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We’re Not Collecting Souvenirs… ❤️
Most people travel to collect souvenirs. We're collecting something different—moments that become memories and memories that become the stories we'll tell for the rest of our lives. Join us as we continue sailing around the world aboard Big Lost. #sail...
Nothing Could Have Prepared Us for This 🦈
Hundreds of blacktip reef sharks. Crystal-clear water. A dream we'd talked about for years. No documentary could prepare us for what it actually felt like to dive Fakarava's legendary Wall of Sharks. These are the moments that remind us why we crossed an ...
Some Dreams Are Worth Changing Your Life For
Most people dream about a life like this. Very few choose it. Living aboard our catamaran has meant giving up comfort, certainty, and the life we once knew. But some dreams are worth changing your life for. Join our family as we sail around the world aboar...
Most People Dream of This Place… 🦈🌊
Most people dream of visiting Fakarava for its crystal-clear water, but very few know what's hiding beneath the surface. Hundreds of black tip reef sharks call this place home, and experiencing it as a family is something we'll never forget. ...this is wha...
We Came for Fakarava’s Wall of Sharks — But Left With Something More
We crossed the Pacific dreaming about one incredible experience: Fakarava's legendary Wall of Sharks. Every year around the June full moon, thousands of groupers gather in Fakarava, French Polynesia, to spawn. Where thousands of fish gather, hundreds of sh...
Life In the Tuamotus Isn’t As Easy As It Looks
The Tuamotus are some of the most beautiful islands we've ever visited—but living this far from everything comes with challenges most people never see. In this episode, we explore life in the remote atolls of French Polynesia. From provisioning and plann...
Nobody Talks About This Part
Everyone sees the turquoise water and remote islands. Few people see the planning that makes this lifestyle possible. Life in the Tuamotus isn't always as easy as it looks. ⛵ New episodes every week aboard SV Big Lost. #Sailing #Tuamotus #FrenchPolynes...
This Wasn’t On The Brochure
A simple paddleboard outing in the South Pacific turned into a moment we definitely weren't expecting. One of the things we've learned while sailing around the world is that the best memories are usually the ones you never planned for. ⛵ We're Sailing B...
This Is Why We Crossed The Pacific
After crossing the Pacific Ocean and spending weeks in the Marquesas, we finally arrived at one of the places we've dreamed about for years: the Tuamotus. In this episode, we leave Nuku Hiva behind and make the 500 nautical mile passage to Raroia Atoll. A...
Would you cross an ocean for this?
After crossing the Pacific Ocean, we finally arrived in the Tuamotus Islands of French Polynesia. Crystal-clear lagoons, coral atolls, and some of the most beautiful water we've ever seen. Would you cross an ocean for this? #Sailing #FrenchPolynesia #Tua...
This Made the Delay Worth It
We stayed in Nuku Hiva longer than planned while waiting for the right weather window to sail to the Tuamotus. Then we found ourselves swimming with manta rays. Moments like these remind us that sometimes the unexpected parts of the journey become the mo...
Not Every Adventure Happens on the Water
We came to French Polynesia for the sailing, but some of our favorite experiences happened ashore. A local cultural celebration in Nuku Hiva reminded us that travel isn't just about the places you go—it's about the people, traditions, and experiences yo...
Would You Choose This Education?
Some lessons come from books. Others come from curiosity, responsibility, friendship, and adventure. Would you choose this education for your kids? #sailingfamily #worldschooling #homeschooling #boatlife #sailing #familyadventure #shorts
We Weren’t Ready to Leave Yet | Life in the Marquesas
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 planned. The boat was nearly ready. All we needed was the right weather window. What started as a...
After Weeks of Waiting
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 Tuamotus Islands. Would you sail 500 miles across the ocean? #sailing #boatlife #sailingfamily #f...
This Is What They’ll Remember
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 to experience it all together. Those memories are the reason we chose this life. ⛵ Follow our ...
This Is Why We Keep Going
Crossing the Pacific wasn't really about reaching a destination. It was about moments like these. Exploring hidden valleys, meeting new friends, surfing with the kids, and experiencing places we never could have imagined from back home. These are the mom...
The Best Part Wasn’t The Waterfall
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 the ones we planned. Sometimes the best memories are the ones you never see coming. ⛵ New vid...
Life After Landfall | Exploring the Marquesas Following Our Pacific Crossing
After crossing more than 3,000 miles of Pacific Ocean, we finally had a chance to slow down and enjoy life in the Marquesas Islands. But life after landfall isn't just tropical anchorages and waterfalls. There were still boat projects to finish, new places...
Life Looks Different From Here
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 waterfalls, and experiencing places we once only dreamed about. Sometimes life changes faster than you t...
Crossing the Pacific Changed Our Family
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 ex...
After Weeks at Sea… Land Felt Strange Again
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 in French Polynesia felt completely different after living at sea for so long. This lifestyle ch...
We Sailed to a FORBIDDEN ISLAND | Sailing Truth Show
Most boats never make it to Mai'O. You can't just sail in... the island decides who comes ashore. Years ago, my girlfriend and I were anchored in Moorea when we met a man whose friend was from Mai'O. He asked if we could bring his friend home. We said yes...