MY MOTU SAILING LOG
OUR BOAT · AMEL SUPER MARAMU
The boat that makes our dream possible
My Motu is our home, our safe harbour and the yacht that has carried us more than 20,000 nautical miles across the world’s oceans.
MY MOTU · 1990
Meet My Motu
Some boats are built to sail. Others are built to cross oceans. My Motu is a 1990 Amel Super Maramu, designed by legendary French yacht builder Henri Amel for sailors who dream of distant horizons, self-sufficiency and life beyond the reach of marinas.
01 · THE CHOICE
Why we chose an Amel
Choosing a boat for a voyage around the world is one of the most important decisions a sailor will ever make. We looked at many yachts, but kept coming back to Amel. We did not want a boat for marina living. We wanted a trusted home for real ocean sailing.
- Safe and confidence-inspiring in demanding weather
- Easy to sail with a small crew
- Comfortable for long-term living aboard
- Generous storage and reliable, accessible systems
- A proven ocean-crossing reputation
02 · LIFE ABOARD
A self-sufficient home at sea
The protected centre cockpit, watertight bulkheads, electric furling sails and dedicated engine room belong to a design in which safety and maintenance were considered from the start. We carry everything needed to live independently in remote locations for extended periods.
- Spacious owner’s cabin and guest cabin
- Two refrigerators, a large freezer and washing machine
- 1,000 litres of freshwater storage
- Comfortable protected centre cockpit
- Dedicated engine room
03 · THE REFIT
Prepared for a circumnavigation
Before departure, My Motu underwent an extensive refit in the British Virgin Islands. Virtually every system was inspected, serviced, upgraded or replaced. Throughout the voyage, the boat has continued to evolve with us.
- 01New mainsail and mizzen sail
- 02New fixed raised bimini and cockpit enclosure
- 03New mattresses and interior and exterior cushions
- 04New navigation and wind instruments
- 05New standing rigging in Martinique
- 06Lithium conversion in French Polynesia
- 07New watermaker
- 08New C-Drive system in Fiji
- 091,270 watts of solar and Starlink
04 · THE JOURNEY
Built for oceans
Since casting off on 1 July 2022, My Motu has carried us from the Bahamas and Caribbean through the Panama Canal to French Polynesia, the Cook Islands and Fiji. Every passage, anchorage and repair has become part of her story and ours.
- Panama Canal → Marquesas · 4,200 NM
- Aitutaki → Levuka, Fiji · 1,220 NM
- US Virgin Islands → Providencia · 1,050 NM
- Bahamas → Caribbean · 1,100 NM
MY MOTU
The meaning of My Motu
OUR FLOATING HOME
More than a boat
My Motu has been our home during sunsets in French Polynesia, our shelter during storms and our front-row seat to some of the most beautiful places on Earth. She has carried our dreams further than we ever imagined.
“A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.”Back to the route →