Extending Our Stay in Nuku Hiva

We’d been watching the weather for nearly two weeks now for a window to sail to Tahuata, the home of our favorite anchorage in the[…]

Relaxation & Recuperation in Nuku Hiva

We also dropped off three giant bags of laundry at the Yacht Services building- a total luxury for us. We somehow used every towel we[…]

Our Worst Passage Yet

By Monday, we found our situation quite comical. We’ve crossed the Pacific Ocean, yet this has been our most challenging passage… (read more)

Surprise, Surprise: More Bad Weather in French Polynesia

Squalls lined the horizon at sunset. The bioluminescence glittered around us, illuminating our wake. We could feel the static electricity in the air, and our[…]

Home Sweet Home

The mechanics immediately got to work putting our sail drives and propellers back together. We were hoping to splash the following day. Ray kept a[…]

Paradise Isn’t Perfect: The Struggles of Boat Maintenance in Tahiti

It feels like our lives have been moving a mile a minute lately! We’re exhausted. After finding water in our starboard sail drive during an[…]

Our Favorite Software for Boat Life

Here are a few of our most used software applications that help us manage boat life.

Gift Guide for Sailors

With the holidays right around the corner, here are some gifts to give the sailor in your life.

Now What? Heading East for Cyclone Season

We have since learned that Humpback whales slap their tails on the water for a few reasons—like communicating with other whales or marking their territory.[…]