Anna Eriksson is an independent coach and author from Stockholm, Sweden, with over 30 years of experience in coaching and personal development, compiled in her legacy: Leading from Joy – How to Transform 9 Inner Challenges.

But in 2019, Anna and her husband Arthur made a life changing decision.  They gave up their jobs, sold their apartment, most of their possessions and bought a yacht to live on and sail around the world.

“Why on earth would we embark on such a journey of our own free will, you might wonder (unless you are a sailor)? At its best, sailing is a wonderful journey, in synchronicity with the trade winds and waves. A way to glide along in the flow of existence. All the risks mentioned can be seen as the ripples.” says Anna in her book – Wave by Wave.

In this heartfelt and emotional memoir Anna does not sugar coat any of the realities of preparing for life aboard as well as the realities of a life at sea.  There are highs and lows, but throughout the book Anna’s love for the ocean, the sky and the journey shines through.  In following her physical, spiritual and emotional journey, those who have already chosen the cruising life will find many shared experiences.  For those who dream of casting off the lines for the cruising life, Anna’s journey will have you asking questions about whether such a life is for you.

A valuable source of information and inspiration for anyone planning a long, offshore voyage.

Wave by Wave : From City Stress to Oceanic Freedom. A Memoir About Letting Go

• Published by Avalona Publishing May 2025
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9198814644
• Buy on Amazon – Available as a Kindle Edition
• Other Books by Anna Eriksson

Reports by Anna on Noonsite:

• Atlantic Reflections: Patience and Challenges from St. Helena to Barbados
• South Atlantic Reflections: Golden Skies and Calmer Seas to St. Helena
• South Africa: Checking Out Internationally from Cape Town
• Indian Ocean Crossing: A tough route, but well worth it!
• INSIGHTS: Pacific Reflections
• INSIGHTS: Cruising with the Moon