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Am I Ready To Sail Nonstop Around The World?
Part of a five day sea trial out in the Pacific to test out my new inventory of sails. Crazy to think how close I am to the starting line now... Starting in October 2026 I will attempt a 30,000 mile solo nonstop circumnavigation of the planet aboard my Pacific Seacraft 40, "Phoenix do Mar"...
We Almost Left Tahiti… I’m Glad We Stayed
We were almost ready to leave Tahiti when our friends on SV Palarran pulled into the anchorage—and suddenly, we had a very good reason to stay. Cruising friendships are unpredictable. You never really know when your paths will cross again, so when the kids’ friends showed up, we changed our plans a...
OpenCPN vs qtVlm: Why We Switched
After several years with OpenCPN and a couple of years using qtVlm as our primary navigation software across the Pacific, we're sharing what made us switch, what qtVlm does better, what it doesn't, and who we think it makes sense for. A quick disclosure: We donate to the qtVlm developer ...
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. After carefully timing our arrival throu...
Preparing Our Sailboat to Leave Civilisation Behind! Ep-214
We’ve officially entered full Pacific prep mode 🌊 In this episode, we spend the day hunting down everything we need to get Escapade ready for another ocean crossing and life in remote destinations far from civilisation. From safety gear and spare parts to haul out supplies, off-grid essentials, to...
We Gave Up Everything… This Is What It’s Actually Like
But beyond the highlights, this episode is about something deeper — what it actually feels like to live this life, move from place to place, and experience the world together as a family. This is what we traded everything for. ⚓ Follow the journey: YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: 🛟 Support the jou...
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...
We’re FINALLY Doing It⛵️Catamaran Workshop Conversion
We’re FINALLY doing it! After years of dreaming and months of planning, we’re starting the process of converting our port forward cabin into a functional onboard workshop so we can tackle all the future projects boat life will throw at us. In this episode, we start the demolition and rebuild proces...
Addressing a Serious Safety Issue During Our Catamaran Refit
We’re back on the hard this week, making major progress on our refit and addressing one of the biggest safety concerns for catamarans: escape hatches. In this video, we dive into what makes them so risky, vent a little (okay, a lot 😅), and show the changes we’re making to keep our boat safe. While ...
BIG CHANGES AHEAD: Refitting our Catamaran in New Zealand
We’ve officially hauled Sabado out of the water at Port Whangarei Marine Center in New Zealand, and the refit has begun! In this video, we take you through a day in our new routine: starting the morning at our rental house, commuting to the boatyard, and diving into our first big boat projects. We ...
DON’T DO WHAT WE DID‼️Sailing Minerva Reef to New Zealand
After waiting out a storm on anchor in Minerva Reef, we set off toward New Zealand — but a drastic shift in the forecast, rough seas, and a vicious counter-current quickly turned this into one of our most challenging passages yet. With another storm closing in, we were pushed to make tough calls und...
Our Sail South Begins: Tonga to Minerva Reef
Join us on our journey South to New Zealand! In this video we prepare to leave Tonga: stocking up on provisions, triple checking the weather and saying farewell to the local wildlife…🐋🪼🦑 From there, we set off on a 3-day passage to Minerva Reef, facing rough seas along the way and adding a few new i...
Sailing 1,300 Nautical Miles to TONGA⛵️
Join us as we complete a 10-day, 1,300 nautical mile voyage from French Polynesia to Tonga! We carefully navigate a reef pass into a peaceful anchorage, where we check into the country with ease—no dodgy docks, just smiles. After a brief rest, we lift anchor for a bumpy overnight sail to Vava’u, eag...
10 DAYS AT SEA⛵️Next Stop: Tonga!
Let’s get the heck out of here‼️ Join us for a 10 day sail from French Polynesia to Tonga— a passage we’ve been looking forward to for quite some time… 😍 The journey begins with a beautiful overnight trip from Tahiti to Bora Bora, where we tackle some chores in preparation for our departure and soak...![THE most REMOTE Sailing in the Pacific Ocean – Off Grid Living for ONE MONTH [Ep. 185]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/jvoDLAhYmRI/mqdefault.webp)
THE most REMOTE Sailing in the Pacific Ocean – Off Grid Living for ONE MONTH [Ep. 185]
We hit speeds of up to 12 knots, battle isolation, and embrace the beauty and challenges of true remote sailing. 🌴⛵ From wild ocean passages to anchoring in untouched paradise, this is the sailing adventure you've been waiting for. Don’t miss the epic journey, breathtaking drone shots, and rea...
Sailing Back to Tahiti: Preparing for Our Next Adventure
We’re on the move! ⛵️ After an overnight sail from Tahuata to Nuku Hiva, we said goodbye to our family and restocked the boat with food and fuel before the World ARC arrived. Then, it was off on a six-day offshore passage back to Tahiti, the first leg of our journey toward New Zealand. Along the way...
Sail Smarter: Orca Display & Core for Modern Navigation
In this video, we review the Orca Core and Display navigation system—a modern take on the classic chartplotter. We highlight its key features, such as exceptional screen readability, radar capabilities, and remote autopilot control. We also share our honest assessment of whether it’s a valuable addi...
Sailing the Marquesas Islands: 1 Year Living Aboard Our Sailboat in French Polynesia
All aboard! ⛵️ Join us for an overnight sail from Nuku Hiva to Hiva Oa, where we welcome family aboard for a memorable visit. We put our new Orca system to the test, cruise alongside a pod of dolphins, and take our guests to Tahuata to enjoy its crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches. Ray tackles a ...
Life on Our Catamaran in the South Pacific😍
After a challenging 7-day sail from Tahiti to the Marquesas, we’re finally settling back into the slow, peaceful island life. Nuku Hiva has been the perfect place to recharge and catch up on boat work. Join us this week as we explore this beautiful island while searching for the tools we need for ou...
ROUGH SAIL💨7 Days at Sea From Tahiti to the Marquesas
After completing our haul-out and sail drive repair in Tahiti, we set off on an easy two-day passage to the Tuamotus, with calm seas and no wind. Partway, we received a weather update: a storm system with lightning and high winds was expected to hit the Tuamotus just as we arrived. So, we decided to...
Paradise Isn’t Perfect😩 Sailing French Polynesia
Our adventure in French Polynesia takes an unexpected turn when we discover severe damage to our sail drive shaft during what we thought would be a quick and simple seal change. 😩 It took two trips to the USA and thousands of dollars to get the parts we needed and make the repair— a consequence of s...
I CANT BELIEVE THEY JUMP OFF THIS 100ft TOWER!! 🤯 (Episode 290)
Link to the party in LA is here: Link to join patreon is below! In this weeks episode we sail to Pentecost island in Vanuatu, where they do the famous land diving ceremony, called the Nagol. The towers are 30m (100ft) tall and the Vanuatu people leap off with 2 vines wrapped around their ankles...
STUCK in French Polynesia— Now What?
After deciding to leave French Polynesia 6 months earlier than we had initially planned, it seemed like everything was lining up perfectly for us to make a last-minute trip to New Zealand ahead of cyclone season. Unfortunately, our weather window disappeared in a matter of hours, ultimately forcing ...