Buddy Boating Makes Cruising SO Much Better!
Cruising with buddy boats can be SO much fun! We are enjoying our time with SV Blown Away and SV Warrior. In this episode, we leave Raroia for a quick overnight sail to Tahanea. Here we enjoy dinners together an...
What's REALLY Behind Our Return to Civilization?
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Island Fun Day Gone Wild With Unexpected Twists!
In this episode, our sailing family pick up two local children and a translator to join us as we sail in a rally (not a race) to Moorea. We are not big rally or racing people but this was honestly, one of ou...
Want To Experience Paradise? Moorea's Amazing Views Will Leave You SPEECHLESS
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We are back in Tahiti but this time we get to explore. We nearly circumnavigate the island during our 2 day car rental. The highlight was exploring Teahupo, the site of the 2024 Olympic surf competition.
Our parasailor and inverter make it back to the boa...
What I Wish I Knew Before Moving WEST Through Moorea and Huahine
Join us the day after our anniversary trip off the boat in Tahiti to meet up with Davis who sailed with our buddy boat back to Moorea. Rob has an epic dive and then we head off to Huahine une...
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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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 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 ...
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 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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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...
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 &...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Boat Projects in New Zealand MADE EASY Without Breaking the Bank
After sailing over 11,000 nm in one year, there are a few boat projects that we need to complete. Watch as we refurbish the outside grill, sew all new cockpit cushions, replace the front tram...
Is Sailing Cheaper than you think? See Our REAL Numbers!
Curious about the cost of sailing the world? In this video, we break down our FIRST year circumnavigation budget MONTH by MONTH sailing from Florida in November 2023 to New Zealand in November 2024....
First date night back in New Zealand and a big surprise! The new Isotherm fridge arrives and Rob gets that installed. We also celebrate Davis turning 13 and finish up some MORE boat projects.
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What's it REALLY like living on a boat in a marina?
Have you ever wondered what it is like to live on a catamaran in a marina? Join us for a day in the life at a marina in Whangarei! From sunrise to sunset, we'll show you what a typical day looks like in ...
How much did our boat life really cost? We answer all of your questions from the PREVIOUS budget video OUR SURPRISING COSTS from Florida to New Zealand. If you have any more questions that you would like us to answer please drop it in the comments below!
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ACTION PACKED Van Life in Queenstown, Glenorchy and Milford Sound NEW ZEALAND
Join us on our New Zealand South Island road trip as we trade BOAT life for VAN life to explore Queenstown, Glenorchy, and Milford Sound! From adrenaline-pumping activities like ...
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