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By Thursday, we were ready for a change of scenery. Once everyone had their fill of coffee, we set sail for Moorea. Conditions started out… (read more)

I’ve been in a bit of funk lately… (read more)

A Week (or two) Aboard S/V Sabado: 7/21/2024 – 8/04/2024

The more remote the destination, the greater the magnitude of responsibility, and here, that notion is amplified by the lack of protection. Conditions in the Tuamotus change faster than I’ve ever seen and… (read more)

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 7/14/2024 – 7/21/2024

We’ve become accustomed to life without a building in sight. It was surprising how easily we became irritated while anchored near this small village—we’ll need to get a grip before we sail to Tahiti… (read more)

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 7/7/2024 – 7/14/2024

I began pulling up our chain while the boat’s bow bashed up and down. How did the waves even get this big? This atoll is pretty skinny; I didn’t think this much fetch was possible… (read more)

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 6/30/2024 – 7/7/2024 

This way of life has become so fulfilling. Though stressful at times, there is joy and satisfaction in helping others and being helped… (read more)

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 6/23/2024 6/30/2024

We learned some new dance moves, how to harvest giant clams and weave hats from palm fronds. Soon enough, a hoard of sailors joined us from the anchorage… (read more)

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 6/16/2024- 6/23/2024

The days have begun to blend together: mornings in the water, afternoons spent paddle boarding or exploring new beaches, and cocktails together on the bow at sunset. We are loving it here… (read more)

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 6/02/2024 – 6/09/2024

Sunrise came and went, but the visibility was poor, and the wind had picked up to ~25kn. These are the exact opposite conditions we were hoping for… (read more)

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 5/26/2024 – 6/02/2024

It was miserably hot that night and too rough to open the hatches. We joked while switching shifts to “enjoy your time at the sweat lodge!” or “Have a nice sauna session!” when it was time for one of us to attempt to sleep inside… (read more)