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WE|SAIL 5 MINUTE FRIDAY | Vol.1 – VA’s Extras and Boat Upgrades
Welcome to the first of many of a new series of videos that we plan on putting out on select Fridays where we highlight sailing tips, tricks, funny out takes, or special informative videos from our sailing adventures. WE thought you needed a little more WE...
BORA BORA: The Far Side of Paradise! | Tranquilo Sailing Around the World | Ep.97
Bora Bora, the Pearl of the South Pacific! The name conjures up resorts stretching out into the crystal clear waters of the lagoon with the incredible backdrop of the peaks. Yet we find, after navigating through some heart-stopping reefs, our own little bi...
When Things Don’t Go As Planned Aboard VA | Episode 183
We are not getting kicked out of French Polynesia! We are ecstatic about the recent news of Warren's visa approval, meaning that we get to stay for...ever? This also means that all our friends and family are ready to come visit us in paradise, but sometim...
Adaptive Kiteboarding for Persons With Disabilities (Part 1)
Ryan, Nicole, and some local friends team up to try to figure out how to ride a high performance adaptive kiteboard... preferablly without drowning. Special thanks to the legendary Mike Harkness, David and Valou of Lakana Fly on Mo'orea, and the world's...
Visiting the Sacred Blue Eyed eels of Huahine in French Polynesia
Episode #271 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Hello Friends, On this episode I finally get a chance to explore the island of Huahine after the storms pass. I took in the views and tried to image Captain James Cook's boat, Resolution anchored near to Trite...
All Alone on the Sailboat; Warren Leaves VA | Episode 182
On this episode, Warren leaves Erica. Well, hopefully only for one week. Warren flies back to the US to sort out his long stay visa application for French Polynesia while Erica is all alone on the boat for the first time...oh how will she manage? We also ...
An Easy Sail to Huahine in the Leeward Society Islands where we rode out storms under anchor
Episode #270 : Season 9 : The South Pacific On this episode we make way for the leeward islands, bound for Huahine. I had to cut our Moorea visit short due to some approaching storms so we had a great overnight sail to Fare Harbor and got in and settled t...
In the CORAL GARDEN of Taha’a | Tranquilo Sailing Around the World | Ep.96
Bidding farewell to Moorea and our sailing tribe, we're off to one of the most pristine coral reefs in the South Pacific, the Coral Garden of Taha'a! _________ Join our Tranquilo community to support us and help us keep our videos coming, become a Tranqu...
Sailing from Tahiti to Moorea | Episode 181
We are off the dock and ready to sail to another island in the Societies of French Polynesia. World famous Moorea. We welcome back our most frequent visitor and family member, Jacques, Erica's dad for some exploration on the most beautiful island. (at leas...
We Have Nothing to do Except Being Happy #shorts #behappy #frenchpolynesia #wesail #lifestylevlog
Just me and a couple of friends on a beautiful day in Moorea.
Sailing to Opunohu Bay on Moorea; From the Crystal Clear Lagoon to Magical Views of Moorea.
Episode #269 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Hello Friends, On this episode we say goodbye to Tahiti and have an easy and quick motor sail to Moorea. After a peaceful night on the hook, I wake up in one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited; Ma...
Celebrating 140 Years of Polynesian Culture in Tahiti | Episode 180
This week we take a short break from sailing to go ashore and watch as much of the local celebration of Heiva as we can. Heiva is a Polynesian celebration that occurs every July in Tahiti, and since we just happened to be here during it, we are taking ful...
Is This a BOAT?!
A funky houseboat...or so I (Nicole) thought cruised into the anchorage and put down its posts to set up shop. Ryan and I got a chance to go onboard and check it out. PATREON https://www.patreon.com/twoafloat RYAN'S SONG (more to come so stay tuned) :...
Sailor James visits The Outerknown Tahiti Pro Surf Competition at TEAHUPO’O 2022 with Nate P Mayer
Episode #268 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Hello Friends, On this weeks episode I head out to watch one of the biggest surf competitions in the world, The Outerknown Tahiti Pro at Teahupo'o. I was invited to head out to the end of the road in Tahiti wit...
BEATING UPWIND ON A CATAMARAN
"They Say" it's the worst sail on a catamaran...but is it? We're leaving for a 60-mile sail and we're BEATING UPWIND the Entire Way! 😱 ❤ Join Our Crew! ❤ For exclusive content, behind the scenes & Q&A's: http://bit.ly/patreon-wynn https...
MAGICAL MOOREA (and its superfriendly Sting Rays) | Tranquilo Sailing Around the World | Ep. 95
Magical Moorea, the spectacular island of the South Pacific, famous for its crystal clear waters, coral reefs and mountainous ridgelines. And who better to spend time there with than our fellow sailing mates from all around the world as we congregate in th...
Sailed 4,000 Nautical Miles to Tahiti | Episode 179
We have sailed over 4000 nautical miles to reach the island paradise of Tahiti, and so far in our first week here, the island has not disappointed us one little bit!! We decide to spend a week in a marina near downtown Tahiti so we could be free to explor...
A Day in the life of a Sailor in Tahiti and a look around Pape’ete Marina
Episode #267 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Hello Friends, On this episode I show you around Pape'ete Marina and its cruisers lounge, dodge some rain, help another solo sailor find a safe berth rafted up with Triteia and head out to the local marine sup...
Wander where the WiFi is weak, that’s where you will find a better connection. #shorts #travelvlog
Come on an adventure with WE! Sailing to one of the most beautiful atolls in French Polynesia. We find a secluded lagoon pass and soak in the beauty surrounding us. Thanks for following the adventures of WE. Subscribe and watch the latest episode! #adve...
Sailing in French Polynesia; Why We Don’t Want to Leave Atoll | Episode 178
We've been sailing in the islands of French Polynesia for almost 2 months and there are so many reasons why we just don't want to leave atoll! See what I did there? We sail in the lagoon of our final Tuamotu before we head off to Tahiti and continue our ...
Sailing to Tahiti from the Tuamotus Archipelago in French Polynesia
Episode #266 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures Hello Friends, After an amazing time in the Tuamotus, we were ready to make way for Tahiti and the Society Islands. The weather dictates much of a sailors life and my plans had changed a few times i...
BIG WAVES Sailing TAHITI | Tranquilo Sailing Around the World | Ep. 94
Tahiti! The fabled island of the South Pacific! It's no longer a sleepy island paradise but a bustling cosmopolitan outpost with an edgy reputation by sailors, but we still find its charms! And it's not just the town that's edgy, as we find out when we hea...
Pearl Farms & Precision Sails | Episode 177
No sailing trip to French Polynesia would be complete for us without a visit to a pearl farm. We sail to another beautiful atoll, called Ahe and visit Kamoka Pearl Farm and get the opportunity itself to see first hand how these Tahitian Black Pearls are ...
Exploring the Motus and Hoas of Tikehau & Sneaking Onto a Resort in the South Pacific
Episode #265 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures Hello Friends, On this episode, I explore the hoas and motus of Tikehau and sneak on to the Pearl Beach Resort in search of wifi. The following morning I hauled up and made way for the village quay....
Diving with 700 Sharks at Fakarava South Pass | Episode 176
WE sailed to Fakarava just at the right time for the most epic dive ever! We happen to be in this atoll of French Polynesia for an event that only happens once a year and this time it's happening all below the surface. Every June, on the full moon over 1...
Best Dive Ever with 700 Sharks #shorts
We went diving with thousands of groupers and over 700 sharks at the South Pass of Fakarava in French Polynesia. It was the best dive we have ever been on and we are looking forward to going back again next year. Be sure to tune into the FULL Episode, prem...
Adventures at an Abandoned Pearl Farm and Swimming with Manta Rays on Tikehau Atoll in the Tuamotus
Episode #264 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures Hello Friends, On this episode, I hauled up and heading out to an anchorage a few miles south that would offer better protection from the continuing maramu winds. Dropping the hook near Pearl Beach ...
Landing On A Coral Rim
This is the tiniest place we’ve ever flown into. We landed on a coral rim in the South Pacific all to set sail into the deep blue. We’re going to be off grid so we’ll see you in a couple of weeks. ⛵️
How To Anchor in Coral Atolls (to avoid snagging) | Tranquilo Sailing Around the World
One of the trickiest aspects of sailing in coral atolls and around coral reefs is avoiding snagging the anchor chain around coral outcrops to not get stuck as well as to not damage any coral. We look at a tried and tested method for anchoring around cora...
Baby Whale Plays with Swimmers!
Hey there! We are back onboard Kiapa Nui! Ryan and I took an extended trip back to California to spend some quality time with my parents. This episode highlights a pretty special and spectacular baby Humpback whale encounter. And an added bonus...Ryan ...
WE Sailed Thousands of Miles to Be Alone in Paradise. Remote and Not Afraid. #shorts
Sailing is just one of the many reason why we love what we do, but exploring the world below the surface has really dominated our time since coming to the South Pacific. We sailed to another beautiful remote atoll of French Polynesia and dive right into ...
Living Our Best Life at Sea | Episode 175
Sailing is just one of the many reason why we love what we do, but exploring the world below the surface has really dominated our time since coming to the South Pacific. We sailed to another beautiful remote atoll of French Polynesia and dive right into ...
Exploring Tuherahera village and Visiting La Cloche De Hina on Tikehau in the Tuamotus
Episode #263 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures Hello Friends, Making my way into Tuherahera village to have a look around and hunt for some wifi, I saw a pin on google maps that lead me to the mythical “La Cloche De Hina”. I was amazed by th...
Public Service Announcement About Following Your Dreams! Its Not Always Fun or Sexy!
Hello Friends, Just a friendly reminder that following your dreams isn't always palm trees in the tropics. For most of us it takes years of hard work to get the pay off. Keep Ya Head Up. Love, James JOIN THE PATREON CREW: Patreon: https://www.patreon....
Sailing to Makemo and Learning to Navigate the Tuamotus| Episode 174
On this weeks episode we set sail from one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen and navigate our sailboat through the inner atoll, sailing around coral heads so that we can make it to the pass and out of the lagoon before sunset. After navigatin...
Goodbye Rangiroa, Sailing to Tikehau Atoll in the Tuamotus
Episode #262 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures Hello Friends, Saying goodbye to Rangiroa, I hauled up at and made way for Avatoru Pass at slack water and enjoyed an easy passage to Tikehau Atoll. Making my way through the pass and down the fairw...
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