Sailing Nahoa

Eleven years ago, we left the corporate world, sold everything, and set sail to explore the world. Since then, we’ve sailed around the globe 1.5 times, raising our family aboard our boat. Now, we’re designing and building the Nahoa M—an innovative aluminum catamaran for our next adventures.

Area G (Morice Valley/Babine Valley), Canada· Sep 2026

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After 11 Years at Sea, We Bought a 24-Foot PowerboatThe owners of Nahoa purchased a 24-foot Monero powerboat for seasonal cruising in British Columbia.Sep 27, 2026 · Area G (Morice Valley/Babine Valley), Canada

PublishedSep 27, 2026

Duration39:10

Views108K

LocationArea G (Morice Valley/Babine Valley), Canada

We Found a Kilo of DrugsNahoa's crew found a suspected methamphetamine brick on a remote Fijian beach in the Lau region.Sep 6, 2026 · Kadavu, Fiji

PublishedSep 6, 2026

Duration24:07

Views141K

LocationKadavu, Fiji

Why Aluminum ALONE is NOT the AnswerProperly reinforced lifting points on a hull prevent structural damage when using hydraulic Roedberg trailers for haul-outs.Aug 23, 2026 · the Atlantic Ocean, approaching the Caribbean

PublishedAug 23, 2026

Duration20:01

Views73K

Locationthe Atlantic Ocean, approaching the Caribbean

We Designed the Boat We Couldn’t FindBen and Ashley design a custom boat after identifying critical ergonomic and maintenance flaws aboard Nahoa.Aug 17, 2026 · KuGompo City, South Africa

PublishedAug 17, 2026

Duration6:11

Views19K

LocationKuGompo City, South Africa

Our Biggest Wahoo Yet!The crew of Nahoa relocates to a protected Yasawa Islands anchorage to escape 46-knot southerly wind gusts.Aug 9, 2026 · Ba, Fiji

PublishedAug 9, 2026

Duration29:57

Views63K

LocationBa, Fiji

We Found Our Builder!Ben and Ashley select Circa Marine in New Zealand to build their new Nahoa M expedition yacht.Jul 26, 2026 · Lau, Fiji

PublishedJul 26, 2026

Duration24:08

Views89K

LocationLau, Fiji

The Night We Nearly Ended Up on the ReefThe crew of Nahoa repairs a slipping sail drive clutch after a nighttime near-grounding on a Fijian reef.Jul 12, 2026 · Nadroga-Navosa, Fiji

PublishedJul 12, 2026

Duration30:33

Views53K

LocationNadroga-Navosa, Fiji

We Trusted This Boat Too MuchJun 28, 2026

PublishedJun 28, 2026

Duration30:38

Views99K

Last Week We Failed. This Week We Tried Again...The crew relaunches their catamaran using a hydraulic trailer and performs essential post-yard maintenance on toilets and rigging.Jun 14, 2026

PublishedJun 14, 2026

Duration25:37

Views80K

Why We’re Still Sailing This 21-Year-Old BoatProperly supporting a catamaran's hulls during a haul-out prevents structural damage to the bridge deck.May 31, 2026 · Vuda Marina, Fiji

PublishedMay 31, 2026

Duration26:18

Views91K

LocationVuda Marina, Fiji

How Do Builders Actually Price a Boat?A veteran FPB build manager explains the displacement, labor-parity, and thirds formulas yards use to price custom boats.May 17, 2026 · Netherlands

PublishedMay 17, 2026

Duration29:39

Views56K

LocationNetherlands

Why Most Catamarans Fail Offshore — And What We Did About ItNahoa M replaces sail drives with shaft drives and V-drives to eliminate the hull penetrations that sank reef-struck catamarans.Apr 19, 2026

PublishedApr 19, 2026

Duration28:59

Views174K

11 Years Offshore Led Us to Design This CatamaranAfter 11 years offshore, Ben and Ashley designed the Nahoa M around a forward cockpit that logged 127 optimal days versus 38 for an aft helm.Apr 5, 2026 · Cape Town

PublishedApr 5, 2026

Duration36:46

Views430K

LocationCape Town

How You Design a Production CatamaranDesigning a production catamaran requires integrating naval architecture, 3D modeling, and supplier specifications before construction begins.Mar 8, 2026 · Victoria, Canada

PublishedMar 8, 2026

Duration26:01

Views57K

LocationVictoria, Canada

The Real Trade-Offs in Modern CatamaransProduction catamarans often use brittle putty instead of structural tabbing, leading to cracks and long-term maintenance issues.Feb 22, 2026 · Fiji

PublishedFeb 22, 2026

Duration21:26

Views257K

LocationFiji

Is This Our Last Haulout?Changing sail drive oil before haul-out prevents internal corrosion from contaminants during long-term storage.Feb 8, 2026 · Fiji

PublishedFeb 8, 2026

Duration24:57

Views125K

LocationFiji

Entering Fiji Wasn’t What We ExpectedFiji's feared customs inspection turns out brief and courteous, despite detailed reports of 10-officer ransackings.Jan 11, 2026 · South Pacific, approaching Fiji

PublishedJan 11, 2026

Duration26:23

Views118K

LocationSouth Pacific, approaching Fiji

What Happens Just Outside the 200-Mile Zone (The Scale Is Insane)A four-mile Chinese longline, identified by AIS beacons, sits just outside Fiji's 200-mile EEZ.Dec 28, 2025 · off the coast of Fiji

PublishedDec 28, 2025

Duration27:30

Views157K

Locationoff the coast of Fiji

Treasure Hunting for Whale Vomit: Why is it Worth SO Much Money?Ben searches Tonga's Hapai Islands for ambergris worth up to $45,000 a pound.Dec 14, 2025 · Vainī, Tonga

PublishedDec 14, 2025

Duration24:24

Views89K

LocationVainī, Tonga

Tonga is UnrealThe crew of Nahoa M navigates trade winds to Tonga, managing fishing lures and local customs regulations.Nov 30, 2025 · en route to Tonga

PublishedNov 30, 2025

Duration26:31

Views59K

Locationen route to Tonga

People Live on 'The Rock'Niue's crane-and-bridle pier landing, tidal chasms, and 80-meter water clarity after an 800-mile passage.Nov 16, 2025 · Niue

PublishedNov 16, 2025

Duration25:20

Views97K

LocationNiue

The Forecast Didn’t Matter AnymoreNear-zero steerage in Maupiha's ripping current makes it the hardest pass Nahoa has transited.Nov 2, 2025 · Maupihaa, French Polynesia

PublishedNov 2, 2025

Duration30:22

Views276K

LocationMaupihaa, French Polynesia

ENTIRE Islands in the South Pacific Are Being ABANDONEDVisiting the remote atoll of Maupiha reveals why copra production has declined across French Polynesia.Oct 19, 2025 · Maupihaa, French Polynesia

PublishedOct 19, 2025

Duration23:14

Views1.1M

LocationMaupihaa, French Polynesia

BOAT LIFE in Bora Bora (not what you think)Degraded tank-port sealant clogs a diesel pickup; Buna rubber gaskets fix it for good.Oct 5, 2025 · Bora Bora, French Polynesia

PublishedOct 5, 2025

Duration32:00

Views116K

LocationBora Bora, French Polynesia

The Scariest Moments in 10 Years at SeaUncontrolled 25-knot wave surfing off Brazil and a near-miss FAD strike highlight ten years of offshore incidents.Sep 21, 2025 · Tahiti

PublishedSep 21, 2025

Duration30:48

Views94K

LocationTahiti

We’re Still at the Dock...The crew of Nahoa remains in Tahiti for repairs and business while managing severe food allergies onboard.Sep 7, 2025

PublishedSep 7, 2025

Duration25:37

Views80K

We Found the Naval Architect for Our Production CatamaranBen and Ashley of Sailing Nahoa collaborate with naval architect Pierre Delion in Nantes to design an aluminum catamaran.Aug 24, 2025

PublishedAug 24, 2025

Duration24:32

Views89K

Why are So Many Sailboats Sinking in French Polynesia?The crew of *Nahoa* investigates a spike in sailboat sinkings in French Polynesia caused by collisions and mechanical failures.Aug 10, 2025

PublishedAug 10, 2025

Duration30:11

Views841K

This Is Our Life NowThe crew of Nahoa uses Orca 2 tablets and wireless headsets to navigate the Tuamotus atolls.Jul 27, 2025

PublishedJul 27, 2025

Duration26:47

Views264K

Why Can’t Sailboats Go Faster? (explained with real footage)The crew of Nahoa explains how waterline length dictates hull speed and influences future boat design decisions.Jul 13, 2025

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration19:08

Views123K

What It Took to Fix Our Boat After 7 Months AloneA 20-year-old Lagoon catamaran undergoes a major refit including sail drive maintenance and through-hull valve replacements.Jun 29, 2025

PublishedJun 29, 2025

Duration34:11

Views129K

We Left Our Boat for 7 Months… Here’s What Went WrongThe owner of Nahoa performs a sail drive diaphragm replacement and anchor locker repair in Apataki, Fiji.Jun 22, 2025

PublishedJun 22, 2025

Duration30:05

Views188K

Why We’re Starting a NEW Production Series CatamaranThe crew evaluates aluminum hulls and forward cockpits at the International Multi-Hall Show for offshore design.May 25, 2025

PublishedMay 25, 2025

Duration23:50

Views249K

INFLATABLE SAILS! The Future of Sailing?The Neel 52 trimaran features a central hull basement providing full standing headroom for engine and system maintenance.May 11, 2025

PublishedMay 11, 2025

Duration23:06

Views190K

We’re Launching a PRODUCTION SERIES ALUMINUM CatamaranBen and Ashley are developing a new production series of aluminum catamarans for blue-water cruising.Apr 27, 2025

PublishedApr 27, 2025

Duration19:45

Views80K

Life Update. What Happened to the Boat Build?Ashley and Ben abandon the Nahoa 55 build after failing to secure design exclusivity, and restart with a new naval architect.Apr 13, 2025

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration27:34

Views122K

NOT Our Smartest Decision! Hauling in the Middle of NOWHEREThe owner of Nahoa prepares his 41-ft catamaran for six months of storage in a remote boatyard.Mar 30, 2025

PublishedMar 30, 2025

Duration24:13

Views122K

Hauling Out on the Edge of an Atoll… Our Sketchiest Yet!Ben hauls out the catamaran Nahoa solo at a remote, family-run boatyard in the Apataki atoll.Mar 16, 2025

PublishedMar 16, 2025

Duration25:23

Views132K

Catching Wild Chickens… How Hard Can It Be?The crew of Nahoa navigates food spoilage and fuel shortages while exploring remote atolls in French Polynesia.Mar 2, 2025

PublishedMar 2, 2025

Duration32:07

Views70K

Hope This Works…The crew of Nahoa replaces a damaged shroud at anchor using Dyneema lines to support the mast.Feb 16, 2025

PublishedFeb 16, 2025

Duration32:02

Views72K

This Could Fail at Any Moment. What Now?The crew of Nahoa replaces a damaged starboard shroud after discovering broken wire strands in the Tuamotus.Feb 2, 2025

PublishedFeb 2, 2025

Duration28:23

Views101K

LIFE at SEA (asmr)Nahoa's crew catches and eats a large fish at sea in an ASMR-style moment.Jan 5, 2025

PublishedJan 5, 2025

Duration23:23

Views104K

Yacht Life vs Tourist LifeThe crew of Nahoa replaces a damaged Code Zero sail before sailing from Tahiti to Moorea, French Polynesia.Dec 22, 2024

PublishedDec 22, 2024

Duration23:40

Views92K

180 Days Living in French PolynesiaThe crew of Nahoa navigates the Tuamotu Archipelago, prioritizing anchoring over moorings during intense squall conditions.Dec 8, 2024

PublishedDec 8, 2024

Duration18:51

Views234K

Most Tourists Never See THIS in French PolynesiaThe crew of Nahoa navigates narrow atoll passes in French Polynesia while documenting widespread ocean plastic pollution.Nov 24, 2024

PublishedNov 24, 2024

Duration27:46

Views88K

3 YR OLD Dives with SharksThe crew of *Nahoa* uses recycled pearl farm buoys to float anchor chain in the Tuamotu Archipelago.Nov 10, 2024

PublishedNov 10, 2024

Duration21:57

Views69K

Paradise or Nightmare? Life on a South Pacific AtollNavigating Tuamotu atoll passes and anchoring in coral-heavy lagoons requires careful tidal timing and visual depth scouting.Oct 27, 2024

PublishedOct 27, 2024

Duration34:21

Views172K

The Price Some Sailors Pay to Reach THISNavigating the Raoria pass requires timing slack water to avoid strong currents and spotting coral bommies visually.Oct 13, 2024

PublishedOct 13, 2024

Duration21:50

Views225K

That’s NOT Supposed to Look Like ThatThe crew of Nahoa manages a torn headsail while navigating the remote and swell-exposed Marquesas Islands.Sep 29, 2024

PublishedSep 29, 2024

Duration27:42

Views91K

Asking Locals What They Do for a Living on a Remote IslandNahoa crew retrieves an anchor from 25 meters of water while assisting locals traveling between Marquesas islands.Sep 15, 2024

PublishedSep 15, 2024

Duration33:42

Views71K

The Forgotten Land Very Few SeeThe crew of Nahoa clears customs in the Marquesas after a 26-day Pacific crossing to explore Fatu Hiva.Sep 1, 2024

PublishedSep 1, 2024

Duration33:29

Views222K

26 Days LOCKED on a BOATThe crew of Nahoa completes a 26-day Pacific passage while managing heavy swells and routine boat maintenance.Aug 24, 2024

PublishedAug 24, 2024

Duration25:30

Views88K

What Happens 1,000 Miles From ShoreThe crew of Nahoa repairs a chafed Code Zero torsion line during a 2,800-nautical-mile Pacific passage.Aug 4, 2024

PublishedAug 4, 2024

Duration23:33

Views612K

26 Days Off Grid At SeaThe crew of Nahoa bypasses the Galapagos to avoid $3,000 in permit fees during a Pacific crossing.Jul 21, 2024

PublishedJul 21, 2024

Duration26:28

Views159K

How We Defend Against PIRATES After 10 YEARS at SeaCruisers mitigate piracy risks by avoiding known hotspots and using VHF radios to signal for assistance.Jul 7, 2024

PublishedJul 7, 2024

Duration35:43

Views415K

Why is the COLOMBIAN MILITARY Protecting This ROCK 300 Miles Offshore?The crew of Nahoa visits the remote, protected Malpelo Island while sailing from Panama to the Marquesas.Jun 23, 2024

PublishedJun 23, 2024

Duration24:20

Views684K

Hot and Sweaty: Prepping for 30 Days at Sea in PanamaNahoa adds four 15-gallon fuel jerry cans to ensure safety during a 30-day Pacific passage.Jun 9, 2024

PublishedJun 9, 2024

Duration19:33

Views99K

The Real Panama Canal: What Tourists Don't See!The catamaran Nahoa transits the Panama Canal by rafting with other vessels and utilizing volunteer line handlers.May 26, 2024

PublishedMay 26, 2024

Duration30:32

Views206K

The Guna Tribe: A Silent BattleErosion and rising sea levels have significantly altered the geography of the Guna Yala islands in Panama.May 5, 2024

PublishedMay 5, 2024

Duration29:00

Views150K

The Sea Has No MercyA 41-foot catamaran crew manages 35-knot gusts and steep seas during a passage off the Colombian coast.Apr 21, 2024

PublishedApr 21, 2024

Duration29:11

Views1.4M

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