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We Left Idaho… To Come Home to This
The crew of Big Lost returns to their Vision 444 catamaran in Tahiti, navigating from Phaeton Bay past Marina Taina to Airport Anchorage.
Did We Make the Right Choice for Our Kids?
After two years and five months cruising aboard Big Lost, the family returns to Idaho to visit friends, inspect property pheasant pens, and reflect on raising teenagers at sea before returning to French Polynesia.
Vision 444 tour: is this South African build the ideal size and design for long term cruising?
Toby Hodges of Yachting World inspects the South African-built Vision 444 catamaran, examining vacuum-infused composite construction, short-handed deck ergonomics, and offshore ocean cruising systems.
We Swam With Humpback Whales… Then Left Our Boat Behind
The Sailing Big Lost crew goes swimming with humpback whales offshore in Moorea before motoring 46 miles to Phaeton Bay, Tahiti to secure their catamaran for a trip home.
We Finally Stopped Rushing… Life Aboard Got Quiet
Aboard Sailing Big Lost, the family slows down in Tahiti, crosses 20 nautical miles to Moorea, calibrates their anchor chain, and troubleshoots their Schenker watermaker.
We Wanted a Different Life… This Is Where It Took Us
Held at anchor in Tahiti by 40-knot gales in Moorea, the Sailing Big Lost family reflects on their route from the BVI and Rio Dulce through Panama to French Polynesia aboard their catamaran.
Some Problems Follow You Across Oceans
In Tahiti, Conor and Kelly aboard catamaran Big Lost tackle persistent Balmar alternator failures, repairing broken lug connectors to restore starboard engine charging.
We Came to Tahiti to Fix One Problem…
After waiting out 30-knot winds in Moorea, Sailing Big Lost crosses to Tahiti Airport Anchorage to haul three Balmar alternators to Diesel Elect in Papeete and snorkel sunken wrecks at the Aquarium.
We Needed to Leave… But the Weather Had Other Plans
Facing 25 to 30 knot winds, Kelly and the crew aboard Big Lost postpone their passage to Tahiti and shelter inside Cook’s Bay on Moorea to ride out the blow.
We Never Expected to Find Family Here
Following an offshore passage to Moorea, Sailing Big Lost anchors with SV Kaikoa to hike Magic Mountain, swim with rays and sharks, and say goodbye ahead of cyclone season.
Sailing to Moorea Was Hard, The Reward Made It Worth It
Facing rough seas and seasickness during an overnight passage from Tikehau to Moorea, the crew aboard SV Big Lost completes 178 nautical miles before reprovisioning, clearing trash, and reuniting with cruising friends.
We Came for Paradise We Found Something Better
Anchored in Tikehau atoll, the crew of Sailing Big Lost cross the lagoon to the Garden of Eden, reuniting with SV Palarran for a kids beach campout, dinghy tubing, and exploring organic vanilla farming.
We Came for the Sailing… We Stayed for the Friendships
Aboard Sailing Big Lost in Tikehau Atoll, the crew shifts between lagoon anchorages, navigates swell at the manta cleaning station, and bids farewell to friends on SV Kaikoa.
Life In the Tuamotus Isn’t As Easy As It Looks
Aboard their Vision 444 catamaran Big Lost, Kelly and Connor manage an overnight Tuamotus passage from Raroia to Tahanea, navigating tidal passes and coral bommies.
This Is Why We Crossed The Pacific
Sailing Big Lost navigates a 500-nautical-mile passage from Nuku Hiva to Raroia Atoll, timing tidal passes and exploring remote Tuamotu lagoons.
Life After Landfall | Exploring the Marquesas Following Our Pacific Crossing
After completing a 3,000-mile Pacific crossing, the family aboard Big Lost makes landfall on Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, repairing their Code 55 sail, exploring Taiohae Bay, and hiking to Vaipo Waterfall.
We Left Everything Behind… Was It Worth It?
Sailing from Panama across the equator to the Galapagos brings doldrum calms, a broken Code 55 continuous furling line, yellowfin tuna, and biosecurity clearance.
We’re Ready… But We Can’t Leave Yet | Pacific Crossing
At anchor in Panama after transiting the canal, Big Lost is fully provisioned and ready to cross the Pacific, paused only for children's visas and wind.
We Transited the Panama Canal as a Family | Atlantic to Pacific
Sailing Big Lost navigates a full Panama Canal transit aboard their Vision 444 catamaran Big Lost, climbing 85 feet through Gatun Locks before dropping into the Pacific Ocean.
48 Hours Before We Enter the Panama Canal
At Shelter Bay Marina in Colón, Sailing Big Lost tackles critical boat repairs, Starlink DC conversion, and line preparation 48 hours prior to entering the Panama Canal locks.
What It Really Takes to Cross the Pacific (Boat Prep + Haul Out)
At Shelter Bay Marina in Panama, the crew of Big Lost completes haul-out maintenance, marks anchor chain, services masthead rigging, and preps for the Pacific.
Before the Panama Canal: The Start of Our Pacific Preparation
Tied up at Shelter Bay Marina, the crew of Sailing Big Lost tackle consular appointments in Panama City, visa filings, and canal scheduling before their Pacific passage.
We Finally Made it the San Blas “Swimming Pool”
Aboard Big Lost, Connor and Kelly escape no-see-ums in Snug Harbor, haul diesel by hand in Nargana, troubleshoot a starboard raw water pump, and sail into the Swimming Pool anchorage in San Blas.