After exploring and surfing Madagascar, we thought we were finally ready to leave. We had a weather window, a plan, and our sights set on South Africa. But ...

After returning to Taiohae Bay on Nuku Hiva, we thought we'd only be staying a few more days before continuing west toward the Tuamotus Islands. The route was ...

For weeks we've been watching the weather and preparing Big Lost for our next passage. Tomorrow we leave Nuku Hiva and begin a 500-mile sail to Raroia in the ...

One day our kids may forget the names of the islands, the anchorages, and even some of the places we've visited. But I don't think they'll forget how it felt ...

This week’s video is a slower-paced, feel-good look at boat life when everything is going right for a change. No major breakdowns, no unexpected disasters—just ...

Crossing the Pacific wasn't really about reaching a destination. It was about moments like these. Exploring hidden valleys, meeting new friends, surfing with ...

Sometimes I look at moments like this and have to remind myself that this is real life. ❤️ Lily floating in a SunChill in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, ...

One of the coolest parts of fishing in new places is discovering species you’ve never seen before. 🎣🐟 Krew and Miles reeled this fish in, and honestly… we ...

We sailed to one of the most remote corners of Madagascar in search of empty waves—and discovered that finding them was only part of the adventure. From ...

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We came to Daniel's Bay to see one of the tallest waterfalls in French Polynesia. But as often happens while traveling, the moments we'll remember most weren't ...

There are moments as a parent that you know you’ll carry with you forever. This was one of them. ❤️ Watching Miles and Krew work together to land TWO giant ...

A month ago our family was crossing the Pacific Ocean with nothing but water in every direction. Today we're exploring the Marquesas Islands, hiking to ...

As we cruised through the Caribbean aboard Isla, a pod of dolphins appeared and started swimming right off our bow. Moments like this never get old. The kids ...

Want to cruise but not sure where to start? Keith breaks it all down here: https://youtu.be/sDmlINWt7hM?si=IxOA88FcxJ0MS15K This is the stuff we use every ...

🌊 Join Our Sailing Family Adventure! We’re the Fothergills – a family of six living full-time aboard our catamaran, Happy Days. From tropical islands to ...

🌊 Join Our Sailing Family Adventure! We’re the Fothergills – a family of six living full-time aboard our catamaran, Happy Days. From tropical islands to ...

After finally arriving in northern Madagascar, we thought we’d found the perfect place to slow down. Crystal clear water, tiny fishing villages, remote ...

🌊 Join Our Sailing Family Adventure! We’re the Fothergills – a family of six living full-time aboard our catamaran, Happy Days. From tropical islands to ...

The final episode in our boat buying process.

🌊 Join Our Sailing Family Adventure! We’re the Fothergills – a family of six living full-time aboard our catamaran, Happy Days. From tropical islands to ...

After weeks crossing the Pacific Ocean as a family, stepping onto land again felt surreal. The sounds, movement, smells, and stillness of the Marquesas Islands ...

We’ve sailed over halfway around the world as a family of six… but this passage felt different. After returning to our boat in Tanzania following a South ...

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