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33 – Passage to Beveridge Reef
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33 – Passage to Beveridge Reef

The time had finally come for us to leave French Polynesia and all its amazingness behind, so we planned to set off for Niue. Through a series of weather related change in plans, we ended up actually sailing to Beveridge Reef! If there’s one thing we’ve learned about cruising, it’s that you go whe...
  • Dec 07, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:41
32 – Under The Water in Bora Bora
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32 – Under The Water in Bora Bora

Our visit to Bora Bora turned into an amazing under the water adventure. We were a bit apprehensive given the island's touristy reputation, but the snorkeling was some of the best we’d ever seen. The water was crystal clear, there were fish everywhere and Amy’s biggest dream came true when we...
  • Nov 26, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:07
31 – Cruising Raiatea and Tahaa
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31 – Cruising Raiatea and Tahaa

Raiatea and Tahaa are surrounded by one large barrier reef which essential turned two islands into one big adventure. First up was a visit to Marae Taputapuatea in Opoa in Riatea. This is one of the largest and well preserved marae complexes in all of French Polynesia and was a fascinating way to ...
  • Nov 16, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:23
30 – It’s a Huahine Heiva!
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30 – It’s a Huahine Heiva!

One of our coolest experiences in French Polynesia happened in Huahine when we got to experience a French Polynesian Heiva. After hearing about the Heiva for months we knew we couldn’t miss out on seeing it. Turns out, it was a song and dance cultural extravaganza that we’ll remember forever. But...
  • Nov 05, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:27
29 – Party Time in Moorea
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29 – Party Time in Moorea

Cook's Bay in Moorea was the site of this year's Tahiti-Moorea Rendezvous Party. This party is the final event of the Pacific Puddle Jump, a rally organized to help boats cross the Pacific Ocean every year. (Check out the link below) Lots of boats showed up to celebrate how far we'...
  • Oct 26, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:15
28 – Honeymooners in Tahiti
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28 – Honeymooners in Tahiti

After arriving in Tahiti, we left Starry Horizons on a mooring for 12 days while we flew back to the US for a whirlwind trip to visit family and go to our friends Liz and Brandon's wedding. When we flew back to Tahiti, it was with the newlyweds in tow for the first part of their honeymoon! We...
  • Oct 15, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:06
27 – The Race is on to Fakarava!
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27 – The Race is on to Fakarava!

We set off on a mini-regatta with two other boats on our sail over to Fakarava in the Tuamotus. We may not have won, but I think we at least acquitted ourselves well and had some fun! Once we made our way through the North Pass, we had a great time exploring the island, including getting tour from...
  • Oct 05, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:55
26 – We Found Paradise in Kauehi!
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26 – We Found Paradise in Kauehi!

Have you ever imagined escaping to a beautiful tropical paradise? An uninhabited island with crystal clear blue water, sandy beaches and palm trees? Well that’s what we found when we arrived in Kauehi, our first atoll in the Tuamotus. The sail down from the Marquesas was a bit slow thanks to some...
  • Sep 23, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:04
25 Waterfalls, Tikis & Mantas in the Marquesas Islands
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25 Waterfalls, Tikis & Mantas in the Marquesas Islands

Our South Pacific adventure begins in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. After making landfall in the stunning Bay of Virgins on Fatu Hiva, we went ashore and hiked to an incredible waterfall. Next up was Hiva Oa where we made new friends with Gina and Jose from s/v Carthago and went on ...
  • Sep 13, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:23
24 – Sailing 3,142nm Across the Pacific
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24 – Sailing 3,142nm Across the Pacific

We did it! Starry Horizons and crew sailed 3,142nm in just over 19 days and went from the Galapagos to Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas to complete our Pacific Ocean crossing! There were a few hiccups along the way, including tough weather in the doldrums and some chaffing issues, but overall, Neptune...
  • Sep 03, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:01
23 – Enjoying Nature in the Galapagos
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23 – Enjoying Nature in the Galapagos

We got back to enjoying nature at it's most basic during our stay in Santa Cruz in the Galapagos. Lots of adventures with friendly sea lions, tortoises, iguanas, sharks and eagle rays. Oh and the natural beauty of the island wasn't too bad either! To follow along with our cruising adven...
  • Aug 23, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:54
King Neptune Talent Show
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King Neptune Talent Show

As part of our offering to King Neptune for safe passage across the equator and to join the fraternity of Shellbacks, we performed an elaborate talent show. Sit back and enjoy as the crew of Starry Horizons perform "Party Rock Anthem." To follow along with our cruising adventures, please...
  • Aug 15, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:27
22 – Starry Eyed Shellbacks
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22 – Starry Eyed Shellbacks

On our passage from Panama to the Galapagos, we cross the equator and, with an appropriate ceremony to King Neptune, officially become Shellbacks! Other adventures include a friendly pod of dolphins, an impromptu race and the death of our spinnaker. RIP Big Blue... To follow along with our cruisi...
  • Aug 06, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:31
21 – Transiting the Panama Canal!
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21 – Transiting the Panama Canal!

Starry Horizons transits through (and drones!) the Panama Canal and makes it to the Pacific Ocean! Our friends Hans, Sara, Trevor and David join us as we spend two days navigating the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Mira Flores Locks. Everything went nice and smooth and we are now ready to adventure in a ...
  • Jul 28, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:25
20 – Preparations in Panama
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20 – Preparations in Panama

We successfully arrived into Panama after tying up at Shelter Bay Marina outside of Colon. There we had to fix a rip in our spinnaker, complete all the administrative requirements of a Canal transit, and start to provision for our long passage across the Pacific. Time ran a bit short before our fr...
  • Jul 18, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:02
Sailing Through Panama Canal Anchorage
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Sailing Through Panama Canal Anchorage

As Starry Horizons sailed towards Colon and the Panama Canal, we were surrounded by ships anchored and awaiting their turn in the Canal. We launched our drone, Phoenix, and got some great footage. For more "Sailing Drone" videos, as well as to see video of our cruising adventures, please...
  • Jul 12, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:22
19 – Passage to Panama
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19 – Passage to Panama

We begin our voyage to the Pacific with a 7 day passage across the Caribbean Sea to Colon, Panama. It was our fastest passage yet as we averaged almost 7.5 knots the whole way there and had our first 200nm day! I managed to make a bit of a mess of things in the galley when we got rocked by a wave,...
  • Jul 07, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:10
18 – Let There Be Light(s)
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18 – Let There Be Light(s)

Our last stop in the Caribbean was Grenada, which we explored in two parts. First up, we pulled in and enjoyed Carriacou for a few days, meeting some of the "locals" and struggling with a steep, uphill climb. Next, we moved down to Grenada proper in order to do a haul out at Grenada Mari...
  • Jun 27, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:56
17 – Take Flight Phoenix!
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17 – Take Flight Phoenix!

Our friend Madeline joins us (and plays pack mule!) as we explore St. Lucia. Together, we party with pirates, race a Gunboat, and do some hiking. Oh, and we launch Phoenix, our new drone, to capture some cool shots of the island. To follow along with our cruising adventures, please subscribe to o...
  • Jun 13, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:10
Life Aboard: Resizing Battens
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Life Aboard: Resizing Battens

It's time for another boat project from our Life Aboard series. (The fact that we have slow internet and this is a shorter video definitely helps!) We had trouble with the top two battens in our mainsail "popping" over when we tacked. The solution was to take them out of the mainsa...
  • Jun 07, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:55
16 – Exploring Dominica
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16 – Exploring Dominica

Our next stop in the Caribbean was Dominica, where we anchored in Portsmouth and proceeded to explore the island by boat and by car. The natural beauty of the island was stunning and was topped off with a trip to the Emerald Pool and waterfall. While in Dominica we used the local market to re-prov...
  • May 16, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:24
15 – The Island of Beautiful Waters
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15 – The Island of Beautiful Waters

Our adventures with family continues as Amy's cousins join us to explore Guadeloupe, known as the "Island of Beautiful Waters". We made landfall in Deshaies and explored the best botanical garden in the Caribbean, did some rock climbing on a river hike and visited Basse Terre. To to...
  • Apr 16, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:25
14 – A Family Christmas in Antigua
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14 – A Family Christmas in Antigua

The fun-to-suck ratio swings back to positive as we make a quick resupply stop in St. Martin and then continue on to Antigua. There, Amy's parents and uncle joined us for a tropical Christmas, some great sailing and even a day of zip-lining! To follow along with our cruising adventures, pleas...
  • Apr 03, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:09
13 – Pizza, Friends, and Hard Lessons
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13 – Pizza, Friends, and Hard Lessons

Our next stop in the Caribbean is the USVI's, where we enjoyed lots of pizza from Pizza Pi in Christmas Cove, hanging out with friends and learned a few hard lessons about boat maintenance! To follow along with our cruising adventures, please subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out our ...
  • Feb 28, 2016
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:00
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