Vegan galley ahoy! How our chef Olli goes on a sailing trip with sunflowerHACK

– and why SomnenblumenHack is perfect for the boat

When the wind is in the sails, the sun prickles your skin, and the water sparkles like a liquid holiday—that's when our Chief Olli is in his element. Oliver Schenkmann, amateur skipper and managing director of the sunflowerFamily, regularly spends time with family and friends on his sailboat—currently in beautiful Croatia. Also on board: his adult sons, a good mood, and of course... sunflowerHACK.

What many people don’t know is that textured sunflower protein is perfect for the galley.

Why sunflowerHACK belongs on the boat

Sailing and cooking? It's not that easy. The galley quickly becomes cramped, storage space is limited, refrigeration is often a luxury – and no one wants to spend hours chopping in rough seas. This is where sunflowerHACK comes into its own:

• Space-saving & lightweight: The product arrives dried and requires no refrigeration – perfect for any galley.
• Long-lasting: It remains stable even in fluctuating temperatures. Ideal for multi-day trips.
• Quick to prepare: In 10 minutes, the granules can be transformed into a hearty vegan meal.
• Versatile: Whether Bolognese, patties, curry or wraps – sunflowerHACK is as versatile as the Mediterranean itself.
• Little waste, lots of flavor: Minimal packaging, maximum flavor. For us, it's a true on-board must-have.

Captain Olli cooks: Vegan Bolo below deck

A favorite dish on board? Obviously: vegan sunflower bologna. While the others set sail or put on some music, Olli conjures up a tomato sauce with onions, garlic, vegetables, and sunflower mince in the small galley. It's not only quick, but tastes so good that even long-time barbecue fans won't miss a thing on board.

"Especially when I'm out at sea, I notice how much energy a good plant-based diet gives me," says Olli. "No bloating, no fatigue – but full, satisfied, and ready for the next sailing maneuver."

A shared experience

What matters are the moments: sunset on deck, a plate of bolo in hand, conversations about old memories and new plans. "Food has always been a bonding moment in our family – and that hasn't changed now that everyone is grown up," says Olli. "The fact that we're enjoying a purely plant-based meal today just feels right."

Conclusion: Full speed ahead – plant-based and practical

Sailing represents freedom, ease, and the essentials. And that's exactly how sunflowerHACK works: no frills, but full of energy and flavor. Olli is clear: only what truly impresses makes it into the galley – and with sunflowerHACK, the entire boat participated.

Do you also want to set sail vegan?

Then pack sunflowerHACK on your next trip—whether in a van, a boat, or while camping. The sun rises. In you—and on your plate.

Eat less meat – start eating sunflowers.

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