We Finally Left Tahiti… Then I Made a Huge Mistake
We finally left Tahiti, excited to sail to Moorea and catch our next weather window to the Tuamotus. But shortly after arriving, I made a costly mistake that left us with serious damage aboard Big Lost and our sailing plans in jeopardy.
Despite the unexpected setback, we made the most of our time in Moorea, swimming with sharks and rays, exploring the island with friends, ziplining through the mountains, and visiting Moorea’s sacred eels.
Now we’re facing the possibility of returning to Tahiti for repairs before we can continue our journey.
Join us aboard Big Lost as we share the adventures, challenges, and everyday realities of sailing around the world as a family.
⛵ **Lost at Sea, Found in Adventure.**
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro — Things Go Wrong on Big Lost
0:20 One Last Tahiti Sunset
0:25 Kids Being Kids
0:51 Helping Friends with Boat Repairs
1:14 One Last Night Out
1:44 One More Boat Project
1:54 Finally Leaving Tahiti
5:16 The Mistake That Changed Our Plans
7:04 Swimming with Sharks & Rays
10:03 Maddie’s First Haircut
11:40 A Boat Repair Update
13:09 Exploring Moorea with Friends
14:40 Ziplining in Moorea
16:56 Moorea’s Sacred Eels
18:41 Our Plans Have Changed
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We finally left Tahiti, excited to sail to Moorea and catch our next weather window to the Tuamotus. But shortly after arriving, I made a costly mistake that left us with serious damage aboard Big Lost and our sailing plans in jeopardy.
Despite the unexpected setback, we made the most of our time in Moorea, swimming with sharks and rays, exploring the island with friends, ziplining through the mountains, and visiting Moorea's sacred eels.
Now we're facing the possibility of returning to Tahiti for repairs before we can continue our journey.
Join us aboard Big Lost as we share the adventures, challenges, and everyday realities of sailing around the world as a family.
⛵ **Lost at Sea, Found in Adventure.**
---
### ❤️ SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY
Join our Patreon community for early access to videos, behind-the-scenes updates, and a closer look at life aboard Big Lost.
👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/Biglost
### ⚓ GEAR WE USE & BIG LOST STORE
Curious about the gear, equipment, and everyday essentials we rely on while sailing around the world?
**Gear We Use:**
👉 https://www.sailingbiglost.com/gear-we-use
**Shop Big Lost apparel & merchandise:**
👉 https://www.sailingbiglost.com/store
Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we personally use and believe in.
🌎 FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES
Website: https://www.sailingbiglost.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingbiglost/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellydmalone/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingbiglost
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro — Things Go Wrong on Big Lost
0:20 One Last Tahiti Sunset
0:25 Kids Being Kids
0:51 Helping Friends with Boat Repairs
1:14 One Last Night Out
1:44 One More Boat Project
1:54 Finally Leaving Tahiti
5:16 The Mistake That Changed Our Plans
7:04 Swimming with Sharks & Rays
10:03 Maddie's First Haircut
11:40 A Boat Repair Update
13:09 Exploring Moorea with Friends
14:40 Ziplining in Moorea
16:56 Moorea's Sacred Eels
18:41 Our Plans Have Changed
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#SailingBigLost #SailingFamily #FrenchPolynesia
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Sailing Big Lost follows Conor, Kelly, Finn, and Maddie Malone from Sun Valley, Idaho, living full-time aboard their South African Vision 444 ES catamaran, Big Lost. In 2026, their channel documents transiting the Panama Canal, completing a 3,000-mile Pacific crossing, diving Tuamotu atolls, and raising teenagers offshore.
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