The beauty we get to see sailing the open ocean never ceases to amaze. 🤩✨❤️ #oceanlovers #oceanlife #sailinglife #catamaransailing #boatlife
Don’t forget to turn around when the sun is setting. There’s a spectacular show all around. This one was pure magic in the Tuamotus. ✨🤩✨ if you saw our last YT video you know what we’re talking about. 😉#homeiswheretheanchordrops #boatlife #sailinglife #sunsetlovers #fromwhereidrone
NEW EPISODE! Tahanea, a remote atoll where life thrives in isolation in a paradox of harsh nature and sublime beauty. We discover the fundamental satisfaction of cooking crabs over an open fire, we strip away superficiality and face our primal selves. Tap the link in comments to join us off-grid in this rugged, yet magical, unfiltered essence of adventure.
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NEW EPISODE! We have sailed to places of incomparable beauty, the kind that stays with you. It’s what first drew us to this life. But as time passed we realized something was missing. We were searching for a different kind of beauty - one more profound and enduring. Tap the link or head to YouTube to join us this week in beautiful Tahanea as we find what we've been looking for. https://youtu.be/T4sUtH8nhnM
A huge thanks to WEsail for the epic drone footage!
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Reminiscing about the peaceful days in this beautiful place with special people.
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NEW EPISODE! After the recent rollercoaster ride of losing our rudder and repairing it with our friends in the anchorage, waking up to a glass calm morning in the Tuamotus was quite surreal. It’s like the universe was showing us all our struggles were worth it. Slowing down and indulging in simple pleasures was just what we needed; sunset swims in the lagoon, fireside chats with friends, marveling at little critters, appreciating the natural beauty surrounding us and one of our favorite activities, foraging for food. Tap the link in comments to join us and see how beautiful boat life in the remote Tuamotus can be. #boatlife #liveaboardlife #frenchpolynesia #offgridliving
NEW EPISODE!! In the last video our rudder fell off after heaving to outside of Raroia, a remote atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia. Next we had to navigate the pass and across the bommie filled lagoon to the anchorage with just one rudder then figure out how we were going to tackle the repair. Fortunately we had a few friends in the anchorage including Sailing SV Delos and WEsail and we were about to experience the best aspect of the sailing community. Tap the link in comments to watch now! #boatlife #powerofcommunity #sailinglife #liveaboardlife
NEW EPISODE! Sailing around the world you never know what’s going to happen out on the open ocean. The force of nature can test your limits, the boats limits or it can be the most magical experience. Sailing from the Marquesas to the Tuamotus in French Polynesia was a testament to this, and ultimately ended with an unfortunate surprise we were hoping to avoid. Tap the link to see what happened! https://youtu.be/CEiiiFlRy_I
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Have you seen our latest episode?! Join us for a great mix of boat life - sailing, repairs, and learning to make moonshine! 🤣 Tap the link in comments to join us now! #sailingadventure #sailinglife #boatlife #liveaboardlife
As the day wanes into the embrace of night, solace comes in the simple act of watching the earth’s quiet transition. The sun retreats turning the shore a golden hue. We find a moment of peace, a moment to think about our day, the dolphins, the people, the food, the unspoken truth that life is a series of such moments.
On deck, driven by curiosity Yoda, in her youthful pursuit of the hunt, searches the waters, perhaps for the glint of fish or a critter.
As night claims the day, we savor these memories, all that will remain of this day a fleeting beauty to be cherished.
With the sun’s final burn, the moon takes its place. There is a new guardian of the night sky. She is pale, gentle and kind, she whispers of mysteries and new adventures. In her light we commune with nature in silent harmony.
This is a segment of our latest video. If you haven't seen it yet take a few moments to escape with us... Head to YouTube or tap the link in comments below.
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We’re back with a NEW EPISODE! Living on a boat our anchor keeps us safe, tethered securely to the ground. But what happens when you’re unable to hoist that reliable hunk of metal? After swimming with dolphins, and an entertaining provisioning trip in the quaint Marquesan village of Hapatoni, we found out. Tap the link in comments to join us!
Polynesian dances, particularly those of the Marquesas, are narratives told through movement, rhythm, and expression. They recount tales of gods, heroes, and the everyday lives of the people and most importantly serve as a living repository of the island’s history, beliefs, and values. They are a way to preserve a culture that was at risk of disappearing with the arrival of western civilization. The dances, with their intricate movements and expressive gestures, invite us into a world where the past and present merge, celebrating the continuity of life and culture on Hiva Oa. In Hiva Oa, every stone, every tree, and every wave tells a story—a story of exploration, survival, and honor. To see more tap the link in comments. #traveldeeper #traveladdict #traveldiaries #frenchpolynesia #lovetahiti #marquesas
Though mostly self-sufficient, life demands us to re-provision, to gather the needed parts and pieces of the modern world so we find ourselves in Hiva Oa, the heart of the southern Marquesas. There we found no welcoming embrace, only a crowded harbor, a mocking rocky bottom, laughing at multiple attempts to anchor. Relieved to have finally hooked, a rude awakening in the middle of the night was the next jest from the joker we call life. Tap the link in comments to to watch now! #boatlife #liveaboardlife #frenchpolynesia #sailingadventure
NEW EPISODE! In Fatu Hiva we're reminded that the most valuable treasures aren't always what you'd expect. What we discovered in these captivating waters and vibrant community goes far beyond the material, proving that some things truly are worth more than money. Tap the link in comments or head to YouTube to watch now!
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Have you seen our latest YT video?! Join us as we explore the most beautiful island in the Marquesas above and below the surface. PLUS we open up about something that's been on our minds recently. Tap the link in comments or head to YouTube to watch now!
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Join us for the final leg of our 500 nm journey to the Marquesas! See how we navigated the upwind passage, managed through squalls and ultimately arrived safely to our home for cyclone season. Head to YouTube or tap the link in comments to watch now!
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In Tikehau we are held by the weather. How bad can it be? Not bad at all, it’s a pause, a breather, a reason to enjoy the moment. But do we have to tell ourselves lies to accept it? We wish we were like Yoda in the lagoon, a playground for a life stripped down to simplicity. She is not waiting, she is loving the lagoon, its clear waters, the wild life, under and above. Playing with Yoda, we're not killing time, we are trying to learn. Storms hit unexpected, we live through them, stuff breaks, we fix it, the wind blows in our nose, we tack.
Taking the time to look in the lagoon’s clear water, we see the life we are part of, the lagoon is a mirror of what we are, what we can be. It's not just water, it's a lesson. We are not stuck if we look, if we learn, if we see what's really important. If we see these moments for what they are, not interruptions, but life, real and raw.
The delay becomes a way to learn: it's not about where you go, it's about how you live when you are there.The weather will change, we will move on, maybe forget the details, but what we have here now is ours.
We stopped here, we found storms, we found beauty and we found each other.
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