulu Tao’s path so far
Since departing Denmark in July 2023, Sissel and Leonora have logged thousands of miles in SeaPeople, including their longest passage yet—25 days across the Pacific. Their trips show the reality of life offshore: calm days, stormy nights, breathtaking landfalls, and plenty of saltwater lessons.
Honest, unfiltered, and completely relatable
Whether it’s the joy of dropping anchor in French Polynesia or the challenge of keeping a partnership strong during weeks at sea, Sissel and Leonora don’t sugarcoat the reality of full-time cruising. That’s what makes their story so valuable: it’s real, it’s raw, and it’s something every sailor can learn from.
Why you should watch SeaPeople Live #6
🛠 Learn what matters most in buying and refitting your first bluewater boat.
💙 Hear the truth about life with a friend at sea.
🌊 Ask questions about getting from your dream to reality.
🤿 Discover how diving, or other hobbies, can shape your cruising plans.
Be part of the SeaPeople movement
SeaPeople isn’t just a logbook—it’s where the global boating community comes together. By sharing their journeys in the app and joining live conversations, sailors like Sissel and Leonora are inspiring the next wave of adventurers.
Download the app to explore their voyages, join future events, and start building your own story at sea.
