5 Tips for Sailors Heading to French Polynesia

We’ve spent the past year sailing in French Polynesia. These islands have been our most challenging cruising grounds yet, and we have learned a lot[…]

April 2025: Behind the Scenes

We turned on our deck light so they could see us and watched in amazement as they pulled up right next to us and dropped[…]

Counting Down the Days (Exclusive VIDEO/Real-Time Update)

It’s been difficult to share while we feel so discouraged… (read more)

24hrs on Anchor as Liveaboard Sailors

Their captain is awake, shining a headlamp on our boat, their bow, and then back into their cockpit. We’re close enough to shout, so Ray[…]

6 Days at Sea: Light Winds & Sail Troubles

We’re back on the move! Sorry for the lack of posts lately. To be honest, crew morale has plummeted. Boat life has never… (read more)

Behind the Scenes: March 2025

Insurance cost, a burnt sail, broken leech line, and more… (read more)

Ditch Bag for Emergencies at Sea

A ditch bag (also called an emergency grab bag) is a waterproof, pre-packed bag containing essential signal and survival gear that sailors take with them[…]

ORCA Core & Display Navigation System Review (Ad-free Video and Exclusive Discount)

Our honest assessment of the ORCA Core and Display system, plus an exclusive discount opportunity for our Crew & VIP members.

Farewell, Norman Family!

A sweet overnight sail from Tahuata to Nuku Hiva, where our family boards their flight back to the USA… (read more)

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