the most sharks we have ever seen
We’ve never experienced anything quite like this! In this episode, we sail to Fakarava in the Tuamotu archipelago—world-famous for its incredible marine life and the legendary “Wall of Sharks.” Join us as we free dive through the crystal-clear waters of the South Pass surrounded by hundreds of sharks, scout for surf along remote coral reefs, explore the atoll by bike, and test out our off-grid solar setup in French Polynesia.
If you love ocean adventures, remote atoll exploration, and living full-time aboard a sailboat, be sure to subscribe to follow our journey across the Pacific!
⏱️ In This Episode:
00:00 – Sailing into Fakarava (Tuamotus, French Polynesia)
01:30 – Free Diving the Famous Wall of Sharks
04:08 – Scouting Remote Reef Surf at the South Pass
06:05 – Beach Combing & Island Life
09:28 – Diving with 300+ Reef Sharks
11:40 – Cruising to Fakarava North & Superyacht Spotting
12:05 – Provisioning & Island Life in the Tuamotus
13:07 – Biking Around Fakarava Atoll
17:39 – Off-Grid Living: 2,400W Solar Panel Efficiency Update
19:20 – Setting Sail for the Next Atoll
To try the protein bars we are snacking on go to https://lineageprovisions.com/CATALPA2 or use the code CATALPA2
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We’ve never experienced anything quite like this! In this episode, we sail to Fakarava in the Tuamotu archipelago—world-famous for its incredible marine life and the legendary “Wall of Sharks.” Join us as we free dive through the crystal-clear waters of the South Pass surrounded by hundreds of sharks, scout for surf along remote coral reefs, explore the atoll by bike, and test out our off-grid solar setup in French Polynesia.
If you love ocean adventures, remote atoll exploration, and living full-time aboard a sailboat, be sure to subscribe to follow our journey across the Pacific!
⏱️ In This Episode:
00:00 – Sailing into Fakarava (Tuamotus, French Polynesia)
01:30 – Free Diving the Famous Wall of Sharks
04:08 – Scouting Remote Reef Surf at the South Pass
06:05 – Beach Combing & Island Life
09:28 – Diving with 300+ Reef Sharks
11:40 – Cruising to Fakarava North & Superyacht Spotting
12:05 – Provisioning & Island Life in the Tuamotus
13:07 – Biking Around Fakarava Atoll
17:39 – Off-Grid Living: 2,400W Solar Panel Efficiency Update
19:20 – Setting Sail for the Next Atoll
To try the protein bars we are snacking on go to https://lineageprovisions.com/CATALPA2 or use the code CATALPA2
🌴 About Sailing Catalpa
Over a decade ago, we bought a $15,000 concrete sailboat with no experience, two young kids, and a dream to explore the world. Two boats and thousands of nautical miles later, we’re still out here living our dream off-grid on the water.
Follow Along & Support Our Journey:
🔔 Subscribe to Sailing Catalpa: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingCatalpa
⛵️ Support our adventures on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/sailingcatalpa
📸 Follow daily updates on our social channels:
https://www.instagram.com/sailingcatalpa
https://www.instagram.com/belllarice
https://www.instagram.com/artoftaj
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