We Thought Success Looked Like This We Were Wrong
We crossed an ocean dreaming about places like Fakarava. World-famous dives, crystal-clear lagoons, black pearls, and remote islands were everything we had imagined.
But somewhere along the way, we realized this journey was changing more than our location. It was quietly changing the way we measured success.
This week we experience the incredible grouper spawning dive, snorkel vibrant coral gardens, visit a traditional black pearl farm, sail from Fakarava to Tikehau, and navigate one of French Polynesia's beautiful passes. Yet it was the simple moments—time together, new friendships, and everyday life aboard—that left the biggest impression.
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00:00 Intro
00:49 Spearfishing the FAD
02:41 Beach Day in Fakarava
04:18 Life Aboard with the Kids
05:02 The Famous Grouper Dive
08:13 Exploring the Coral Garden
11:14 Leaving Fakarava South
12:30 Arriving in Fakarava North
13:35 Island Errands
14:20 Pizza Night with Friends
15:03 Touring a Black Pearl Farm
19:14 Leaving Fakarava
20:32 Sailing to Tikehau
24:53 Entering the Tikehau Pass
28:52 First Look at Tikehau
29:39 Redefining Success
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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