We Never Expected to Find Family Here
When we left home to sail around the world, we thought the hardest part would be leaving our family behind.
What we never expected was finding another family halfway around the world.
After arriving in Moorea, we finally slow down enough to enjoy everything this incredible island has to offer—from hiking to the breathtaking Magic Mountain lookout to swimming with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks in crystal-clear water.
But this episode isn't really about Moorea.
It's about the friendships that have shaped this journey.
We first met SV Kaikoa in the Bahamas in 2025. Since then, we've crossed oceans together, shared countless anchorages, celebrated incredible moments, and supported each other through the challenges of life at sea.
Now, as cyclone season approaches, our paths are finally heading in different directions.
Some goodbyes are harder than others.
⚓ Thanks for being part of our journey.
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If you've enjoyed following our family's adventure and would like to help keep Big Lost sailing, you can find all the ways to support us here:
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#Sailing #SailingLife #FrenchPolynesia #Moorea #FamilyAdventure
00:00 Intro
00:24 Settling into Moorea
01:08 Making Sarongs
02:57 Hiking Magic Mountain
04:48 Dinghy Ride to the Sandbar
05:36 Swimming with Sharks & Rays
09:09 The Real Side of Boat Life
09:48 Beach Day
10:31 Our Cyclone Season Plans
10:42 Saying Goodbye to Kaikoa
13:34 Our Journey Together
13:58 Big Lost Alone Again
14:16 Final Reflections
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When we left home to sail around the world, we thought the hardest part would be leaving our family behind.
What we never expected was finding another family halfway around the world.
After arriving in Moorea, we finally slow down enough to enjoy everything this incredible island has to offer—from hiking to the breathtaking Magic Mountain lookout to swimming with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks in crystal-clear water.
But this episode isn’t really about Moorea.
It’s about the friendships that have shaped this journey.
We first met SV Kaikoa in the Bahamas in 2025. Since then, we’ve crossed oceans together, shared countless anchorages, celebrated incredible moments, and supported each other through the challenges of life at sea.
Now, as cyclone season approaches, our paths are finally heading in different directions.
Some goodbyes are harder than others.
⚓ Thanks for being part of our journey.
🌎 FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY
🌐 Website
https://www.sailingbiglost.com
📸 Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sailingbiglost
👍 Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/kellydmalone
🎵 TikTok
@sailingbiglost
❤️ SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY
If you’ve enjoyed following our family’s adventure and would like to help keep Big Lost sailing, you can find all the ways to support us here:
https://www.sailingbiglost.com/support-the-journey
#Sailing #SailingLife #FrenchPolynesia #Moorea #FamilyAdventure
00:00 Intro
00:24 Settling into Moorea
01:08 Making Sarongs
02:57 Hiking Magic Mountain
04:48 Dinghy Ride to the Sandbar
05:36 Swimming with Sharks & Rays
09:09 The Real Side of Boat Life
09:48 Beach Day
10:31 Our Cyclone Season Plans
10:42 Saying Goodbye to Kaikoa
13:34 Our Journey Together
13:58 Big Lost Alone Again
14:16 Final Reflections
We Never Expected to Find Family Here Locations
- Mo'orea (-17.5388435,-149.8295234)
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