SEASON FINALE | We saved the best til last! [Ep179 RED SEAS]

• June 15, 2025 by Sailing Red Seas |
• Language: EN
• Play Time: 00:19:39
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After over 1,000 days exploring the dreamscape of French Polynesia, we sailed to a place few dare to enter - Maupiti, the untamed sister of Bora Bora. It’s remote, raw, and surrounded by shifting sands and razor-sharp coral. But for cruisers willing to risk it, it just might be paradise.

In this episode, we chase oceanic manta rays through crystal shallows, attempt a nerve-wracking hull clean in dangerously shallow waters, and almost run aground. But the real challenge? A steep and exposed hike to the summit of Maupiti’s towering peak - where we capture breathtaking drone footage of this untouched atoll, with Bora Bora fading on the horizon.

This isn’t just another tropical stop - it’s a final frontier. One wrong move could mean disaster, but the reward? A view of a lifetime and freedom without borders.

👉 Join us as we say goodbye to French Polynesia - and hello to the unknown.

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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 You have to go to Bora Bora!
00:47 This place is even better
01:53 Swimming with oceanic manta rays
07:02 The easiest way to clean your hulls
09:17 Oops - We ran our boat aground!
09:40 This hike is why we didn't go to Bora Bora
14:37 Jumping off a huge rock
17:39 We made it to the summit

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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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We are Iain and Brioni, a couple from Scotland who have decided to sell everything, buy a boat and go where the wind takes us. We are the proud winners of the award for Best Emerging YouTube Channel 2023 and we share weekly episodes of our sailing travels around the world every Sunday. Living on a budget means we get creative about making our own repairs and we aim to explore the most remote parts of this beautiful world we call our home. We’re adventurous, tenacious and always up for a laugh. You can read more about us on our website www.red-seas.com and subscribe to our channel to follow the adventure. If you are inspired by any of the things we have shared, please consider joining our Patreon to allow us to keep saying yes to opportunities as they present themselves.

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SEASON FINALE | We saved the best til last! [Ep179 RED SEAS] Locations

• French Polynesia (-17.679742,-149.406843)