We are waiting on a wind window to sail us back up to the Tuamotos and then on to the Marquesas. The old sailors addage “You can’t control the wind but you can adjust the sails” is exactly how we live these days.
There is a short window to set sail...
We have sailed to yet again another beautiful island in French Polynesia and this time we are exploring the Sacred Island of all of Polynesia. Rai'atea is at the heart of the Polynesian Triangle and it here where they branched out, set sail to explore the ...
Yes, it's exactly how it sounds...enjoy the team work. :)
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We sail around the island of Taha'a, stopping at several beautiful anchorages to swim in some of the clearest water we have ever seen! So clear it's like your swimming in a pool, BUT SO MUCH BETTER!
One particular pass, which is coined THE CORAL GARDENS l...
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Here is another video for you and this one is all about the boat tools and essentials to have on boat for any projects or fix it issu...
We're off to a white wedding, the vanilla kind. Did you know that Vanilla flower can only be pollinated by humans? Ok, don't be weird but the birds and the bees literally can't do it on Taha'a, so who else will.
We let Gary and Sarah take over the boat ...
I'm enjoying the musical talents onboard as I have none. :) Nicole
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After a very wet week in Huahine, it's time to move on and set sail to another island in the Society Island Archipelago of French Polynesia.
The winds are solid for us to sail 30 miles to Taha'a the island most known for it's vanilla plantations.
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Engine love time with ME! Yup, I've learned another new skill. I practiced with Ryan's guidance on the first engine, one of the perks of having two engines I guess...and now I'm ready to show you my skills. :)
If I missed anything, please let me know ...
Clearest water ever! We snorkel the beautiful coral gardens in French Polynesia and can't believe our eyes!
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We return to Huahine for a second round and we hide out again from an approaching storm. Seems like every time we come here it get's stormy.
Our crew aboard gets a taste of what life is like when you are stuck on a boat for days on end in wet, rainy nasty...
On this episode, we ring the in the New Year with the best of the best of Moorea for it is our final days here before we prepare to sail to new islands. We get the crew and the boat ready for a full moon sail to the other islands in the Societies of Frenc...
The time to cross an ocean is coming up within the next couple of months for many sailors. And every sailboat has some sort of "ditch kit" in case you need to jump ship. Ryan and I thought it fitting to share with all of you what we have in our ditch kit...
The last year of sailing for us has been an epic one. We did some awesome things, like sail across the BIGGEST OCEAN ON THE PLANET! So it's hard to ask more of the next year to come because this one has just been pretty remarkable.
Before we ring in the ...
Episode #283 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
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I have put together a look back video of my Top 10 Favorite experiences in French Polynesia.
Here is a list of the episodes associated with the clips:
10. Teahupo'o, Tahiti
https://youtu.be...
A lazy Sunday turned into a rescue mission of diving into the ocean to recover our drone.
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We are back to the grind of boat projects, after a few rainy recovery days from the Dj beach party. We have decided to stick around the islands during cyclone season which brings in a lot of localized storms and rain of course.
Warren flies the drone, onl...
Come take a peek... :)
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We found another slice of paradise in the islands of French Polynesia. These little passes from the open ocean into the lagoon create the most idyllic spot to spend the day soaking up the sun and swimming in the gin clear turquoise waters.
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Our last days in Bora Bora and our finals days in the fabulous French Polynesia. And there's one last thing to do, climb to the top of Bora Bora. And why did we climb that hill? Because it's there!
We also need to get Tranquilo prepared and ship shape for...
This week we do a good job of mixing boat work and play, trying to get VA ship shape and ready to sail! We have a lot of traveling planned for the immediate future but first there is some boat work that needs to get done to keep us safe and comfortable whi...
Anytime we feel like life is getting to us, our favorite escape is getting into the ocean. There is something so cleansing about the ocean and the life is sustains, including us and a little bit a vitamin sea is all that we need to recharge and remind us t...
On this weeks episode, we wake up to the biggest blow of wind we have every experienced at anchor. We help save a few boats that washed ashore after one of the craziest mornings aboard VA.
We also welcome our friends for a Thanksgiving to remember and ho...
Most of the time you can find anything and everything online but not in this case...at least I couldn't find anything specific to a Yammer 3YM30 / 20 / 2YM15 diesel engine. So here you go, step by step instructions, on how to change the coolant in this ty...
Episode #279 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
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On this week's episode I explore Bora Bora and find out that Triteia is small enough to get to anchor free all around the island! We then untie and make way for the "Free Zone" on the northern s...
After a great sail to Huahine we hunker down while a small storm system blows through, giving us several very wet days in a row. We do manage to make the most of it, squeezing in a very fun tour by scooter around the entire island, exploring all she has to...
Episode #278 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
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On this episode I leave the protected lagoon that surrounds Raiatea and Taha'a and make way for Bora Bora. Just outside of the pass I encounter a large pod of sleeping pilot whales who pay me l...
From day to day, the sailing liveabaord life can great one moment and bad then next. On this episode, we hide out in a protected anchorage from a big storm but we are on high alert as another boat nearly dragged into us. Then the next day the sun comes out...
We hide out in Huahine while a windy storm approaches and realize that the rainy season is upon us.
We live our lives from one day until the next. One day could be blowing 45 knots of wind in the anchorage and we dodge dragging boats from hitting us and ...
From topless wash downs to swimming with whales and sharks to breaking sh*t while sailing to jam sessions, music videos to epic kiting and diving...this one has it all! Enjoy!
A huge shout out to Scott, our newest patron from San Francisco! Welcome to...
It's time for us to up anchor and sail away to another island. We have spent 4 beautiful months in the stunning island of Mo'orea exploring, hiking, diving, and snorkeling, but it is time for us to explore new islands.
We set sail for our first overnight...
Episode #276 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
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On this episode I say good bye to Raiatea and make a short, but breeze hope to the other side of the lagoon to the island of Taha'a. With the Tradewinds blowing strong I found it impossible to m...
We're back from the Annapolis Sailboat Show and ready to get back to life as normal on SV VA. Which meant time to get back to full adventure mode on land and on sea. We didn't waste anytime getting back into the salt water and enjoying the magic of Moorea ...
Episode #274 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
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On this episode I make my way to the largest sacred Marea site in Polynesia, the legendary Taputapuatea (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taputapuatea_marae) and spend the morning soaking in its an...
WE've got another 5 minute, ok let's just be real here, we might as well just change it now to 15 MINUTE FRIDAY video for you. WE're honestly having a hard time keeping them down to 5 minutes so let's just say its a bonus 10 minutes for you all.
This is ...
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