Sailing Big Lost

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Welcome to Sailing Big Lost ⛵ Follow our family as we leave our old life behind and build a new one at sea. Sailing Big Lost shares the real, unfiltered journey of learning, risking, and growing together aboard our sailing catamaran. From major life decisions and hard lessons to unforgettable places and everyday moments with kids, we show what full-time family cruising actually looks like — the be…

Archipel des Tuamotu· Jul 2026

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We Came for the Sailing... We Stayed for the FriendshipsBig Lost relocates within Tikihau Atoll after gusty winds and side swell force a change in plans.Jul 14, 2026 · Archipel des Tuamotu

PublishedJul 14, 2026

Duration7:49

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LocationArchipel des Tuamotu

We Thought Success Looked Like This We Were WrongBig Lost transits Fakarava's South Pass and sails 165 miles overnight to Tikihau in gusting conditions.Jul 7, 2026 · Fakarava, French Polynesia

PublishedJul 7, 2026

Duration30:14

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LocationFakarava, French Polynesia

We Came for Fakarava's Wall of Sharks — But Left With Something MoreTiming the Fakarava south-pass slack tide and diving the wall of sharks with kids aboard.Jun 30, 2026 · French Polynesia

PublishedJun 30, 2026

Duration17:55

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LocationFrench Polynesia

Life In the Tuamotus Isn't As Easy As It LooksSix knots of current through a Tuamotu cut, plus chain-floating over coral bommies at Tahaneha.Jun 23, 2026 · Tahania, Tuamotus

PublishedJun 23, 2026

Duration16:44

Views8K

LocationTahania, Tuamotus

This Is Why We Crossed The PacificA family times a tidal pass entry at Rairua Atoll after a 500-mile passage from the Marquesas.Jun 16, 2026 · Rauria Atoll, Tuamotus

PublishedJun 16, 2026

Duration18:29

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LocationRauria Atoll, Tuamotus

We Weren't Ready to Leave Yet | Life in the MarquesasTiming a Tuamotus atoll entry at slack tide after a back injury delays departure from Nuka Hiva.Jun 9, 2026 · Nuku Hiva

PublishedJun 9, 2026

Duration11:21

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LocationNuku Hiva

Life After Landfall | Exploring the Marquesas Following Our Pacific CrossingPost-Pacific-crossing life in the Marquesas: Nuka Hiva anchorages, boat repairs, and the hike to Vaipo Waterfall.Jun 2, 2026 · Daniels Bay, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands

PublishedJun 2, 2026

Duration9:30

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LocationDaniels Bay, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands

Crossing the Pacific Changed Our FamilyA family sails 3,100 nautical miles from the Galápagos to the Marquesas in 18 days.May 26, 2026 · Nuku Hiva

PublishedMay 26, 2026

Duration8:42

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LocationNuku Hiva

Somehow… This Became Normal | Pacific CrossingTwo weeks into a Pacific crossing, a family crew finds offshore life surprisingly routine.May 19, 2026 · Pacific Ocean

PublishedMay 19, 2026

Duration10:00

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LocationPacific Ocean

Eventually, Life in the Pacific Felt NormalA Pacific crossing from the Galápagos to the Marquesas yields 14 sail changes and two gear failures by day eight.May 12, 2026 · Pacific Ocean

PublishedMay 12, 2026

Duration17:58

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LocationPacific Ocean

This Is It. We’re Crossing the PacificBig Lost departs the Galapagos on a 3,000-nautical-mile passage to the Marquesas.May 5, 2026 · Santa Cruz, Galápagos

PublishedMay 5, 2026

Duration8:53

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LocationSanta Cruz, Galápagos

This Is Where the Galápagos Changed for UsAn alternator failure occurs during a calm passage between San Cristobal and Isabela in the Galápagos.Apr 28, 2026 · Santiago Island

PublishedApr 28, 2026

Duration6:49

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LocationSantiago Island

We Gave Up Everything… This Is What It’s Actually LikeBig Lost's crew reaches Cristobal in the Galapagos and settles into liveaboard life ashore.Apr 21, 2026 · Santiago Island

PublishedApr 21, 2026

Duration9:05

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LocationSantiago Island

We Left Everything Behind… Was It Worth It?Panama to Galapagos in 5 days 17 hours: doldrums routing, a broken furling line, and equator crossing.Apr 14, 2026 · Pacific Ocean, between Panama and the Galápagos

PublishedApr 14, 2026

Duration13:39

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LocationPacific Ocean, between Panama and the Galápagos

Hours Before We Left… This HappenedA $6,700 Garmin chart plotter replacement the day before leaving Panama for the Galapagos.Apr 7, 2026 · Pacific Ocean, en route to the Galápagos

PublishedApr 7, 2026

Duration11:32

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LocationPacific Ocean, en route to the Galápagos

Everything Is Ready… Except One Thing | Pacific CrossingA missed 2 p.m. consulate closing in Panama delays a Pacific crossing departure to a Holy Week deadline.Mar 31, 2026 · Panama City

PublishedMar 31, 2026

Duration3:51

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LocationPanama City

We’re Ready to Cross the Pacific… But We Can’t LeaveFrench Polynesia visa delays hold a Pacific-bound family in a rolling Panama anchorage while they rig storm sails and splice rope.Mar 24, 2026 · Panama

PublishedMar 24, 2026

Duration13:02

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LocationPanama

We’re Ready… But We Can’t Leave Yet | Pacific CrossingBig Lost sits ready in Panama, waiting on children's visas and a weather window before crossing the Pacific.Mar 17, 2026 · Panama

PublishedMar 17, 2026

Duration5:38

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LocationPanama

We Might Miss the Galápagos 4KA children's visa delay forces a choice between stopping at the Galápagos and a 90-day French Polynesia limit.Mar 10, 2026 · Panama City

PublishedMar 10, 2026

Duration5:23

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LocationPanama City

We Transited the Panama Canal as a Family | Atlantic to PacificBig Lost transits the Panama Canal, navigating three locks up and three locks down to the Pacific.Mar 3, 2026 · Panama Canal

PublishedMar 3, 2026

Duration14:00

Views6K

LocationPanama Canal

48 Hours Before We Enter the Panama CanalBig Lost completes final maintenance and gear prep at Shelter Bay Marina, two days before entering the Panama Canal.Feb 24, 2026 · Shelter Bay Marina, Panama

PublishedFeb 24, 2026

Duration7:33

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LocationShelter Bay Marina, Panama

What It Really Takes to Cross the Pacific (Boat Prep + Haul Out)Pacific crossing prep covers bottom paint, rigging inspection, halyard replacement, and anchor chain marking.Feb 17, 2026 · Shelter Bay Marina

PublishedFeb 17, 2026

Duration11:43

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LocationShelter Bay Marina

Preparing Our Boat for the Pacific Crossing | Haul Out, Repairs & RealityBig Lost hauls out at Shelter Bay Marina to repair a bow crack and replace zinc anodes before a Pacific crossing.Feb 10, 2026 · Shelter Bay Marina

PublishedFeb 10, 2026

Duration14:34

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LocationShelter Bay Marina

Closing Our Chapter in San Blas | Saying Goodbye & Sailing Toward What’s NextBig Lost anchors three times at Chichime before a 38-mile passage to Portobello ahead of a haul-out.Feb 3, 2026 · Panama

PublishedFeb 3, 2026

Duration19:28

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LocationPanama

When Family Visits Boat Life for the First TimeA porcupine stowaway on the solar panels forced a return to Shelter Bay Marina before departure.Jan 27, 2026 · Panama

PublishedJan 27, 2026

Duration22:53

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LocationPanama

We Left the Boat | Visas, Passports & Panama CityChildren's U.S. passports must be renewed in Panama City before reaching French Polynesia — a two-step consulate process.Jan 20, 2026 · Panama City

PublishedJan 20, 2026

Duration12:54

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LocationPanama City

Before the Panama Canal: The Start of Our Pacific PreparationBig Lost confirms a February 24th Panama Canal transit while managing French Polynesia long-stay visa paperwork at Shelter Bay.Jan 6, 2026 · Shelter Bay Marina

PublishedJan 6, 2026

Duration6:45

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LocationShelter Bay Marina

Choosing the Window | Leaving San Blas & Sailing to Shelter BayChoosing a rolly weather window, Big Lost sails 60 miles from San Blas to Shelter Bay through Panama Canal traffic lanes.Dec 30, 2025 · Panama

PublishedDec 30, 2025

Duration21:55

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LocationPanama

We Came for San Blas… and Ended Up in a Rescue | Life at AnchorA swamped dinghy left a cruiser stranded on the ocean side of a San Blas reef until neighboring boats mounted a search before dark.Dec 23, 2025 · San Blas Islands, Panama

PublishedDec 23, 2025

Duration11:47

Views17K

LocationSan Blas Islands, Panama

Boat Electrical Fires in San Blas ⚡ Power Risks Every Cruiser Should KnowCruisers in San Blas are prioritizing electrical system inspections following two recent boat fires caused by batteries.Dec 16, 2025 · Guna Yala Comarca

PublishedDec 16, 2025

Duration21:54

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LocationGuna Yala Comarca

We Finally Made it the San Blas "Swimming Pool"Discontinued Johnson raw water pumps shipped in error by GPS4US cause repeated engine leaks in San Blas.Dec 9, 2025 · Nargana, San Blas Islands, Panama

PublishedDec 9, 2025

Duration41:18

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LocationNargana, San Blas Islands, Panama

Rained Out in San BlasPersistent rain and debris in Kuna Yala force a change in anchorage plans to find clear water.Dec 2, 2025 · Astupo, San Blas Islands, Panama

PublishedDec 2, 2025

Duration20:53

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LocationAstupo, San Blas Islands, Panama

Sailing Into Guna Yala: From Puerto Obaldía to Isla PinosThe crew of Big Lost navigates the Guna Yala reef system and explores the village of Isla Pinos.Nov 25, 2025 · Guna Yala (San Blas Islands), Panama

PublishedNov 25, 2025

Duration37:03

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LocationGuna Yala (San Blas Islands), Panama

Sailing Cartagena to Panama (Rosario Islands Stop!)The crew of Big Lost navigates a reef-lined entrance at Isla Grande using makeshift markers and Navionics.Nov 18, 2025 · Colombia

PublishedNov 18, 2025

Duration36:04

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LocationColombia

We Traded the Ocean for the Mountains | Our Journey to Minca, ColombiaThe crew of Big Lost repairs a leaking blackwater valve by using a bung to plug the through-hull.Nov 4, 2025 · Minca

PublishedNov 4, 2025

Duration21:46

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LocationMinca

From Sea to Streets: Sailing into Cartagena & Touring the Walled CityA Vision 444 struck a submerged fishing net while entering the channel at Cartagena, Colombia.Oct 21, 2025 · Cartagena Province

PublishedOct 21, 2025

Duration31:17

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LocationCartagena Province

Bonaire to Cartagena! Our Caribbean PassageThe crew of Big Lost sails from Bonaire to Cartagena while managing raw water pump leaks and squalls.Oct 14, 2025 · Caribbean Sea

PublishedOct 14, 2025

Duration39:02

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LocationCaribbean Sea

Octopus Encounter! Exploring Bonaire’s Stunning ReefsThe crew of Big Lost flushes their heat exchangers with Barnacle Buster to resolve recurring raw water pump failures.Oct 7, 2025 · Bonaire

PublishedOct 7, 2025

Duration31:09

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LocationBonaire

Exploring Bonaire: Salt Flats, Donkeys, Diving & Dolphins!Connor repairs a faulty black water tank sensor on Big Lost after pumping out at a Bonaire marina.Sep 30, 2025 · Bonaire

PublishedSep 30, 2025

Duration29:12

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LocationBonaire

Grenada to Bonaire: Dolphins, Mahi & Midnight Chaos!*Big Lost* crew troubleshoots a Victron transformer system rejecting high-voltage shore power at a Bonaire marina.Sep 23, 2025 · Caribbean Sea

PublishedSep 23, 2025

Duration38:25

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LocationCaribbean Sea

Bonaire Bound: Our First Downwind Sail on the Vision 444The crew of Big Lost tests a Code 65 headsail during a 400-nautical-mile passage to Bonaire.Sep 16, 2025 · Caribbean Sea

PublishedSep 16, 2025

Duration35:26

Views8K

LocationCaribbean Sea

Cruising Grenada | Friendships, Challenges & Boat LifeThe crew of Big Lost prepares for a westward passage after completing repairs at Le Phare Bleu Marina.Sep 9, 2025 · Grenada

PublishedSep 9, 2025

Duration7:51

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LocationGrenada

A Week That Didn’t Go to Plan | Rain & Marina Life in GrenadaThe crew of Big Lost performs maintenance and custom upholstery upgrades while docked at La Phare Bleu Marina.Sep 2, 2025 · Grenada

PublishedSep 2, 2025

Duration15:08

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LocationGrenada

Boat Work in Grenada | Gori Prop Service & Splash Day!The crew of Big Lost services a Gori propeller and replaces bearing bushings while hauled in Grenada.Aug 26, 2025 · Grenada

PublishedAug 26, 2025

Duration17:54

Views5K

LocationGrenada

Final Push South: Sailing into Grenada!Big Lost undergoes a haul-out at Clark’s Court Marina in Grenada to repair a cracked escape hatch.Aug 19, 2025 · Grenada

PublishedAug 19, 2025

Duration29:45

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LocationGrenada

From Sea to Summit: Sailing Martinique & Climbing Mount PeléeAug 12, 2025

PublishedAug 12, 2025

Duration23:42

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Our Dinghy SANK?! Sailing to MartiniqueAug 5, 2025

PublishedAug 5, 2025

Duration32:53

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We Left in the Wrong Weather… Then Ripped Our Sail!Jul 29, 2025

PublishedJul 29, 2025

Duration24:15

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After the Fun in Sint Maarten, We Set Sail for Saint KittsJul 22, 2025

PublishedJul 22, 2025

Duration28:39

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Boat Life in Sint Maarten: Dinghies, Beaches & Island VibesJul 15, 2025

PublishedJul 15, 2025

Duration25:09

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Into the Wind: Sailing East to Sint MaartenJul 8, 2025

PublishedJul 8, 2025

Duration25:27

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BVI Bound! The Next Leg of Our Southbound Sailing AdventureJul 1, 2025

PublishedJul 1, 2025

Duration31:06

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Package Delays & Island Days | USVI Boat LifeJun 24, 2025

PublishedJun 24, 2025

Duration34:36

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We Finally Made It! 1,051 Nautical Miles to Saint Thomas 🌊⛵Jun 17, 2025

PublishedJun 17, 2025

Duration25:32

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The Route Less Traveled: Our Passage SouthJun 10, 2025

PublishedJun 10, 2025

Duration48:59

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Our First Sail on our NEW Vision 444 Catamaran – Finally!Jun 3, 2025

PublishedJun 3, 2025

Duration32:33

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Another Bad Week In The ShipyardMay 27, 2025

PublishedMay 27, 2025

Duration36:51

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Shipyard Setbacks & Small Wins | One Step Closer to Sailing AgainMay 20, 2025

PublishedMay 20, 2025

Duration17:53

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Accident After Accident — Our Toughest Week Yet!May 13, 2025

PublishedMay 13, 2025

Duration22:01

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We Bought a Boat! | Vision 444 CatamaranMay 6, 2025

PublishedMay 6, 2025

Duration28:29

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Meet Conor | Sailing Big Lost CaptainApr 30, 2025

PublishedApr 30, 2025

Duration10:37

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Meet the Crew | Kelly – From Chaos to Calm: My Journey to Sea Life 💙⚓Apr 22, 2025

PublishedApr 22, 2025

Duration11:24

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The Truth About Our Boat Buying & Selling JourneyApr 15, 2025

PublishedApr 15, 2025

Duration39:21

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We Made an Offer! Boat Life Decisions & Florida ThrillsApr 8, 2025

PublishedApr 8, 2025

Duration15:48

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Sailing Big Lost: Our Story & GoodbyeApr 1, 2025

PublishedApr 1, 2025

Duration17:24

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Selling Our Boat: Survey Results & Repairs 🛠️Mar 25, 2025

PublishedMar 25, 2025

Duration20:46

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Survey Day – Will BIG LOST Pass the TEST?Mar 18, 2025

PublishedMar 18, 2025

Duration19:06

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Sailing to Freeport for the Big Test: Survey & Sea Trial!Mar 11, 2025

PublishedMar 11, 2025

Duration24:18

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Sailing Into the Future: What's Next for Big Lost?Mar 4, 2025

PublishedMar 4, 2025

Duration30:01

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Sailing South, Then North?! A Change of Plans in the ExumasFeb 25, 2025

PublishedFeb 25, 2025

Duration29:01

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Island Hopping the Exumas: Sailing, Pigs & Grotto Dives!Feb 18, 2025

PublishedFeb 18, 2025

Duration22:45

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Exploring Paradise: Shroud Cay Waterways, Warderick Wells & New Friends!Feb 11, 2025

PublishedFeb 11, 2025

Duration19:04

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First Time in the Exumas! Sailing Through Paradise 🇧🇸✨Feb 4, 2025

PublishedFeb 4, 2025

Duration27:38

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Sailing Eleuthera: Beaches, Diving, and Island LifeJan 28, 2025

PublishedJan 28, 2025

Duration32:52

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Eleuthera: The Beginning of Our Fun-Filled Adventures 🌊🌴Jan 21, 2025

PublishedJan 21, 2025

Duration18:31

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Struggles in Nassau & Bittersweet Reunions in AndrosJan 14, 2025

PublishedJan 14, 2025

Duration21:28

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Conquering Fears in Bimini: Swimming with Reef Sharks!Jan 5, 2025

PublishedJan 5, 2025

Duration22:43

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Sailing the High Seas: Family Adventure from Isla Mujeres to Cuba!Dec 24, 2024

PublishedDec 24, 2024

Duration41:36

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Isla Mujeres: The Journey North - A Family Sailing AdventureDec 10, 2024

PublishedDec 10, 2024

Duration35:23

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Exploring the Bay Islands: Scuba, Waterfalls, and Bonfire Nights with Friends.Nov 26, 2024

PublishedNov 26, 2024

Duration33:39

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Charting New Waters: GOODBYE Rio Dulce!Nov 12, 2024

PublishedNov 12, 2024

Duration29:30

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3-Month Wait Over: Lithium Power for Our Catamaran!Oct 29, 2024

PublishedOct 29, 2024

Duration15:12

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Stuck in the Río Dulce, Dreaming of Ocean Adventures!Oct 15, 2024

PublishedOct 15, 2024

Duration21:39

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Exploring the Mysterious Mayan Ruins of QuiriguaOct 1, 2024

PublishedOct 1, 2024

Duration20:22

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Boat Life & Adventure: Hiking to the Shaman's Tower in Guatemala!Sep 24, 2024

PublishedSep 24, 2024

Duration24:00

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Catamaran Refit Update: Progress on Our Rio Dulce Adventure in Guatemala!Sep 17, 2024

PublishedSep 17, 2024

Duration18:00

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Sailing Guatemala: Río Dulce to the Hidden Gems of GuatemalaSep 4, 2024

PublishedSep 4, 2024

Duration14:54

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Exploring Guatemala's Historic Castillo de San Felipe: A Family Adventure on Lake IzabalAug 27, 2024

PublishedAug 27, 2024

Duration11:59

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Solar Arch: The Game-Changer We’ve Been Waiting ForAug 20, 2024

PublishedAug 20, 2024

Duration26:40

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Ultimate Guatemalan Adventure at SeaCar Reserve!Aug 14, 2024

PublishedAug 14, 2024

Duration29:00

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We Finally Made It to the Río Dulce, Guatemala - Here's What HappenedAug 3, 2024

PublishedAug 3, 2024

Duration31:52

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Sailing from BVI to Guatemala (FULL DOCUMENTARY)Jul 27, 2024

PublishedJul 27, 2024

Duration44:47

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Unlocking the Secrets of the Deep with PADI (Open Water Course)Jul 13, 2024

PublishedJul 13, 2024

Duration24:06

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Setting Sail: Our First Adventure Aboard the New CatamaranJul 7, 2024

PublishedJul 7, 2024

Duration42:29

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Sailing lessons ASA 101 & 103: The Good, The Bad, The UglyJun 28, 2024

PublishedJun 28, 2024

Duration31:52

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Is The Survey And Sea Trial Worth It On Your New Boat?Jun 21, 2024

PublishedJun 21, 2024

Duration15:23

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Catamaran Paradise: Our Journey to Buy a Boat in the Virgin IslandsJun 14, 2024

PublishedJun 14, 2024

Duration14:27

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Adventures in Spain: Finding Big Lost CatamaranJun 14, 2024

PublishedJun 14, 2024

Duration13:19

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We Went Boat Shopping in France (and it's WAY Better than Car Shopping)Jun 14, 2024

PublishedJun 14, 2024

Duration12:18

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