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We’re a Sail Boat not a Motor Boat… | Sailing with Six | Ep 27
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We’re a Sail Boat not a Motor Boat… | Sailing with Six | Ep 27

In this episode you can see both the highs and lows of passage making. Catching an amazing Mahi mahi, enjoying the stars and phosphorescence on night watch, spotting dolphins and whales and then… over heating the batteries. We joined the NC2V Rally so that we had the advantage of checking in to the...
DON’T Cross An Ocean Until You’ve Checked Your Split Pins! | Sailing with Six | Ep 26
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DON’T Cross An Ocean Until You’ve Checked Your Split Pins! | Sailing with Six | Ep 26

The kite surfing scene in New Caledonia is world class, in fact the French love anything on water that uses wind power, kite surfing, wind surfing, sailing, they do it all. We got amongst the local scene in the tourist area Anse Vata in Noumea. Kris had a blast out there, while Bella continued to im...
MATO POTATO! Ilot Mato Puts On A Show | Sailing with Six | Ep 25
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MATO POTATO! Ilot Mato Puts On A Show | Sailing with Six | Ep 25

MATO POTATO! Yes Ilot Mato puts on a show! This is a very special slice of paradise in the Southern Lagoon of New Caledonia. On this particular visit to the anchorage we were totally spoiled with glassy turquoise water, clear skies and loads of sharks. There’s plenty of drone footage in this episod...
Sun, Sand & Sleepovers | Sailing with Six | Ep 24
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Sun, Sand & Sleepovers | Sailing with Six | Ep 24

Ilot Uatio is in the Southern Lagoon of New Caledonia and it was a place where dreams come true! We made friends with another ‘kid boat’ and Finn was invited to have a sleepover, they also taught him how to windsurf and Bella had a go too. It was very idyllic, sunsets, clear water, reef to explore,...
Broken Ball Valves | Sailing with Six | Ep 23
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Broken Ball Valves | Sailing with Six | Ep 23

Time to fix the hole in our boat! We get hauled out in Noumea and spend 48 hours on the hardstand to replace two ball valves and throw another coat of antifoul on. It’s a whirlwind but worth it to replace the ball valves which both had snapped stems with Trudesign plastic ball valves. Have a watch...
Amédée Lighthouse & A Hole In The Hull | Sailing with Six | Ep 22
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Amédée Lighthouse & A Hole In The Hull | Sailing with Six | Ep 22

In this episode we get a brilliant sunset, visit the iconic Amédée Lighthouse, find a problem with the boat and see sea snakes up close. Come along and discover what the hole in the hull is and see the spectacular view from the top of the lighthouse. Enjoy! To check out where we are in real time...
Sharks, Shipwrecks & Shelters…oh and some good waves too! | Sailing with Six | Ep 21
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Sharks, Shipwrecks & Shelters…oh and some good waves too! | Sailing with Six | Ep 21

SHARK! Under our boat at a popular anchorage in New Caledonia we spotted what we believe to be a Grey Nurse shark… we’re not entirely sure though so if you know, leave a comment. We head out for a fun wave at Passe Dumbea with plenty of party waves. Then we discover a local boat that has wrecked o...
For the Love of Leech Cord | Sailing with Six | Ep 20
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For the Love of Leech Cord | Sailing with Six | Ep 20

Well this video comes with a little word of warning… if you’re not at all interested in boat jobs then you may want to wait till the next episode because as it turns out, fixing a leech cord while the sail is still attached to your boat is a longer process than first thought. We also have a chat a...
Our Trusty Tender | Sailing with Six | Ep 19
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Our Trusty Tender | Sailing with Six | Ep 19

In this episode Pippi, our four year old, goes kiting ‘koala style’ on Dad’s back. She loves it! We explore Ilot Signal and surf Dumbea Pass and then give you a run down on how we adventure with our trusty tender. Our tender is a 3.1m Sirocco powered by an 18hp 2 stroke Tohatsu outboard with elect...
Sun, Surf & St. Vincents | Sailing with Six | Ep 18
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Sun, Surf & St. Vincents | Sailing with Six | Ep 18

In this episode we enjoy the beautiful conditions around Ilot Ténia next to Passe de Saint Vincent in New Caledonia. There’s plenty of surfing happening on the reef pass, plus we explore the white sandy beaches of Ténia Island. We sail South-East again toward Ilot Signal, catch plenty of fish and d...
Man Overboard | Sailing with Six | Ep 17
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Man Overboard | Sailing with Six | Ep 17

We have a great sail from Baie Maa to Baie de Moustiques up the West Coast of New Caledonia. Along the way we do all our usual daily tasks like boat school, washing, fishing etc… but we make a rookie mistake and try to slow the boat down and heave to when we get a fish on the line! It didn’t go so w...
Where are all the people? | Sailing with Six | Ep 16
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Where are all the people? | Sailing with Six | Ep 16

We sail to Baie Maa to hide from the South Easterly trade winds for a couple of days. While we're there we explore the area and it seems that no one is around. Where are all the people? We walk through a village that maybe only has visitors over summer, and then discover an abandoned home right...
Passage Porridge | Sailing with Six | Ep 15
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Passage Porridge | Sailing with Six | Ep 15

Welcome to our galley. Ever wondered how we feed our hungry sailors? Here is a quick little insight into breakfast on passage - Good ol’ porridge. It’s a belly filler! We use this method of boiling the water first and letting the oats soak it up rather than stand over the stove and stir the whole ...
Reef Rookies & Windlass Woes | Sailing with Six | Ep 14
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Reef Rookies & Windlass Woes | Sailing with Six | Ep 14

After months of not surfing we get out to the reef break at Dumbea Pass in New Caledonia. It’s our first time dropping the anchor on a reef pass and the windlass stops working! Ahhh not cool!! We manage to rectify the issue and jump off the yacht for a surf but then loose the go pro… Even with the...
Red Dirt and Rainy Days | Sailing with Six | Ep 13
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Red Dirt and Rainy Days | Sailing with Six | Ep 13

We spend some rainy days getting work and homeschool done and then Kris takes the kids on an adventure to find the lighthouse… Yep they get lost. The next day we find it! And there’s a spectacular view from Cap D’Nua Lighthouse overlooking the Nature Reserve, Baie de Prony and the Southern Lagoon. ...
Foraging & Fish Heads | Sailing with Six | Ep 12
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Foraging & Fish Heads | Sailing with Six | Ep 12

This episode is jam packed full of birthday goodness! We depart from the most Northern Loyalty Island, Ouvéa and head South towards mainland New Caledonia where we explore abandoned and uninhabited islands; forage for some fresh food and catch one and half fish… To check out where we are in real...
Wind & Winches | Sailing with Six | Ep 11
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Wind & Winches | Sailing with Six | Ep 11

In this episode we have a great sail North from Lifou Island to Ouvéa Island in the Loyalty Islands. We service one of our winches, explore Lekiny lagoon from the bridge and have some fun kitesurfing a sand spit. Bella has a good go at getting up on the kite-board for the first time. Woohoo! To ...
We get lost in Lifou | Sailing with Six | Ep 10
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We get lost in Lifou | Sailing with Six | Ep 10

In this episode we explore more of Lifou - checking out the Dentist's aquarium, looking for a Cathedral cave and frolicking in the crystal clear water. But first we head to church and listen to the amazing voices of the local Kanak people from Drueulu. We leave Lifou after an amazing time and...
Loyalty Islands – Lifou | Sailing with Six | Ep 9
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Loyalty Islands – Lifou | Sailing with Six | Ep 9

In this episode we have a great sail North to the Loyalty Islands, buy a big knife and teach the kids how to hitchhike… …this was our first Loyalty island experience and the anchorage didn’t disappoint with crystal clear waters, friendly locals and stunning weather. Lifou is the middle island of ...
Washing & Waterfalls | Sailing with Six | Ep 8
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Washing & Waterfalls | Sailing with Six | Ep 8

We do a load of hand washing while underway and head toward Baie De Prony in Southern New Caledonia, where the coral meets the bush. This contrast of bush and red dirt after just being on white beaches with coral was such a spin out. It’s amazing the places you can explore on the boat. We hike th...
Ilot Mato | Sailing with Six | Ep 7
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Ilot Mato | Sailing with Six | Ep 7

In this episode we explore Ilot Mato in the Southern Lagoon of New Caledonia. On the way we almost catch a Spanish Mackerel but it outsmarted us just as we got it close enough to gaff. So with hungry bellies we explore the coral reef around the island in an attempt to spear some dinner but to no a...
Ile Des Pins | Sailing with Six | Ep 6
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Ile Des Pins | Sailing with Six | Ep 6

In this episode we head to Ile Des Pins (Isle of Pines) with Minnie & Pa on an adventure and jam pack a load of experiences into their last week with us. Full of fishing, climbing big hills, visiting a quiet village, dolphins riding the bow and tasting wasabi for the first time... we made loads...
Bonjour New Caledonia | Sailing with Six | Ep 5
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Bonjour New Caledonia | Sailing with Six | Ep 5

We made it to a whole new country! In this episode we do all the usual formalities for entering a country, tidy up the yacht after being at sea and enjoy our first taste of snorkelling in the Southern Lagoon before replenishing our stocks and exploring further with Minnie & Pa. Follow us on f...
Gold Coast to New Caledonia – Part 2 | Sailing with Six | Ep 4
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Gold Coast to New Caledonia – Part 2 | Sailing with Six | Ep 4

Here's 'Part 2' from our passage from Gold Coast to New Caledonia. We experience some unpleasant squalls night after night and the boat is a mess but spirits lift as we enter French waters and make landfall. Follow us on facebook and instagram @sailingwithsix and if you're keen ...
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