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Starting Season 3! 7 day sail to New Zealand / Sailing Aquarius #49
We left Tonga as hurricane season is coming soon. Possible safe destinations - Australia or New Zealand. We chose latter. We tool off with our “Buddy Boat” Nimbus, who had to stop for couple of hours to fix some issues and we stopped as well (previous ...
Biggest coral island in the world or “the ROCK” Niue / Sailing Aquarius #47
This island is a treat for us - it's so different from what we have been seeing for a while. Very different and unique - no sandy beaches to pull up your dinghy, just a semi automated lift (!) and many caves and lots of rocks! And a bar that is open only o...
When the water maker fails!!! Sailing Aquarius “Water Maker 101”
Aquarius was at her last stop in French Polynesia, and her Dessalator water maker started making saltwater! Would we head back to Raiatea, or move ahead without a water maker. At that point Ken thought it was time to learn more about the water maker, an...
Cook Islands: Palmerston & Beveridge Reef / Sailing Aquarius #46
You will not be disappointed as Aquarius visits Palmerston, part of the Cook Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It’s an island with no shops, nor restaurants, and only about “30 something” inhabitants. Palmerston has unique history - In 18...
Maupiha’a French Polynesia close traffic incident with a WHALE!!! / Sailing Aquarius #45
Crazy waves leaving Maupiti rocks Aquarius! The bad weather, and large waves continue during the 110 mile overnight crossing from Maupiti to Maupiha'a… This is one of the toughest crossings we have ever made!!! For a few hours after arriving the Maupih...
French Polynesia MAUPITI or “fixing your boat in exotic locations” / Sailing Aquarius #44
Maupiti is one of the less visited islands in Society Islands group with a tricky narrow passage to get in & out. As we came with little expectations for this place we had a pleasure to discover local artist and visit his exquisite house. We also did s...
French Polynesia Bora Bora – BEST snorkeling ever / Sailing Aquarius #43
We finally arrived to the "Pearl of French Polynesia" - Bora Bora... The colors are hypnotizing and so are the views... We have really good time just two of us and with our friends... Famous Bloody Mary's are worth the hype so much that we go there couple ...
A day in life (in anchorage ) / Sailing Aquarius
This will be quite different but very requested video - a random day in our lives, which we filmed only couple of days ago in New Zealand. We were very lucky to pick this day for this as it was a nice day with a pleasant surprise at the end. As I disclos...
French Polynesia, Raiatea & Taha’a / Sailing Aquarius #42
We arrive to Raiatea, where bunch of fun stuff is waiting for us: Awesome anchorages, Biggest Marae in French Polynesia and cool river cruise, where we stopped for local groceries along the way. Then we moved on to Taha'a where its simpy so beautiful that ...
Tahiti Part II, Pacific Puddle Jumpers Rally / Sailing Aquarius #39
This time we join Pacific Puddle Jumpers - lightly organized group for sailors crossing Pacific Ocean. This is a free service, providing some useful information and contacts for French Polynesia. Randez-vouz is one of the Pacific Crossing celebrations that...
Tahiti Part 1, French Polynesia / Sailing Aquarius #38
We made it to Tahiti! And we enjoy the civilization that we missed during past months. So much fun, and great time with friends, amazing fresh produce market, Polynesian dancing and... Hospitals... :( I guess sh___t happens even when you in Paradise... Th...