The way we spend our days ultimately defines how we spend our lives. That’s why creating an everyday life with which we truly resonate is of fundamental importance. Meet Bernhard Wache—a living example of someone who has mastered this art!

Bernhard is the godfather of Seatrekking—a mix of sport, philosophy and art. For over 25 years, he has been hiking, climbing, swimming, and diving along the coastlines. Equipped with a waterproof backpack, reduced to the bare minimum to survive. But he's more than an adventurer—he's an artist who's all about sharing the magic of the sea. I joined him on a Seatrekking trip in Croatia, where we talked life, art, and why nature is everything. You're gonna love him.

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“Life is not about the things you make up in your head.”

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Bernhard's life is greatly influenced by art. This is what he does:

LINKS:
www.bernhardwache.com
@bernhardwache
Seatrekking Film

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT

What do you do?
I work in arts, sports, and also a bit in religion. But these are systems, I do not truly resonate with. I'm only interested in what connects these things. Everything I do, whether it is Seatrekking, Photography, Drawing or Writing, is about nature and how we relate to it.

Why is nature so important to us?
Nature is the challenging counterpart of mankind, and we have to accept that. Nature is a huge gift, and we need to bring it more into society to connect more with ourselves. We have to stop revolving around our existence 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 at this very moment. And nature makes you understand.

What is Seatrekking?
Seatrekking is a tool to discover the world, discover oneself, feel joy and 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 must be open to feeling 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 build for yourself.

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.

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The way we spend our days ultimately defines how we spend our lives. That’s why creating an everyday life with which we truly resonate is of fundamental importance. Meet Bernhard Wache—a living example of someone who has mastered this art!

Bernhard is the godfather of Seatrekking—a mix of sport, philosophy and art. For over 25 years, he has been hiking, climbing, swimming, and diving along the coastlines. Equipped with a waterproof backpack, reduced to the bare minimum to survive. But he's more than an adventurer—he's an artist who's all about sharing the magic of the sea. I joined him on a Seatrekking trip in Croatia, where we talked life, art, and why nature is everything. You're gonna love him.

LISTEN TO THIS WHILE SCROLLING:

“Life is not about the things you make up in your head.”

“Seatrekking is a tool to discover the world and oneself.”

“Nature is the challenging counterpart of mankind and we have to accept that.”

What do you do?
I work in arts, sports, and also a bit in religion. But these are systems, I do not truly resonate with. I'm only interested in what connects these things. Everything I do, whether it is Seatrekking, Photography, Drawing or Writing, is about nature and how we relate to it.

Why is nature so important to us?
Nature is the challenging counterpart of mankind, and we have to accept that. Nature is a huge gift, and we need to bring it more into society to connect more with ourselves. We have to stop revolving around our existence 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 at this very moment. And nature makes you understand.

What is Seatrekking?
Seatrekking is a tool to discover the world, discover oneself, feel joy and 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 must be open to feeling 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 build for yourself.

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. And I hope that my work has the power to make people understand.

Thank you.