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Sailing to Moorea Was Hard, The Reward Made It Worth It
Sailing Big Lost

Sailing to Moorea Was Hard, The Reward Made It Worth It

After weeks of exploring the remote atolls of the Tuamotus, it was finally time to sail to Moorea in French Polynesia. What looked like a straightforward overnight passage quickly reminded us that the ocean always has the final say. Rough seas, seasickness, and an uncomfortable sail tested the enti...
We Came for the Sailing… We Stayed for the Friendships
Sailing Big Lost

We Came for the Sailing… We Stayed for the Friendships

We thought sailing around the world would be all about the destinations. The turquoise lagoons. The remote islands. The adventure. But somewhere along the way, we realized the places weren't what changed us the most. It was the people. In this episode, we spend our final days in beautiful T...
We Thought Success Looked Like This    We Were Wrong
Sailing Big Lost

We Thought Success Looked Like This We Were Wrong

We crossed an ocean dreaming about places like Fakarava. World-famous dives, crystal-clear lagoons, black pearls, and remote islands were everything we had imagined. But somewhere along the way, we realized this journey was changing more than our location. It was quietly changing the way we measured...
We Came for Fakarava’s Wall of Sharks — But Left With Something More
Sailing Big Lost

We Came for Fakarava’s Wall of Sharks — But Left With Something More

We crossed the Pacific dreaming about one incredible experience: Fakarava's legendary Wall of Sharks. Every year around the June full moon, thousands of groupers gather in Fakarava, French Polynesia, to spawn. Where thousands of fish gather, hundreds of sharks follow, creating one of the most f...
Life In the Tuamotus Isn’t As Easy As It Looks
Sailing Big Lost

Life In the Tuamotus Isn’t As Easy As It Looks

The Tuamotus are some of the most beautiful islands we've ever visited—but living this far from everything comes with challenges most people never see. In this episode, we explore life in the remote atolls of French Polynesia. From provisioning and planning an overnight passage, difficult ancho...
This Is Why We Crossed The Pacific
Sailing Big Lost

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...
We Weren’t Ready to Leave Yet | Life in the Marquesas
Sailing Big Lost

We Weren’t Ready to Leave Yet | Life in the Marquesas

After returning to Taiohae Bay on Nuku Hiva, we thought we'd only be staying a few more days before continuing west toward the Tuamotus Islands. The route was planned. The boat was nearly ready. All we needed was the right weather window. What started as an unexpected delay quickly turned into ...
10 DAYS AT SEA⛵️Next Stop: Tonga!
Holly and Ray

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...
ROUGH Seas to TAHITI & our NASTIEST BOAT REPAIR Yet! Family Sailing Around the WORLD (66)
Sailing Machete

ROUGH Seas to TAHITI & our NASTIEST BOAT REPAIR Yet! Family Sailing Around the WORLD (66)

We've loved the remoteness and isolation of the Tuamotus - it's amazing being able to focus on our family and our time together. We leave Tahanea behind and have rough seas on our way to Fakarava. We tour a pearl farm and see the Topaka lighthouse. We sail to Tahiti but not without havi...
Raising our FAMILY on the OPEN OCEAN – Sailing Around the World -ADVENTURE in the TUAMOTUS (65)
Sailing Machete

Raising our FAMILY on the OPEN OCEAN – Sailing Around the World -ADVENTURE in the TUAMOTUS (65)

We've loved the remoteness and isolation of the Tuamotus but we are needing to get to civilization because we are running out of food! We have 4 kids to feed and we need to provision ASAP. We navigate some tricky cuts in and out of the atolls of the Tuamotus and find buried treasure in Tahane...
Trouble in the Tuamotus: The DARK SIDE of living on a Catamaran DIY REMOTE BOAT REPAIRS (64)
Sailing Machete

Trouble in the Tuamotus: The DARK SIDE of living on a Catamaran DIY REMOTE BOAT REPAIRS (64)

Daniel says problems come in threes and that is proving true this week. Daniel repairs or replaces everything from cabin fans to our dinghy carburetor to our windlass. We even lose our plug to our dinghy! We are thousands of miles from any major land mass so Daniel Brown has to improvise, adapt.....
Living The Dream: A Day in the Life – CATAMARAN LIFE in the Tuamotus – Sailing Family (Ep. 63)
Sailing Machete

Living The Dream: A Day in the Life – CATAMARAN LIFE in the Tuamotus – Sailing Family (Ep. 63)

This week we sail the 400nm from Fatu Hiva to Raroia - our first atoll in the Tuamotus. We go through our first entrance pass into the lagoon, which can be dangerous, and slowly make our way dodging bommies through the atoll. We fish, hunt crabs, and spend our time eating coconuts and hanging wit...
ROUGH SAIL💨7 Days at Sea From Tahiti to the Marquesas
Holly and Ray

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
Holly and Ray

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...
STUCK in French Polynesia— Now What?
Holly and Ray

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 ...
Change of Plans: We’re Leaving French Polynesia
Holly and Ray

Change of Plans: We’re Leaving French Polynesia

Join us as we prepare for a last-minute passage to New Zealand before cyclone season begins in the South Pacific. We’ve had a memorable experience in French Polynesia, and we are looking forward to what comes next! ——————————————————————— ⛵️Join the Crew on Patreon: ⚓️Check out our Blog: 📸Foll...
What They Don’t Tell You About Sailing the Society Islands 😩
Holly and Ray

What They Don’t Tell You About Sailing the Society Islands 😩

This week, we continued trying to make the best of our time in the Society Islands: we endured our third termite swarm, encountered more bad weather, left a loud mooring field, and escaped a reckless speed boat. 😤 No one told us sailing the South Pacific would be like this! Luckily, the picturesque ...
Are we rich???! [Ep147 RED SEAS]
Sailing Red Seas

Are we rich???! [Ep147 RED SEAS]

DISCOUNTED TICKETS for the ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW? Use code SAILREDS24 or grab your tickets at this link for some money off: We're on a quest to find a rare black pearl in French Polynesia! We sailed for two days to the very north of the Tuamotus atolls, to a place called Ahe where it is rumoure...
THIS is Sailing the South Pacific⛵️
Holly and Ray

THIS is Sailing the South Pacific⛵️

We’re back! 🎥 Join us for a week in the life sailing French Polynesia with friends.⛵️ In this video, we take you along on an eventful sail from Tahiti to Moorea, where things went from smooth sailing to rough motoring…The journey was worth it when we pulled into a picturesque anchorage with steep mo...
We’re in TROUBLE! [Ep146 RED SEAS]
Sailing Red Seas

We’re in TROUBLE! [Ep146 RED SEAS]

Going to the ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW? Get your discounted tickets here: www.red-seas.com/boatshow Things are about to go very badly wrong! We sailed to the most incredible mooring site we have ever stayed in, but it was not an easy journey to get there. There are countless obstacles and dangers in our...
We’re TIRED!😩 Sailing to Tahiti
Holly and Ray

We’re TIRED!😩 Sailing to Tahiti

After weeks of bad weather in the Tuamotus, we decided to sail to Tahiti in search of a protected anchorage we could relax and re-provision in. 🌧️ Unfortunately, that was easier said than done! 😅 ——————————————————————— ⛵️Join the Crew on Patreon: ⚓️Check out our Blog: 📸Follow us on Instagram:...
Trouble in Paradise?⛈ Sailing the South Pacific
Holly and Ray

Trouble in Paradise?⛈ Sailing the South Pacific

Holly and Ray from 'Holly and Ray' document their adventures navigating rough weather and finding much-needed fuel and provisions on their voyage through the South Pacific in this episode.
What it’s REALLY Like Sailing the Remote Islands of the South Pacific⛵️
Holly and Ray

What it’s REALLY Like Sailing the Remote Islands of the South Pacific⛵️

Join Holly and Ray aboard their sailboat Sab for a captivating journey through the stunning but often challenging waters of the remote islands in the South Pacific. Experience their adventures navigating treacherous passes, managing wind speed to avoid rough rides, seeking out better visibility, and...
No YouTuber Has Dared to Visit This Dangerous Atoll — Until Now! [Ep. 158]
Sailing Sweet Ruca

No YouTuber Has Dared to Visit This Dangerous Atoll — Until Now! [Ep. 158]

The remote island of Amanu is an oasis in the vast expanse of the South Pacific. Learn about its rich culture, fascinating history, and natural beauty that can be both welcoming and treacherous for visitors.
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