In this episode of Boat Life, Holly and Ray invite viewers to join them on an unforgettable adventure. Discover breathtaking snorkeling experiences, picturesque views, and a thrilling day of deep-sea fishing in one of the world's most secluded destinations...
Holly and Ray from Holly & Ray Sailing share an unforgettable tale of reaching their dream sailing destination in the South Pacific, immersing themselves in local cultures, fishing adventures, and island life.
Holly and Ray embark on a sailing adventure to uncover their own personal paradise nestled in the Georgia Pines, just 7 miles east of Wild Cat Creek. Join them as they explore the tranquil waters and share stories from the sea.
Sail along with Holly and Ray as they uncover the hidden wonders of French Polynesia. Watch as they swim in turquoise lagoons, relax on idyllic atolls, and make crucial repairs to ensure their vessel remains seaworthy during an extraordinary voyage.
Join Holly and Ray aboard their sailboat Sab for a captivating journey through the stunning but often challenging waters of the remote islands in the South Pacific. Experience their adventures navigating treacherous passes, managing wind speed to avoid rou...
Holly and Ray's sailing journey through the stunning Pacific Islands takes an exciting turn when they must keep a watchful eye out for underwater hazards called bommies. Despite having satellite imagery on board, they emphasize the significance of relying ...
Experience a new perspective on travel by joining Holly and Ray for an enlightening discussion about the transformative power of sailing trips. Compare sailing adventures to road trips and uncover why sailing may be the ultimate journey for self-discovery ...
Embark on a serene sailboat adventure with Holly and Ray as they explore the breathtaking coastlines of Florida. Discover their tips and insights for making every moment on the water memorable.
Holly and Ray from 'Holly and Ray' document their adventures navigating rough weather and finding much-needed fuel and provisions on their voyage through the South Pacific in this episode.
After weeks of bad weather in the Tuamotus, we decided to sail to Tahiti in search of a protected anchorage we could relax and re-provision in. 🌧️ Unfortunately, that was easier said than done! 😅
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We’re back! 🎥 Join us for a week in the life sailing French Polynesia with friends.⛵️ In this video, we take you along on an eventful sail from Tahiti to Moorea, where things went from smooth sailing to rough motoring…The journey was worth it wh...
We’re back! 🎥 Join us for a week in the life sailing French Polynesia with friends.⛵️ This video is a bit more personal; we filmed more and edited less… hope you like it! ❤️ From mundane boat chores + movie nights aboard to the more eventful...
This week Holly’s dream of swimming with humpback whales came true! 🐋 Conditions weren’t perfect, but feeling the vibrations of their songs while in the water was an unforgettable experience. 🤯 We provisioned up and checked the weather before dep...
This week, we continued trying to make the best of our time in the Society Islands: we endured our third termite swarm, encountered more bad weather, left a loud mooring field, and escaped a reckless speed boat. 😤 No one told us sailing the South Pacifi...
This week, we savored our last day in Bora Bora. 😍 We got some boat work done while we waited for the weather to clear up, then took off in the dinghy with friends to snorkel a beautiful reef at the foot of Mount Otemanu. ⛰️ We ended our underwater ...
We narrowly avoided several collisions during yet another storm here in the South Pacific, thanks to our tried and true anchor alarms. In this week’s video, we take you to a new anchorage in Taha’a, French Polynesia, and walk you through our top 3 anch...
After deciding to leave French Polynesia 6 months earlier than we had initially planned, it seemed like everything was lining up perfectly for us to make a last-minute trip to New Zealand ahead of cyclone season. Unfortunately, our weather window disappear...
Our adventure in French Polynesia takes an unexpected turn when we discover severe damage to our sail drive shaft during what we thought would be a quick and simple seal change. 😩 It took two trips to the USA and thousands of dollars to get the parts we...
After completing our haul-out and sail drive repair in Tahiti, we set off on an easy two-day passage to the Tuamotus, with calm seas and no wind. Partway, we received a weather update: a storm system with lightning and high winds was expected to hit the Tu...
After a challenging 7-day sail from Tahiti to the Marquesas, we’re finally settling back into the slow, peaceful island life. Nuku Hiva has been the perfect place to recharge and catch up on boat work. Join us this week as we explore this beautiful islan...
All aboard! ⛵️ Join us for an overnight sail from Nuku Hiva to Hiva Oa, where we welcome family aboard for a memorable visit. We put our new Orca system to the test, cruise alongside a pod of dolphins, and take our guests to Tahuata to enjoy its crysta...
In this video, we review the Orca Core and Display navigation system—a modern take on the classic chartplotter. We highlight its key features, such as exceptional screen readability, radar capabilities, and remote autopilot control. We also share our hon...
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