Exploring SAMOA like a local...and new boat plans! [RED SEAS]
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⛵ After 17,000 Miles, It’s Time for Big Changes | Sailing Life in Samoa 🌴 [Ep194]
For the past five years, you’ve watched us fall in love with our floating home — a Leopard 47 catamaran that’s carried us safely over 17,000 miles from the Caribbean to the South Pacific. She’s battled storms, breakdowns, and years of wear… and now it’s time we face the reality of what comes next.
In this episode, we share the truth about boat life after crossing oceans: the repairs, the toll it takes, and our plans for the future. But sailing has never been just about boat work — so we head ashore in Samoa to explore the unmissable places this island has to offer. From hidden waterfalls to volcanic landscapes, this is adventure both on and off the water. 🌊
Whether you’re here for bluewater sailing, boat refits, or remote island travel, this episode dives deep into the highs and lows of life afloat.
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⏱ Timestamps
00:00 Living on a sailboat for 5 years
01:02 Exploring Samoa
02:49 Bahai'i temple
06:54 The tallest waterfall in Samoa
09:22 Coastal hike
10:23 Our future boat plans
14:28 One big problem
17:28 Hiking through lava
21:43 Swimming in lava!
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We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure!
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Iain and Brioni Cameron documented 20,000 NM on their Leopard 47 'Indioko'. Follow their 2026 mission and massive New Zealand refit in this technical feature.
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