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FROM THE ARCHIVES: American Samoa : Post Passage Post : Patreon Only : 001 (FROM September 2022)
The "Post Passage Post" series is only available to my Patrons and is recorded and released a day or two after I finish an ocean passage. I have decided to start slowly releasing some them to the public as ARCHIVE footage if they are more than a year old. ...
COULD THIS BE THE END? SwT 155 – Challenges in the most beautiful part of the amazing Fakarava
In this episode, we try to enjoy the beauty of the southern part of Fakarava. But there are some dark clouds hanging above us, even though we definitely are in paradise. As we are getting closer to Tahiti we need to discuss our future and see if it's even ...
BEAUTIFUL FAKARAVA – SwT 154 – EXPLORING THE PRETTIEST ATOLL IN THE PACIFIC
In this episode, we truly enjoy the beauty of Fakarava. Getting close encounters with lots of sharks and even finding time to just relax at one of the luxury resorts here. Fakarava is definitely among the more touristic atolls here in the South Pacific. Bu...
SAILING TO FAKARAVA – SwT 153 – Sailing to the most famous Pacific atoll in French Polynesia
In this episode, we set sail from Rangiroa to the Atoll famous for all the sharks that hang around there. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight but to time this with the tidal water that can create some serious challenges at the entranc...
IS THIS CHANNEL EVER CALM? – SwT 152- We almost ended up with a new puppy
In this episode, we enjoy Rangiroa, the Atoll famous for its spectacular entrance due to strong currents and pretty hairy tidal water effect. This requires some planning not only arriving in daylight, but to time this with the tidal water that can create s...
WOW! THIS WAS WILD! – SwT 151- Spectacular sailing to Rangiroa
In this episode, we say goodbye to the beautiful Pacific atoll Ahe as we are sailing to Rangiroa, the Atoll famous for its spectacular entrance due to strong currents and pretty hairy tidal water effect. This requires some planning not only arriving in day...
Sailing to Raiatea in French Polynesia with Boat Hitchhikers Onboard
Episode #273 : Season 9 : The South Pacific If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: ...
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...
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 ...
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....
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...
Returning to Kia Ora Before the Storms & Preparing to Leave Rangiroa in French Polynesia
Episode #261 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures Hello Friends, Feeling unsure about the protection of the anchorage at Motu Faama, I decided to haul up and head back to Kia Ora Anchorage ahead of the Maramu winds that were forecasted to arrive la...
Sailing to the Remote Anchorage of Motu Faama on Ranigora in the Tuamotus
Episode #260 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures Hello Friends, On this episode we haul up and head off for some adventure on the far side of the lagoon at Rangiroa at Motu Faama. Keeping a keen eye out as we transit the uncharted waters we ha...
BONUS EPISODE: Part 2 of Exploring Rangiroa & Visiting Tiputa Village in the South Pacific
Episode #259 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures Hello Friends, This is a bonus episode showing more exploration during my first stay at Kia Ora Anchorage with a visit to Tiputa Village across the pass. If you enjoy the channel please "Like"...
Exploring Rangiroa Atoll in the Tuamotus and Snorkeling The Aquarium at Tiputa Pass
Episode #258 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures Hello Friends, On this episode I haul up after getting my anchor chain freed from coral and moved to the much better anchorage of Kia Ora near the Tiputa Pass. I then have the most amazing snorkel o...
My First Day After Sailing Into French Polynesia and The Tuamotus
Episode #257 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Hello Friends, On this episode I head into Avatoru Village to clear into the French Polynesia and enjoy being on land for the first time in a long while. After getting done at the Gendermarie I make my way to...
Sailing Alone from Hawaii to French Polynesia on a 30ft boat; 26 days at Sea and 2323 Nautical Miles
Episode #256 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Hello Friends, Well the time had finally come to move on and undertake the next big leg of my circumnavigation. I departed Kona, Hawaii after spending 9 months licking my wounds, repairing Triteia and explorin...
1 Year Ago Today……
Hello Friends, One year ago today I untied the lines from Marina del Rey, California and pushed for Hawaii. I have sailed 5,500nm during that time, visited more than 20 anchorages on 6 different islands and 2 atolls in 3 different countries. I want to ...
The best sailing trip in a while! – EP 164 Sailing Seatramp
After many weeks on Rangiroa it is finally time for us to sail on. The alternator and a new diode are installed again and Trampi is ready to go. With one laughing and one teary eye we leave Rangiroa and set sail for Tikehau. Whether it's just because we ...
Chilling in Rangiroa or busy in Tahiti? Who has the better lot? – EP 163 Sailing Seatramp
After we still hang around in Rangiroa, the possibility arises for us that Mario can sail with another boat to Tahiti that he can take care of our alternator problem and some other stuff. While Mario sails to Tahiti, I stay on the boat and enjoy the peace...
Are we stuck in Rangiroa? – EP 162 Sailing Seatramp
We make our way back to the west pass of Rangiroa. The promised wind does not show up, but we are accompanied by dolphins. Back at the east pass we briefly explain why we are still stuck in Rangiroa, start to work off our betting debts and spend time in ...
DIY or easy? We want fresh Coconut milk – EP 161 Sailing Seatramp
After a relaxing time off Rangiroa town we set the gennaker and head to the Blue Lagoon. Our project for today will be to show you the steps needed to make your own coconut milk. Sure, we could just open a can, but that would only be half the fun. On the...
Sharks, dolphins and a tasty oyster for breakfast – EP 160 Sailing Seatramp
Time for some more underwater fun in Rangiroa! Join us for some shark feeding on the beach from the local fisherman including an explanation what they are doing, a short swim with dolphins and I eat a tasty fresh oyster I found while snorkeling! Rangiroa ...
Heading westwards, continue to Rangiroa – EP 159 Sailing Seatramp
After stopping at Toau's False Pass, we go ashore to pay for the buoy and look around a bit on the moto. The mountains of garbage are once again extremely dissapointing. We leave westwards for Rangiroa, the second largest atoll in the world and are greet...
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