We’re Ready to Cross the Pacific… But We Can’t Leave
We’re ready to cross the Pacific… but we can’t leave.
Right now we’re stuck in Panama, anchored in a relentless rolly anchorage, waiting on one thing: the kids’ visas. It’s the final hurdle keeping us from pointing the bow west—and every day we sit here, the pressure builds.
But we’re not wasting the time.
While we wait, Finn is learning to go up the mast and lube the track—real skills that matter offshore. We’re practicing storm sail setup with friends, learning how to splice rope and make soft shackles, and doing everything we can to prepare for what’s ahead.
Because once those visas come through… it’s go time.
The kids are honest about it—they’re not exactly excited about long passages and losing internet—but they know what this next chapter means.
Now we just need the green light.
👉 Have you ever been stuck waiting on something you couldn’t control? How did you handle it?
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⏱ Chapters
0:00 – We’re Ready… But We Can’t Leave
0:20 – Life in a Rolly Anchorage
0:49 – Morning Routine on Board
1:49 – Homeschooling & Dinghy Runs
4:42 – Learning to Climb the Mast
5:38 – Kids’ Honest Thoughts
7:56 – Storm Sail Training
9:11 – Splicing & Boat Skills
12:38 – Waiting on Visas (What’s Next)
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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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