This week we leave Papeete and set sail to Moorea that has been on the bucket list for a long time. I prepare lunch while Kieran picks up the anchor with his new system, although he still need me in the end;) Arriving at the petrol station there is no wate...
Making love Island style - sailing sex education Ep 132
Love is in the air and nowhere more so than the turquoise clear waters around long Island WA. Female turtles are arriving in their droves, closely followed by many frisky males, who show up hoping to ...
The ability to change our backyard is something we absolutely love about the cruising life. In the still heat of the morning we wake up to the paradise that is our new backyard. The conditions are perfect so we decide water sports are in order and the ent...
This week we sail to the capital of French Polynesia, Papeete, to do some boat maintenance but also to determine if we are allowed to stay in the country. I (Isabelle) being Swedish and a Europeaner, I can stay in for two years. But Kieran, although has a ...
Meet the InMocean sailing fleet - Ep131
Last Sunday night we took part in the In Mocean fleet live with five other recycling ambassadors. With time differences being what they are, the live took place a 3.30 am for us! So if we seem a little dazed you kn...
You've spent one week at sea with nothing but blue all around you. A speck of green appears over the horizon. Then the smell of land hits you in the face. Suddenly you are surrounded by green jungle. It's exciting and an assault on your senses all at t...
This week we explore the south west side of Tahiti, snorkeling and surfing in Teahupo'o, Kieran’s dream comes true. Teahupo'o is one of the heaviest waves in the world, Kieran has watched pro surfers here since he was a child. The swell was not really he...
Sailboat sailing south for cyclone season- Ep 130
A weather window has opened up for us to up anchor from the Montebello Islands and sail south, retracing our steps down the West coast of Australia. On our journey Rob spears a pretty descent coral trout a...
Sailing brings people together in the most wonderful ways, and can help you to live in the NOW! After a week and nearly 1,100 nm sailed the crew is in the zone. We've fallen into a healthy cycle of sleep, eat, watch, and repeat. We've shared stories and...
This week we enjoy the last of the tuamotus before continuing our journey and sail to Tahiti. Kieran gets his childhood dream come true and like a child full of excitement he heads off towards the waves. We celebrate our sailing friend Massimos 75th birthd...
Sailing conundrum It shouldn't be this difficult to see your loved one's - Ep 129
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This week we take you with us as we do our fruit and veggie provisioning in the remote atoll of Fakarava, in French Polynesia. The ship comes every Wednesday to this atoll, one of a handful atoll’s that actually gets provisions from the main island of Ta...
Sailing and spearfishing a remote nuclear island paradise - Ep 128
We've been in the Montebello Islands talking about exploding nuclear bombs before. However, in our second visit to these paradise islands we see Rob eating awful food (again), we check ou...
Prepare to be boarded! What if the worst nightmare suddenly became a reality? How would you react if you were boarded? It's day 5 at sea and we're approaching a critical point in our passage. Our mission thus far is to make as much progress to the East ...
Spending another tropical day chilling in the unreal spot of Fakarava Atoll, South Pass, we take on the unreal drift dive for a third time, exploring the top notch underwater world that French Polynesia has to offer. This really is hyped up as one of the b...
Have you ever hand steered by the stars and fixed your position with a sextant? It's day 3 and Delos is gliding along under perfect conditions. We're hit by a squall under pink silhouetted skies, but it only makes the experience more beautiful. The crew ...
Today we are enjoying more of the greatest sailing destinations we’ve been to in some time, Fakarava South Pass is quickly taking ahold of our mind and soul enjoying every picture perfect day in this sea life sanctuary. Kieran displays the shark paradise...
Sailing oceans to outback Escape lockdown to Australia's Grand Canyon - Ep 126
Multiple times we were told,
"While you are in Dampier you have to go and see Karijini National Park".
So when we were offered the use of a car and a swag for a few days, by t...
Imagine jumping into a 12,000 foot deep pool... Only you are in the middle of an ocean and being towed under sail! The conditions are absolutely perfect and Delos is a few hundred miles off shore just drifting along in light winds and calm seas. We deci...
Remote Island Life sailing from Mermaid reef to freediving the aquarium - Ep 125
"This is s***!" said a fellow sailor who had just picked up a mooring at the stunning Mermaid Reef - one of three remote atolls in the Rowley Shoals 170 nautical miles off th...
Sailing Life Caught at Mermaid Reef - Ep 124
It takes two days and nights to sail from Dampier to the pristine coral atolls called The Rowley Shoals. There is a choice of three atolls to visit here, we chose to pull up at Mermaid Reef.
After a drift div...
WooHoo we're sailing to Panama! Kiril did an absolutely bang-up job editing this 6 part series for us. We'll be releasing the videos over the next few weeks. Hope you enjoy and have a fantastic weekend :). XXOO- Brian, Kazza, Baby Nugs, Taylor, Jade, a...
This week we are in an atoll called Fakarava, we have our two year anniversary and a well deserved day off. Kieran spoils me with a special present, we spend the rest of that day just enjoying life on the water. The following day we decide to rent push-bik...
Welcome aboard Jade and JaeCee!!! If you’re ready for ear to ear smiles this episode is for you :) Our crew for Panama is finally complete. It’s really one of those full-circle stories that will make you smile. We met Jade and JaeCee in the Florida K...
Sailing boat to 4WD road trip to see a man about a dog - Ep 123
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Dampier is a...
No Friday video today but..... Join us this Sunday Oct 3rd @ 3PM US EST for a YouTube Premiere of our Passage to Panama series which is shaping up to be a killer 6 episodes :) We'll be online watching with everyone together, commenting, answering question...
While the cat's away, the mouse will play . . . . . Petro went for her first solo sail!! It was also the first time Sisu went on a mooring ball, so lots of firsts to be had this week. We also share how we prepared Sisu when we left for South Africa
A b...
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When the top of your to-do list involves finishing a fresh batch of moonshine life i...
This week we reach Makemo atoll and sail to the middle of the island with our buddy boats from New Zealand and Italy. I’m at the helm and Kieran points out why we are so alert when sailing inside the atoll. Upon arriving to another stunning anchorage (we...
It is quite scary when you dive a wreck and the skies are clear blue, but when you look again, you're in the middle of a squall. This week we sail up the eastern coast of Antigua, where you will find lovely anchor spots with long beaches. Due to covid we ...
Our moonshine process onboard start to finish! Kazza requests vodka, and Taylor @TaylorsTravels wants to learn so we whip up a batch from scratch. After a few weeks in Mexico we find ourselves pinned down, tied to a dock, and waiting for weather for our...
This week we leave the pearl farm and sail to Garumaoa the sleepy little village on Raroia. Kieran declares his love for coconuts and I go on a mission to save our mates hat that had flown overboard. When the hat is rescued and I’m safely back on the boa...
Boat life - A hammerhead shark wants our catch of the day -Ep 121
We have sailed to the beautiful, tranquil Montebello Islands where Declan, thanks to @SailingZatara, has had a chance to learn to kite board on a foiling board. And he's 'got it' really qu...
A sneaky Q&A’s for everyone today! We receive all our questions from our lovely patrons who make it all possible. We can’t thank you enough. We’ll hopefully be doing a Q&A for the public to ask some questions in the near future.
Cheers legen...
This week we sail to another anchorage in the atoll Raroia, we visit a pearl farm and learn all about the black gold in the ocean. As we pick up anchor we share with you our trusty hand signals, we try to avoid yelling at etch other at all times ;) I take ...
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