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After crossing the Mozambique Channel, we arrive in South Africa and receive a warm welcome in Richards Bay from the local cruising community. With Happy Days safely tied up in the marina, we take the opportunity to catch up on boat jobs, celebrate Bella’s 16th birthday, explore the local area and e...
This week we're sharing our life living on a sailboat in the Bahamas! We're enjoying beach days with the family and Jackson our dog, celebrating a beautiful wedding with our friends, spotting dolphins and sharing another week of life aboard our sailboat. Thanks for coming along for the adv...
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We just bought our dream boat…
Now we have to sell everything we own.
After months of searching, countless debates, and a lot of prayers, we officially became the owners of a 2021 Leopard 50 catamaran. ...
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 before we could cross the Mozambique Channel, we first had to convince the local authorities to let us go.
What should have been a routine che...
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 a reminder of why we fell in love with this lifestyle in the first place.
Seeing our floating home through fresh eyes reminds us just how s...
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 navigating uncertain anchorages and relentless winds to exploring remote villages, dealing with a military lockdown in town, and troubleshooting b...
After finally arriving in northern Madagascar, we thought we’d found the perfect place to slow down.
Crystal clear water, tiny fishing villages, remote islands and one of the most beautiful anchorages we’ve seen in a long time.
But almost as soon as we arrived, a weather window opened to head furt...
After months of preparation and 24 days at sea since leaving Panama, we finally crossed the Pacific Ocean and arrived in Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia.
This crossing pushed our family physically and mentally in ways difficult to explain. Interrupted sleep, endless sail chang...
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 African surf trip, it was time to prepare Happy Days for another major offshore passage. Provisioning, repairs, fuel, currents, weather routing… ...
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We’re the Fothergills – a family of six living full-time aboard our catamaran, Happy Days. From tropical islands to remote anchorages, we’re documenting our journey around the world to inspire and encourage others to pursue their own adventure.
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We took a break from full-time boat life to explore South Africa in a completely different way — chasing waves, meeting incredible people, and stepping into our first ever surf competition.
From the coastline of Jeffreys Bay to the rugged cliffs of Gansbaai and the energy of Cape Town, this became ...
We thought this would be a quick fix… it wasn’t.
After arriving in Dar es Salaam, we set out to tick off a list of jobs before leaving the boat behind at anchor. One of the biggest? Fixing our anchor chain and windlass issue.
We replaced the motor.
We tried a deep water drop.
We even swapped the c...
It’s not always easy… but this is what makes it worth it.
After leaving Kendwa, we make our way down to Stone Town in Zanzibar — trading quiet anchorages for busy streets, markets, and the reality of life behind the scenes. From provisioning and paperwork to tackling a watermaker issue, this is the...
After a tough offshore passage, we arrive in Tanzania for our first real taste of Africa… and it wasn’t quite what we expected.
Our journey begins in Tanga, a quiet coastal town where we reset after days at sea, navigate the full boat check-in process, and explore the incredible Amboni Caves — the ...
This wasn’t a storm… but it might have been one of the most uncomfortable passages we’ve had.
Sailing from Seychelles to Tanzania, we thought we’d timed the weather well. A lighter forecast, a manageable window… and a straightforward run across the Indian Ocean.
But out here, it’s not always the w...
🌊 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 remote anchorages, we’re documenting our journey around the world to inspire and encourage others to pursue their own adventure.
🧭 Want to Suppor...
After exploring the outer islands of the Seychelles, we returned to Mahé with a growing list of things that needed attention onboard. From a fridge that wasn’t staying cold to Starlink dropping out and a few other boat jobs piling up, it was time to regroup and find some solutions.
But living this ...
🌊 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 remote anchorages, we’re documenting our journey around the world to inspire and encourage others to pursue their own adventure.
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In this episode we slow down and enjoy island life in the Seychelles — exploring Curieuse Island, meeting giant tortoises, and riding bikes all over the beautiful island of La Digue with friends.
The Seychelles was an important stop on our Indian Ocean crossing. For sailors heading west, it’s one o...
After more than 1000 nautical miles across the Indian Ocean, we finally arrived in the Seychelles — waking up to towering green mountains after months of sailing through the low coral atolls of the Maldives and Chagos.
But as every cruiser knows… days don’t always go to plan.
Before we could prope...
After our visit to remote Chagos, it was time to set sail once again.
In this episode, we make the 1,000 nautical mile passage from Chagos to our first African country — Seychelles. With a band of storms sweeping across the Indian Ocean, we chose a lighter wind route just north of the system. The r...
This episode, we explore one of the most remote and restricted places on Earth: Chagos.
Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Chagos Archipelago is a chain of coral atolls few people will ever visit. With no towns, no resorts, and no permanent residents, these islands feel almost untouched...
Our time in the Maldives is coming to an end, and before heading even further into the Indian Ocean, we make one final stop at the southernmost atoll — Addu.
In this episode, we explore a part of the Maldives that feels completely different to anywhere else we’ve been. From empty surf breaks and mo...
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