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BERNHARD WACHE, Artist & Seatrekker.
Bernhard has been exploring the ocean for about 25 years now. He is the founder of Seatrekking, a sport, lifestyle and philosophy combining it all. Equipped with a self-developed waterproof backpack he hikes, climbs, swims and dives along the coastlines of our seas.
He works as an artist and Seatrekking guide, sharing his knowledge about the ocean and how to become one with it.
We have joined Bernhard on one of his Seatrekking adventures in Croatia and talked about his life, his art and why he believes in the fundamental importance of nature.
Listen to his words while scrolling this website.
Yours,
.c
German Audio (OV):
English Audio:
"Life is not about the things you make up in your head."
"Seatrekking is a tool to discover the world and oneself."
'What is a future worth living in?'
"You feel the direct responsibility for your own life."
"Nature is the challenging counterpart of mankind and we have to accept that."
"I hope my work has the power to make people understand."
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A SELECTION OF HIS WORK:
_SEA GLASS
In the lagoon of Venice, scrap glass from the Murano glassworks has been dumped into the sea for centuries. Bernhard dives for these old chunks of glass and turns them into one of a kind vases. More info here.
_EXPLORATIONS
Landscapes at night, lit by a single headlamp.
_TRAILS
Join Bernhard on one of his Seatrekking adventures. Learn more here.
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ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT
How would you describe your profession?
I work in arts, sports and maybe also a bit in religion. But these are systems, I do not truly resonate with. I'm only interested in what connects these things with one another. Everything I do, whether it is Seatrekking, Photography, drawing or writing, is about nature and how we relate to it. And I hope that my work has the power to make people understand.
Why is nature so important to us?
Nature is the challenging counterpart of mankind and we have to accept that. Actually, nature is a huge gift and we need to bring it more into society in order to connect more with ourselves. We should stop revolving around our own existences so much. That's what drives me because I think there's a future to it.
I like taking action, doing things and making decisions for myself. I like focusing on what is important now. On what needs to be done this very moment. And nature makes you understand.
Why did you start Seatrekking and what does it mean to you?
Seatrekking is a tool to discover the world, to discover oneself, to feel joy and to be happy. It's not about having a fixed destination at all. It is about becoming one with the ocean, the blue and the light. It is quite a sensual experience but you have to be open to feel it. Don't get stuck inside yourself, just open up.
When you move in such an unpredictable power, like the ocean, life isn't relative anymore. There is a certain unambiguity to it. Seatrekking shows you where life is supposed to go and that's something that can easily be transferred into the lives we all live. You realize what is important to you and what kind of future you should be building for yourself. What is a future worth living in?
I could talk about techniques and skills and the insane beauty and majesty of the ocean. But what actually matters most is the pure directness you are faced with when you are out there. You feel what you are made of and your direct responsibility for your own life.
Do you have any long-term goals?
Life is not about the things you make up in your head. It is about what you feel and the things that feel just right.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BERNHARD, HIS ART & SEATREKKING HERE:
www.bernhardwache.com
@bernhardwache
Seatrekking Film
CREDITS
Music: Luke Atencio
English Voice Over: Uve Teschner
1st AC: Tom Zylla
Everything else is done by me ;)
EVERYDAY. About this project
How you spend your everyday is actually how you spend your life. Therefore, creating an everyday you truly care about is of fundamental importance.
EVERYDAY. is an ongoing project by Cinematographer Cedric Schanze, portraying people and what they care about.
Why do people do what they do?
And what does it take?
May these stories help you to get a different perspective and spark inspiration to follow the things you believe in.
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BERNHARD WACHE, Artist & Seatrekker.
Bernhard has been exploring the ocean for about 25 years now. He is the founder of Seatrekking, a sport, lifestyle and philosophy combining it all. Equipped with a self-developed waterproof backpack he hikes, climbs, swims and dives along the coastlines of our seas.
He works as an artist and Seatrekking guide, sharing his knowledge about the ocean and how to become one with it.
We have joined Bernhard on one of his Seatrekking adventures in Croatia and talked about his life, his art and why he believes in the fundamental importance of nature.
Listen to his words while scrolling this website.
Yours,
.c
German Audio (OV):
English Audio:
"Life is not about the things you make up in your head."
"Seatrekking is a tool to discover the world and oneself."
'What is a future worth living in?'
"You feel the direct responsibility for your own life."
"Nature is the challenging counterpart of mankind and we have to accept that."
"I hope my work has the power to make people understand."
_
A SELECTION OF HIS WORK:
_SEA GLASS
In the lagoon of Venice, scrap glass from the Murano glassworks has been dumped into the sea for centuries. Bernhard dives for these old chunks of glass and turns them into one of a kind vases. More info here.
_EXPLORATIONS
Landscapes at night, lit by a single headlamp.
_TRAILS
Join Bernhard on one of his Seatrekking adventures. Learn more here.
_
ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT
How would you describe your profession?
I work in arts, sports and maybe also a bit in religion. But these are systems, I do not truly resonate with. I'm only interested in what connects these things with one another. Everything I do, whether it is Seatrekking, Photography, drawing or writing, is about nature and how we relate to it. And I hope that my work has the power to make people understand.
Why is nature so important to us?
Nature is the challenging counterpart of mankind and we have to accept that. Actually, nature is a huge gift and we need to bring it more into society in order to connect more with ourselves. We should stop revolving around our own existences so much. That's what drives me because I think there's a future to it.
I like taking action, doing things and making decisions for myself. I like focusing on what is important now. On what needs to be done this very moment. And nature makes you understand.
Why did you start Seatrekking and what does it mean to you?
Seatrekking is a tool to discover the world, to discover oneself, to feel joy and to be happy. It's not about having a fixed destination at all. It is about becoming one with the ocean, the blue and the light. It is quite a sensual experience but you have to be open to feel it. Don't get stuck inside yourself, just open up.
When you move in such an unpredictable power, like the ocean, life isn't relative anymore. There is a certain unambiguity to it. Seatrekking shows you where life is supposed to go and that's something that can easily be transferred into the lives we all live. You realize what is important to you and what kind of future you should be building for yourself. What is a future worth living in?
I could talk about techniques and skills and the insane beauty and majesty of the ocean. But what actually matters most is the pure directness you are faced with when you are out there. You feel what you are made of and your direct responsibility for your own life.
Do you have any long-term goals?
Life is not about the things you make up in your head. It is about what you feel and the things that feel just right.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BERNHARD, HIS ART & SEATREKKING HERE:
www.bernhardwache.com
@bernhardwache
Seatrekking Film
CREDITS
Music: Luke Atencio
English Voice Over: Uve Teschner
1st AC: Tom Zylla
Everything else is done by me ;)
EVERYDAY. About this project
How you spend your everyday is actually how you spend your life. Therefore, creating an everyday you truly care about is of fundamental importance.
EVERYDAY. is an ongoing project by Cinematographer Cedric Schanze, portraying people and what they care about.
Why do people do what they do?
And what does it take?
May these stories help you to get a different perspective and spark inspiration to follow the things you believe in.