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We Thought the Lagoon Was Safe… We Were Wrong
After months of upgrades, projects, and settling into life aboard our Lagoon 450 catamaran, Isla is finally starting to feel like home. In this episode, we install our Seawater Pro watermaker, spend time enjoying life in the lagoon, navigate unexpected health challenges, make Isla official with her...
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We Flew to Florida to Buy Our Dream Boat…Then Everything Went Wrong| Season 2 Episode 1
Welcome back to Banana Pancakes 🍌🥞 Or if you’re new here… welcome to our beautiful little shit show. After waiting THREE years, we finally flew to Florida to survey what could become our future floating home — a 2021 Leopard 50 catamaran. This is the exact boat we first stepped on during spring bre...
We’re Back…..|Pre-Season 2
🌴 WE SOLD EVERYTHING… AND WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN | Sailing Around the World as a Family of 6 Welcome to Banana Pancakes… or if you’re new here—welcome to the chaos. After sailing the Caribbean for a year, selling our boat, and trying “normal life” again… we realized something: We’re not meant for n...
We’re Ready to Cross the Pacific… But We Can’t Leave
We’re ready to cross the Pacific… but we can’t leave. Right now we’re stuck in Panama, anchored in a relentless rolly anchorage, waiting on one thing: the kids’ visas. It’s the final hurdle keeping us from pointing the bow west—and every day we sit here, the pressure builds. But we’re not wasting t...
ROBBED AGAIN! and a visit to PRISON – OUR FINAL DAYS SAILING SOUTH AFRICA
ROBBED AGAIN! and a visit to PRISON - OUR FINAL DAYS SAILING SOUTH AFRICA We're back aboard in spectacular, windswept Hout Bay, Cape Town, wrapping up our sailing adventure through South Africa with joy, chaos, and some bittersweet goodbyes. Rob returns from New Zealand, after an emotional, o...
AN UNEXPECTED DETOUR – WHEN SAILING PLANS MEET REAL LIFE
AN UNEXPECTED DETOUR - WHEN SAILING PLANS MEET REAL LIFE We finally sail into Cape Town after crossing the Indian Ocean and rounding the legendary Cape of Good Hope - one of the most iconic sailing passages in the world. But just as we reach safe harbour in Hout Bay, life throws us a surprise: Rob...
When a hurricane is headed your way but everything on your boat is broken
As tropical storm Brett was picking up speed and heading right towards us, our boat was completely broken. This week’s episode, caught in a hurricane out NOW go watch!
SAILING INTO DURBAN SOUTH AFRICA | A family reunited
SAILING INTO DURBAN SOUTH AFRICA | A family reunited We have arrived inDurban, South Africa, docking at Point Marina & yacht club - a secure haven in the heart of the city. While Durban's downtown has seen better days, and exploring on foot is strongly discouraged due to safety concerns, t...
NATURE CHARGES! WILDLIFE & BOATLIFE | Sailing South Africas wild coast
BOAT LIFE to WILDLIFE | Sailing South Africas wild coast After a challenging Mozambique Channel crossing, we've made landfall in South Africa! Before setting sail for Durban, we tackle essential oat jobs and take a break to experience an unforgettable safari - spotting hippos, rhino's and...
Into the Danger Zone: Exploring an Active Volcano on the island of Monserrat. Episode 36
In this unforgettable episode, our adventure begins with a special celebration of Kami on Mother’s Day. Steve starts the day by surprising her with thoughtful gifts—stylish new sunglasses and a sleek bag to carry her camera gear, perfect for documenting all the incredible moments of our journey. The...
SAILING into DANGER: Running dark through Mozambique’s TREACHEROUS WATERS
SAILING into DANGER: Running dark through Mozambique's TREACHEROUS WATERS We Embark on an unforgettable sailing adventure as our family yacht navigates the perilous waters of Northern Mozambique under the cover of darkness! In this episode, we brave one of the worlds most dangerous cruising gr...
Evicting a stowaway – Sailing Thailand
Evicting a stowaway - Sailing Thailand We have had an uninvited guest (a rat) stowed away on our sailing catamaran for five days. We suspect he swam aboard from a nearby boat. Now as we prepare our floating home to sail around the coast we have to take him with us. As we sail we learn how another r...
La mejor ciclopista de Italia con vista al mar – Family boat life unplugged (#23)
#bike #bicycle #sailingfamily #navegar #roccella #italia #rusty #chain after arriving in Roccella and waiting that the storm had passed, we finally got some good weather. We were all waiting for our new bicycles and were so happy to explore Calabria and the Roccella region on our new bikes. Meanwh...
BLUEWATER SAILING FIJI TO NZ – Addiction and BIG seas PART 2 – Ep 21
If you'd like to support the creative process please take a look at our Patreon page: BLUEWATER SAILING FIJI TO NZ - Addiction and BIG seas Just when we thought it was safe to go back out on deck, a couple of rogue waves send us sideways. The aftermath is a sore hand, scolded legs and tattere...
BIGGEST WAVES WE’VE EVER SEEN PACIFIC SAILING – Ep 20
BIGGEST WAVES WE'VE EVER SEEN SAILING PACIFIC If you'd like to support the creative process please take a look at our Patreon page: Bluewater sailing FIJI TO NZ yellowfin tuna PART 1 This week we continue our journey over The Pacific Ocean towards NZ. However, the weather changes from s...
BLUEWATER Sailing FIJI to New Zealand – Ep 18
If you'd like to support the creative process please take a look at our Patreon page: Bluewater sailing FIJI to New Zealand. North in the morning, South by lunch, North in the afternoon, then South again by bedtime. The only way to make a clear decision was to flip a coin. And the answer was ...
Sailing Sailboat BOAT WORK repairs in FIJI – Ep 10
If you'd like to support the creative process please take a look at our Patreon page: sailing sailboat BOAT WORK repairs in FIJI We had almost forgotten we were sailing around with a smashed rudder. It was about time we hauled out and fixed it. But first we had to say goodbye to the lovely A...
SAILING PASSAGE NEW ZEALAND TO FIJI – Man Overboard! – Ep 6
If you'd like to support the creative process please take a look at our Patreon page: bluewater pacific ocean crossing MAN OVERBOARD Bluewater Pacific ocean crossing - man overboardIn this episode we continue our sail to Fiji. We thought the second part of our trip would be a breeze after t...
Sailing passage from HELL NZ to Fiji gale force winds rip gear from deck – Ep 5
Ocean sailing passage from HELL NZ to Fiji 50 to 60 knot winds gear torn from deck - Ep 5 If you'd like to support the creative process please take a look at our Patreon page: They say that life is about the journey and not the destination. It's very possible they were referring to taki...
Sailing sailboat BOAT WORK BLUNDERS cont. – Ep 4
If you'd like to support the creative process please take a look at our Patreon page: Sailing sailboat BOAT WORK BLUNDERS cont. It is always slightly worrying to see Rob with a drill in his hand. Though he is a very capable handy man, he does like to throw himself into a project without thin...![Exploring Santa Margherita & Weighing Anchor Under Sail [Ep. 8] ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/I7qvHyrLKz0/mqdefault.webp)
Exploring Santa Margherita & Weighing Anchor Under Sail [Ep. 8] ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵
Join us as we explore the beautiful town of Santa Margherita Ligure, before we practice weighing anchor under sail, then start sailing towards our next anchorage! Subscribe to see more of our videos! (It's free!) ➜ THANK YOU to our Patreon Crew! You are the reason that we can continue to make...
Our first Bluewater sailing adventure video – Ep 1
Our first Bluewater sailing adventure video - Ep 1 If you'd like to support the creative process please take a look at our Patreon page: Bluewater sailing adventure begins today (OUR FIRST EVER EDIT) Hi, we are the Kiwi Family Hamill. In this episode we sail north from Auckland to Whangarei a...