We Came for Paradise We Found Something Better
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We crossed an ocean chasing paradise.
What we found was something even more valuable.
For months, our family had been working toward this moment. Crossing the Pacific meant weather windows, long passages, constant planning, and the relentless pursuit of the next destination. Every mile brought us closer to French Polynesia, but somewhere along the way we forgot what it felt like to simply slow down.
When we finally reached Tikehau in the Tuamotus Islands of French Polynesia, we gave ourselves permission to stop chasing the next goal and simply exist.
No schedule. No pressure. Just quiet mornings, beach campouts, bonfires with friends, tubing through crystal-clear water, exploring Tikehau's beautiful Garden of Eden, and rediscovering the joy that comes from living in the moment.
Sometimes the greatest adventures aren't measured in miles sailed.
They're measured in laughter around a campfire, children reconnecting with friends, and the community you find when you least expect it.
If you've ever wondered what life is really like after a Pacific crossing, this is our story.
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Every bit of support helps us continue sailing, exploring, and sharing this incredible journey with you.
Thank you for being part of the Sailing Big Lost community.
00:00 We Found Something Better Than Paradise
00:35 The Hard Work That Got Us Here
00:52 Adventure in the Galápagos
01:06 Crossing the Pacific Changed Us
01:19 Finding Our Rhythm in the Marquesas
01:34 Discovering the Tuamotus
01:57 When Paradise Didn't Feel Like Paradise
03:11 Leaving Pearl Resort Anchorage
03:28 Sailing to the Garden of Eden
04:03 SV Palarran Arrives
04:37 Preparing for a Beach Campout
06:17 Friends Reunited
06:57 Bonfire on a Tuamotu Motu
07:50 Morning After the Campout
09:01 Maddie Shares Her Campout Adventure
10:24 Exploring Tikehau's Garden of Eden
12:13 Tubing with Friends
12:47 Movie Night Aboard SV Curious
12:57 Beach BBQ on a Grey Day
13:48 Why We Found Something Better
Sailing Big Lost
Welcome to Sailing Big Lost ⛵ Follow our family as we leave our old life behind and build a new one at sea. Sailing Big Lost shares the real, unfiltered journey of learning, risking, and growing together aboard our sailing catamaran. From major life decisions and hard lessons to unforgettable places and everyday moments with kids, we show what full-time family cruising actually looks like — the beauty, the chaos, and everything in between. This isn’t just about sailing. It’s about choosing a different life and seeing where it leads. Want to follow along more closely or support the journey? 🌍 Website: https://www.sailingbiglost.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingbiglost 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingbiglost ❤️ Support the journey on Patreon: https://patreon.com/Biglost ⛵ Family sailing • Life aboard a catamaran • Cruising adventures
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We Came for Paradise We Found Something Better Location
- Tikehau (-15.1196445,-148.2391371)
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