What They DON'T Tell You About Circumnavigating in Your FIRST Year?
Biggest Boat Life Struggles No One Talks About
We're answering all the frequently asked questions about our first year of sailing around the world on our catamaran as a travel family. From...
Discover the Hidden Wonders of New Zealand's Waterfalls and Glow Worm Caves
Join us as we tackle boat projects in New Zealand, from the challenge of returning to a broken fridge to exploring glow worm caves and stunning waterfalls. Episode 91 takes us on a...
The TRUTH About Homesick Parents Traveling the World
For the first time in 12 months, we leave Paradise Falls in New Zealand for a MUCH NEEDED trip back home to spend time with our family for the holidays. We finish prepping the boat to leave, Davis has hi...
Sailing Family's NEW ZEALAND Adventure Takes a Dramatic Turn
In this episode, we prepare to leave the boat for the first time on our world circumnavigation. After sailing over 12,000nm on our catamaran we take a break from boat life to return home to see ...
You WON'T BELIEVE the Hidden Gem of the Bay of Islands
In this episode, we continue to explore the beautiful Bay of Islands including historic sites like the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and New Zealand's first ever licensed pub, The Duke of Marlborough to watc...
Don't Make the Same MISTAKES We Did on Our FIRST Day in New Zealand
In this episode, our sailing family checks into COUNTRY #10, New Zealand, and have something incredibly confiscated. Watch to find out our epic mistake on our first day! We explore the Ba...
We Survived the Roughest Sailing Passage Ever!
Join us as we survive the roughest sailing passage ever! From ocean crossing to sailing through the fastest winds, this journey was not for the faint-hearted. Watch as we battle seasickness and rough waves in ...
Fiji Life exposed we're leaving after 8 weeks of paradise
In this episode, we make final preparations for our next long passage to country #10! Boat projects, meal prep, provisioning, hull cleaning are all just part of getting a boat ready to cross oceans....
Is Musket Cove the SECRET to Survivor Fiji's Success
Are you a fan of TV series Survivor Fiji? This week we make two exciting discoveries. We sail past Monureiki Island where the Tom Hanks movie Castaway was filmed and also visit Mana Island where Survivor...
What Makes FIJI's Blue Lagoon SO SPECIAL?
Part two of the Yasawa Island Chain of FIJI. This week we visit the beautiful BLUE LAGOON and find Paradise where Brooke Shields filmed the famous movie and got in a good bit of snorkeling.
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The DARK TRUTH of cruising the world Kava Corruption EXPOSED in Paradise
Join our sailing family as we explore the Yasawa Islands in Fiji and uncover the truth about kava corruption in paradise. Travel with us and learn about the challenges we face as we n...
Is Savusavu Really the Best Starting Point for Yasawa Islands Sailing?
After spending 10 days in SavuSavu, we begin our trek west to the Yasawa Islands. On our way out, we stop at the Cousteu Resort to snorkel Split Rock before beginning our journey weavin...
What REALLY Happens When You Sail from Levuka to Savusavu?
We arrive in Fiji to the sleepy fishing town of Levuka and were greeted by some of the nicest people we have met! After checking into the country by visiting several offices we toured this tiny tow...
On this episode, we depart the Vava'u group in Tonga and head 415nm west to Levuka, Fiji. The weather is not the best and the wind comes and goes but we get a little excitement when we sail through a huge school of yellow fin tuna! Rob slows the boat and h...
After 5 months of sailing together, we must finally part ways with our buddy boat Warrior. We prep the boat to sail to Fiji and Rob finally repairs the lazy jacks.
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We SAILED 70 miles and HEARD whales SINGING!
After an amazing couple of days snorkeling in the Ha'apai Island group and fulfilling Shannon's bucket list activity of swimming with Humpback whales, our family sails north to meet up with our buddy boats. A 70...
Is TONGA the MOST UNDERATED Sailing Destination?
After four short days, we leave Niue to sail to the Ha'apai group in Tonga. We were concerned that we were not going to be able to swim with Humpback whales as all the tours in Niue and the Vava'u group were...
This is part TWO of the four days that we spent on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean called Niue. One of the friendliest and honest places we have ever been. In this episode, we explore Matapa Chasm, Anapala chasm, Avaiki cave, Palaha Cave &...
The MOST Incredible REMOTE ISLAND in the Middle of the Pacific Ocean
After a long 9 days at sea, we landed on the tiny island of Niue in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. We did not expect much for this rock but wow, it certainly surprised us! In this episo...
Is sailing the pacific west passage really worth the risk?
After almost 3 months of exploring French Polynesia, we set sail west on our longest sail in months. Forecasts are wrong and we find ourselves in some challenging conditions.
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Turning an Ex-Charter Boat Into a Blue Water Cruising Home!
We take you through our costs of outfitting our Ex-Charter Catamaran for living aboard and Blue Water Cruising. How much money does it take to make sufficient upgrades to make it sustainable for ...
Is Bora Bora the prettiest island in French Polynesia?
We were told that Bora Bora was BORING but absolutely LOVED IT! Not only is this place stunningly beautiful but loaded with fun. We hike up to WW2 cannons, snorkel with manta rays and catch the final ...
Is Sailing to the Vanilla Island Worth Every Penny?
This place was a TOTAL surprise! We visit a pearl farm, snorkel the most coral garden reef and visit a vanilla farm.
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Is Huahine the MOST UNDERRATED Island in French Polynesia?
As we sail through the Society Islands in French Polynesia, the landscape just keeps getting better and better! From underwater life, distillary tastings and culture - this island is AMAZING!
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