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We Visit An Active Volcano | Sailing with Six | Ep 31
In this episode we get to experience a once in a lifetime moment with the mighty Mt. Yasur on the island of Tanna, Vanuatu. Visiting a volcano has always been something we hoped to achieve and while we were anchored at Port Resolution the weather cleared and presented the opportunity to do just that...
We’re a Sail Boat not a Motor Boat… | Sailing with Six | Ep 27
In this episode you can see both the highs and lows of passage making. Catching an amazing Mahi mahi, enjoying the stars and phosphorescence on night watch, spotting dolphins and whales and then… over heating the batteries. We joined the NC2V Rally so that we had the advantage of checking in to the...
Broken Ball Valves | Sailing with Six | Ep 23
Time to fix the hole in our boat! We get hauled out in Noumea and spend 48 hours on the hardstand to replace two ball valves and throw another coat of antifoul on. It’s a whirlwind but worth it to replace the ball valves which both had snapped stems with Trudesign plastic ball valves. Have a watch...
Amédée Lighthouse & A Hole In The Hull | Sailing with Six | Ep 22
In this episode we get a brilliant sunset, visit the iconic Amédée Lighthouse, find a problem with the boat and see sea snakes up close. Come along and discover what the hole in the hull is and see the spectacular view from the top of the lighthouse. Enjoy! To check out where we are in real time...
Man Overboard | Sailing with Six | Ep 17
We have a great sail from Baie Maa to Baie de Moustiques up the West Coast of New Caledonia. Along the way we do all our usual daily tasks like boat school, washing, fishing etc… but we make a rookie mistake and try to slow the boat down and heave to when we get a fish on the line! It didn’t go so w...
Where are all the people? | Sailing with Six | Ep 16
We sail to Baie Maa to hide from the South Easterly trade winds for a couple of days. While we're there we explore the area and it seems that no one is around. Where are all the people? We walk through a village that maybe only has visitors over summer, and then discover an abandoned home right...
Passage Porridge | Sailing with Six | Ep 15
Welcome to our galley. Ever wondered how we feed our hungry sailors? Here is a quick little insight into breakfast on passage - Good ol’ porridge. It’s a belly filler! We use this method of boiling the water first and letting the oats soak it up rather than stand over the stove and stir the whole ...
Reef Rookies & Windlass Woes | Sailing with Six | Ep 14
After months of not surfing we get out to the reef break at Dumbea Pass in New Caledonia. It’s our first time dropping the anchor on a reef pass and the windlass stops working! Ahhh not cool!! We manage to rectify the issue and jump off the yacht for a surf but then loose the go pro… Even with the...
Red Dirt and Rainy Days | Sailing with Six | Ep 13
We spend some rainy days getting work and homeschool done and then Kris takes the kids on an adventure to find the lighthouse… Yep they get lost. The next day we find it! And there’s a spectacular view from Cap D’Nua Lighthouse overlooking the Nature Reserve, Baie de Prony and the Southern Lagoon. ...
Wind & Winches | Sailing with Six | Ep 11
In this episode we have a great sail North from Lifou Island to Ouvéa Island in the Loyalty Islands. We service one of our winches, explore Lekiny lagoon from the bridge and have some fun kitesurfing a sand spit. Bella has a good go at getting up on the kite-board for the first time. Woohoo! To ...
Loyalty Islands – Lifou | Sailing with Six | Ep 9
In this episode we have a great sail North to the Loyalty Islands, buy a big knife and teach the kids how to hitchhike… …this was our first Loyalty island experience and the anchorage didn’t disappoint with crystal clear waters, friendly locals and stunning weather. Lifou is the middle island of ...
Ilot Mato | Sailing with Six | Ep 7
In this episode we explore Ilot Mato in the Southern Lagoon of New Caledonia. On the way we almost catch a Spanish Mackerel but it outsmarted us just as we got it close enough to gaff. So with hungry bellies we explore the coral reef around the island in an attempt to spear some dinner but to no a...
Gold Coast to New Caledonia – Part 2 | Sailing with Six | Ep 4
Here's 'Part 2' from our passage from Gold Coast to New Caledonia. We experience some unpleasant squalls night after night and the boat is a mess but spirits lift as we enter French waters and make landfall. Follow us on facebook and instagram @sailingwithsix and if you're keen ...
Gold Coast to New Caledonia – Part 1 | Sailing with Six | Ep 3
We set sail on our first ocean passage from Gold Coast to New Caledonia with our family of six plus our crew (and grandparents) Minnie & Pa. In this episode you see some of the highs and lows of life onboard a moving vessel with three generations of family in a small space... We couldn't...
Boat Work | Sailing with Six | Ep 1
In this video we prepare our yacht Torea VI and our crew of four little people (and grandparents) to cross an ocean. A first hand look at some of the hustle and jobs we completed to get our vessel up to blue water cruising standards. Along with educating ourselves with the appropriate training and ...