We Came for the Sailing... We Stayed for the Friendships
We thought sailing around the world would be all about the destinations.
The turquoise lagoons.
The remote islands.
The adventure.
But somewhere along the way, we realized the places weren't what changed us the most.
It was the people.
In this episode, we spend our final days in beautiful Tikehau Atoll before saying goodbye to our friends aboard SV Kaikoa as they continue on toward Tahiti. Along the way, we're reminded that one of the greatest gifts of the cruising lifestyle isn't the places you visit—it's the friendships you build along the way.
If you've ever had to say goodbye to people who became like family, we think this story will resonate with you.
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We sold everything to pursue a simpler, more intentional life aboard our 44-foot catamaran, Big Lost.
Join us as we sail around the world as a family, sharing both the incredible adventures and the honest realities of choosing a different way of life.
If you enjoy authentic sailing adventures, family travel, and meaningful storytelling, we'd love to have you aboard.
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00:00 The Hardest Part of This Life
00:13 Hold Fast... and Let Go
00:25 Life in Tikehau
01:08 Spearfishing the Pass
02:17 Leaving the Cut Anchorage
03:19 Exploring the Village
04:24 Another Change of Plans
05:38 The Friendships We'll Never Forget
06:03 Saying Goodbye
06:26 Every Goodbye Makes Room for Another Hello
07:23 Thanks for Watching
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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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