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We Finally Stopped Rushing… Life Aboard Got Quiet
After nearly two years of always moving toward the next island, the next passage, the next boat project, or the next deadline… life aboard Big Lost finally got quiet. After a week of almost everyone onboard being sick, slowing down was exactly what we needed. Our cruising friends are starting to sc...
We Wanted a Different Life… This Is Where It Took Us
We left Idaho looking for a different life. We had no idea that decision would eventually take our family across the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal, across the Pacific Ocean and all the way to French Polynesia. This week, the weather kept us sitting still in Tahiti—and for once, that gave us a...
Some Problems Follow You Across Oceans
We inherited our alternator problems when we bought Big Lost in Florida—and somehow, they've traveled with us through the Caribbean, across the Panama Canal, over the Pacific, and all the way to French Polynesia. We've fixed things. Broken things. Learned things. Taken steps forward and a...
We Came to Tahiti to Fix One Problem…
After waiting out 30-knot winds in Cook’s Bay, Moorea, we finally get the weather window we need to make the short trip to Tahiti — where we’re hoping to finally get some answers about an electrical problem that has been following us for months. But first, there’s fishing line wrapped around our an...
We Needed to Leave… But the Weather Had Other Plans
We needed to get Big Lost to Tahiti. After dealing with alternator problems off and on since Saint Martin, there’s an alternator specialist in Tahiti who can finally help us figure out what’s going on. But sometimes the smartest decision you can make while cruising is deciding not to go. With 25–3...
We Never Expected to Find Family Here
When we left home to sail around the world, we thought the hardest part would be leaving our family behind. What we never expected was finding another family halfway around the world. After arriving in Moorea, we finally slow down enough to enjoy everything this incredible island has to offer—from...
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 Paradise We Found Something Better
We crossed an ocean chasing paradise. What we found was something even more valuable. For months, our family had been working toward this moment. Crossing the Pacific meant weather windows, long passages, constant planning, and the relentless pursuit of the next destination. Every mile brought us ...
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...
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...
Life After Landfall | Exploring the Marquesas Following Our Pacific Crossing
After crossing more than 3,000 miles of Pacific Ocean, we finally had a chance to slow down and enjoy life in the Marquesas Islands. But life after landfall isn't just tropical anchorages and waterfalls. There were still boat projects to finish, new places to explore, and old friends to reunite...
We Left Everything Behind… Was It Worth It?
We left everything behind to cross the Pacific Ocean with our kids. After weeks of waiting in Panama, we finally set sail — but the reality of life offshore hit fast. From losing wind and navigating shifting conditions, to gear failures and constant decision-making, this passage tested us in ways we...
Hours Before We Left… This Happened
We finally left Panama and started our journey toward the Galápagos… but it didn’t happen the way we planned. After weeks of waiting on visas, everything came down to a narrow window to check out of the country and begin our Pacific crossing. What should have been a straightforward departure quickly...
Everything Is Ready… Except One Thing | Pacific Crossing
We’re officially ready to leave Panama and begin our Pacific crossing… but we’re still stuck. After weeks of preparation, boat work, and planning, everything now comes down to one final piece — our visas. 💛 Support the journey & shop our merch: 👉 We head into Casco Viejo after getting approva...
What It Really Takes to Cross the Pacific (Boat Prep + Haul Out)
Before you cross an ocean, it doesn’t look dramatic. It looks like lists. Provisioning runs. Marking anchor chain. Servicing gear. Small jobs that matter more than they seem. In this episode, we haul Big Lost, finish the last of our prep, explore old jungle bunkers near the marina with the kids, and...
Rained Out in San Blas
We’re a family sailing full-time, exploring the Caribbean and Central America aboard our sailing catamaran Big Lost. New episodes every Tuesday at 10:30 AM ET. We’ve had rain off and on since arriving in Panama, and as we begin exploring the San Blas—now learning their true name, the Guna Yala Isla...
Sailing Cartagena to Panama (Rosario Islands Stop!)
We’re a family sailing full-time, exploring the Caribbean and Central America aboard our sailing catamaran Big Lost. New episodes every Tuesday at 10:30 AM ET. After a month in Colombia—soaking in the historic charm of Cartagena and cooling off in the lush mountains of Minca—we finally had the boat...
We Traded the Ocean for the Mountains | Our Journey to Minca, Colombia
We’re a family sailing full-time, exploring the Caribbean and Central America aboard our sailing catamaran Big Lost. New episodes every Tuesday at 10:30 AM ET. In this episode of Sailing Big Lost, we head inland for a change of scenery—trading the Caribbean coast for the lush mountains of Minca, Co...
From Sea to Streets: Sailing into Cartagena & Touring the Walled City
We’re a family sailing full-time, exploring the Caribbean and Central America aboard our sailing catamaran Big Lost. New episodes every Tuesday at 10:30 AM ET. After three days at sea in light winds, dodging debris from the Magdalena River, we finally make landfall in Cartagena, Colombia! 🇨🇴 It was...
Bonaire to Cartagena! Our Caribbean Passage
We’re a family sailing full-time, exploring the Caribbean and Central America aboard our sailing catamaran Big Lost. New episodes every Tuesday at 10:30 AM ET. After three incredible weeks in Bonaire, it’s time to say goodbye to this beautiful island—famous for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant ...
Octopus Encounter! Exploring Bonaire’s Stunning Reefs
Life in Bonaire has been nothing short of incredible! From swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving with our boat buddies and Conor’s mom, to spotting vibrant coral and an incredible octopus encounter — the underwater world here never ceases to amaze us. But as every cruiser knows, boat life isn’t al...
Exploring Bonaire: Salt Flats, Donkeys, Diving & Dolphins!
Our time in Bonaire has been action-packed! We rented a car for three days and were determined to explore everything this island has to offer. From the salt flats to the donkey sanctuary, Washington-Slagbaai National Park, and searching for flamingos — the adventures didn’t stop there. We also found...
Grenada to Bonaire: Dolphins, Mahi & Midnight Chaos!
We set sail from Grenada to Bonaire on our Vision 444 catamaran for the final leg of our passage west. The trip begins as smooth downwind sailing—perfect conditions, fresh mahi on the grill, dolphins dancing at the bow, and plenty of laughs with our buddy boat. But of course, no sail is complete wi...