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Prepping (not very hard!) to cross the Canal. [🎥30🇵🇦]

We arrive in Colon and quickly leave for a "vacation from our vacation" while our bottom gets repainted. It doesn't go smoothly. [This video was shot pre-covid.] POSTING LIVE UPDATES ON SOCIAL: ----------------- ABOUT US: We are a family of five sailing around the world on our &q...

Jun 26, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:22

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...

Jun 16, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:40

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...

Jun 01, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:28

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...

May 11, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:23

Jamaica to Panama Passage – Will it be scary?! [🎥29🇵🇦]

We finally make the big (scary) passage to Panama. 10 years ago we nearly lost our boat off the coast of Colombia - so was it worth sailing all the way to Jamaica to avoid that route this go around? Click the video above to find out! POSTING DAILY ON SOCIAL: ----------------- ABOUT US: We are a...

May 03, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:07

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,...

Apr 22, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:04

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...

Apr 09, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:31

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...

Mar 26, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:31

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...

Mar 15, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:44

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...

Feb 27, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:19

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...

Feb 10, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:36

Prettiest anchorage in the Caribbean? Yeah, it might be! [🎥25🇩🇴]

Is this the DR or Thailand? That's what we kept asking ourselves as we cruised the north coast to Ocean Wall. We also got to race a TS42 Marsdon Composites catamaran. Who will win? Watch to find out! POSTING DAILY ON SOCIAL: Welcome to Samana. ----------------- ABOUT US: Welcome aboard. We ...

Feb 05, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:42

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...

Jan 28, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:54

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...

Jan 08, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:50

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...

Dec 26, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:34

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 ...

Dec 09, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:05

Where is everyone?! Are we going to be eaten? [🎥24🇩🇴]

We stumble upon a place called the Scape Park. Was this the site of Jurassic Park? Where are all the tourists? Were they eaten? What's going to happen?! Hit play to find out... Click here for more about the Scape Park: POSTING DAILY ON SOCIAL: ----------------- ABOUT US: Welcome aboard. ...

Dec 04, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:49

We save someone’s life in Puerto Rico [🎥23🇵🇷]

If we wanted to cross through the Panama Canal this season, we needed to make tracks West. We were loving the USVI's but also had fun making small hops to new places: The Spanish VI, Puerto Rico, Rincon and then the Dominican Republic. Every place ends up surprising you. Either for the people, ...

Nov 27, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:27

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...

Nov 25, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:20

Should we sail around the world?! [🎥22🌏]

Despite all the sailing we've done in the past year, this is really our first day sailing around the world. Day 1 will be in Guadaloupe, which will mark the furthest East we sail. From now on we'll be heading West, and the next time we arrive in Guadaloupe we will still be sailing West - w...

Nov 20, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:09

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. ...

Nov 12, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:34

The most beautiful anchorage in the Caribbean [🎥20🇦🇬]

We spent two more nights in paradise with our friends aboard before sailing back to Antigua's Carlisle Bay. We just can't get enough of Barbuda. Kite surfing, bon fires, tubing, beaches, and that water... It's just a beautiful and peaceful place. SOCIAL FEEDS: ----------------- A...

Nov 05, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:23

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...

Nov 04, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:26

#BoatLife: NYE on our own private Caribbean island! [🎥19🇦🇬]

There are not too many places in the Caribbean where you can anchor alone on beautiful beach that stretches for more than 11 miles. But in Barbuda, it's pretty easy to find yourself all alone - perfect for spending New Years Eve from about as far away from civilization as you can get. No firewo...

Oct 28, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:03

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