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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...

Jun 14, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:43

Sailing SOLO Tonga to Fiji, Navigational Nightmare Even Pros Get Wrong! (CSS, Ep 257)

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Apr 13, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:54

Ocean to Table: Sailing New Zealand for Seafood – Episode 146

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Apr 12, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:46

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...

Apr 05, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:52

LIGHTNING STRIKE over the boat! [Ep171 RED SEAS]

A Massive Storm Caught Us Off Guard ⚡️🌊 We set out to visit Makatea Island, but huge waves forced us to change course, sailing an extra day to the nearest safe anchorage. Just as we started to relax, a terrifying lightning storm rolled in, passing directly over us! The thunder was deafening, the sk...

Mar 23, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:27

FINAL SAILING ATTEMPT: Will we ever reach this LOST WORLD? [Ep170 RED SEAS]

🌊 EPIC Night Sailing Adventure to a Hidden Paradise! 🏝️⛵ After nearly two years exploring French Polynesia, we’re taking on one of our biggest challenges yet—a treacherous night passage through the remote Tuamotus! 😱 With zero moonlight, strong currents, and an anchor stuck on coral, we navigate bl...

Mar 16, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:33

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...

Mar 15, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:31

This has NEVER happened! [Ep169 RED SEAS]

🌊 We Had This World-Class Dive Site ALL TO OURSELVES! 🦈 | Sailing French Polynesia After nearly 2 years of exploring the remote atolls of French Polynesia, we never expected to have one of the most famous dive sites in the South Pacific completely to ourselves! 🤯 No dive boats, no crowds—just us, o...

Mar 09, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:22

BOAT FAIL: we ran out of FUEL! (after sailing 1000 miles) [Ep168 RED SEAS]

We are sailing 1000 miles from one end of French Polynesia to the other, and we don't have long to do it. We have loved our time exploring the remote islands of the Gambiers in the south but now it's time to get moving again and we need to be in Tikehau in the far north of the country in j...

Mar 02, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:22

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 ...

Mar 01, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:45

ALL ALONE…why nobody sails here?! [Ep167 RED SEAS]

We have sailed for seven weeks to reach the most southerly islands in French Polynesia - the truly remote archipelago of the Gambiers. But it's not all easy - shallow anchorages, shifting winds, and we're really far away from civilisation if anything goes wrong. But when all goes well, th...

Feb 23, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:25:17

THEY WARNED US! ⚠️ Would you do it?? [Ep166 RED SEAS]

When we told other sailors that we were sailing to this part of the reef, they warned us to stay away. Many said it was too dangerous to visit, but we had to see for ourselves. We crossed the lagoon from the village to the outer reef and found the most beautiful water that we've ever seen - mil...

Feb 16, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:32

Leave Your Boat Behind and You Will Be Punished – Episode 145

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Feb 15, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:11

50+ CREW & COUNTING in Tonga! (4 Years Sailing Around the World on Elixir)

Welcome to another update from Elixir's voyage around the world! We are currently sailing through the idyllic islands of Polynesia. In this video, we sail Elixir south through the Kingdom of Tonga, from the Ha'apai group to the capital of Tongatapu. We manage to squeeze in in a couple of...

Feb 08, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:42

MOST DANGEROUS SAIL WE’VE EVER DONE! [Ep164 RED SEAS]

We have sailed across oceans, dodged pirates and had more than our fair share of scary moments at sea, but this is the most dangerous place we have ever sailed. We are nearing the end of our Gambiers Gamble, our seven week journey from Tahiti to the most remote corner of French Polynesia but we have...

Feb 02, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:43

I SAILED ELIXIR 15,000 MILES for THIS! (South Pacific Mission) 🏝️

Welcome to another update from Elixir's voyage around the world! We are currently sailing through the idyllic islands of Polynesia. In this video, we sail Elixir south through the Kingdom of Tonga, from the Vava'u group to the Ha'apai group. On the way, we find some incredible freed...

Feb 01, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:02

OUR SECRET WEAPON: sailing into a military base! [Ep163 RED SEAS]

We sail our catamaran to a military base in the South Pacific and have a secret weapon to get us in. Check out the new upgrade we've made to our boat - this one is a biggie! We also face our fears and Brioni takes the helm off the dock for the first time ever - it's the perfect conditions ...

Jan 26, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:01

RESCUED by a cargo vessel in the South Pacific! [Ep162 RED SEAS]

After battling against the wind for weeks on end and struggling with some significant failures onboard our sailing catamaran, we find ourselves in need of some diesel before we can continue on our Gambiers Gamble to the most remote part of the South Pacific Ocean. When we hear that a supply ship is...

Jan 19, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:48

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...

Jan 18, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:54

Five Surprising Truths About Van Life in New Zealand – Episode 144

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Jan 15, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:04

There’s a HOLE IN OUR BOAT! (And it’s bad news!) [Ep161 RED SEAS]

Just when we thought things couldn’t get any worse, we have a major problem when we find a hole in our fuel tank and have to make an emergency stop at a small atoll we never intended on visiting. It’s a huge task to get the repairs done but we hope they will hold up and if we can find a place to buy...

Jan 12, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:23

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...

Jan 04, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:23

ARCHIVE VIDEO: 6/17/23 – Sailor James Speaks at Patagonia in Santa Monica, California

This is an Archive Document of my talk at Patagonia in June of 2023 in Santa Monica, California. I filmed this just to have a recording of the talk and not necessarily with the intention of public release but thought some of you would enjoy seeing it so I am releasing it now. Thanks to Patagonia f...

Dec 28, 2024
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:56:38

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...

Dec 28, 2024
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:55

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