Cruising Meraki • Sailing Family

We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate…

Pukapuka, Cook Islands· Jul 2024

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Stan Huntingford C&L Explorer Sailboat SOLDMeraki, an Explorer 45 HUNTINGFORD, is listed for sale after a multi-year refit including 1,200 watts of solar.22 Jul 2024

Published22 Jul 2024

Duration2:46

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Unplanned MAGICAL stop | Suwarrow, Cook Islands | Ep 120The crew stops at Suwarrow in the Cook Islands to visit with park rangers and observe coconut crabs.15 Jul 2024 · Pukapuka, Cook Islands

Published15 Jul 2024

Duration11:22

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LocationPukapuka, Cook Islands

AU REVOIR French Polynesia | Ep 119The crew completes French Polynesia checkout procedures in Bora Bora before beginning a 10-day passage to Tonga.1 Jul 2024 · Bora-Bora, France

Published1 Jul 2024

Duration16:24

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LocationBora-Bora, France

HUGE UPGRADES and Real time updates | Ep 118The owners of the sailboat Meraki have listed the vessel for sale while continuing to cruise Fiji.15 Jun 2024 · Ba, Fiji

Published15 Jun 2024

Duration13:19

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LocationBa, Fiji

New Friends in the Societies | Huahine & Raiatea | Ep 117The crew sails 20 miles from Huahine to Raiatea and tours botanical gardens with a local guide.29 Jan 2024 · Tumaraa, France

Published29 Jan 2024

Duration10:51

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LocationTumaraa, France

STINGRAY City | Sailing to Mo'orea | Ep 116The crew grounds their boat on a sandbar while approaching an anchorage in Mo'orea, French Polynesia.8 Jan 2024 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Published8 Jan 2024

Duration15:09

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LocationMoorea-Maiao, France

We SAILED to Tahiti! | French Polynesia | Ep 115Meraki times a Tuamotu atoll pass using the "tide guesstimator" spreadsheet, then radios Papeete harbour master for runway-crossing clearance.18 Dec 2023 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Published18 Dec 2023

Duration14:25

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LocationHitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Living in a Postcard | Toau | Ep 114A cruising family navigates atoll passes in the Tuamotu Archipelago and performs engine bay cooling upgrades.3 Dec 2023 · Fakarava, France

Published3 Dec 2023

Duration19:18

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LocationFakarava, France

Paradise Found | HAVAIKI Pearl Farm | Ep 113Havaiki pearl farm in Fakarava offers tours where visitors open oysters and keep the pearl inside.18 Sept 2023 · Fakarava, France

Published18 Sept 2023

Duration15:09

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LocationFakarava, France

After the storm BLISS | Tuamotu | Ep 112The crew uses a float on their anchor chain to protect coral reefs in Fakarava, France.28 Aug 2023 · Queensland, Australia

Published28 Aug 2023

Duration12:46

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LocationQueensland, Australia

Storms and Boat COLLISIONS | SAILING THE TUAMOTUS | EP 111A 45-foot catamaran survives a 40-knot squall and a mooring-line collision in Fakarava, French Polynesia.14 Aug 2023 · Fakarava, France

Published14 Aug 2023

Duration21:15

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LocationFakarava, France

Marquesas to Tuamotus | Sailing South Pacific | Ep 110The crew uses a floating chain technique with fenders to anchor safely in the Fakarava atoll.31 Jul 2023 · Archipel des Tuamotu

Published31 Jul 2023

Duration25:36

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LocationArchipel des Tuamotu

Marquesan Tattoos and German Chocolate | Ep 109A double-gasket error on an oil filter caused a total oil leak and engine failure on Nuku Hiva.26 Jun 2023 · Nuku Hiva, France

Published26 Jun 2023

Duration25:26

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LocationNuku Hiva, France

Intense Hikes on Nuku Hiva | Sailing French Polynesia | Ep 10818 Jun 2023

Published18 Jun 2023

Duration28:51

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Island Hopping in the Marquesas | Sailing French Polynesia | Ep 1075 Jun 2023

Published5 Jun 2023

Duration17:17

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BIRTHDAY BASH to Fatu Hiva | Marquesas, French Polynesia | Ep 10629 May 2023

Published29 May 2023

Duration15:27

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WE CAN'T CHECK INTO THE COUNTRY?! | Marquesas, French Polynesia | Ep 105A cruising family completes customs check-in in Hivaoa, French Polynesia, after a 3,310-nautical-mile Pacific crossing.22 May 2023 · Hiva Oa, France

Published22 May 2023

Duration19:31

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LocationHiva Oa, France

LANDFALL at LAST | French Polynesia | Ep 104The crew of the catamaran Meraki completes a 26-day Pacific crossing, arriving at Hiva Oa, French Polynesia.15 May 2023 · Pacific Ocean, north of French Polynesia

Published15 May 2023

Duration19:24

Views13K

LocationPacific Ocean, north of French Polynesia

EQUATOR CROSSING | Pacific Crossing PT 4 | Ep 103The crew of the 45-ft sailboat Meraki crosses the equator after 20 days of sailing from Mexico.1 May 2023 · 3 degrees North, 128 degrees West (Pacific Ocean)

Published1 May 2023

Duration19:36

Views11K

Location3 degrees North, 128 degrees West (Pacific Ocean)

FAMILY LIFE at SEA | Pacific Crossing PT 3 | Ep 10224 Apr 2023

Published24 Apr 2023

Duration29:43

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Repairs at Isla Socorro | Pacific Crossing PT 2 | Ep 10117 Apr 2023

Published17 Apr 2023

Duration18:56

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Family Sails ACROSS the Pacific Pt 1 | Ep 10010 Apr 2023

Published10 Apr 2023

Duration18:31

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ADIOS Mexico, BONJOUR French Polynesia | Ep 9913 Mar 2023

Published13 Mar 2023

Duration13:59

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The END of an ERA | Final Weeks in Mexico | Ep 986 Mar 2023

Published6 Mar 2023

Duration12:18

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We found the most beautiful beach in MEXICO | Rancho Majahua, Carrizal | Ep 9727 Feb 2023

Published27 Feb 2023

Duration16:37

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South for the HOLIDAYS | Tenacatita, Mexico | Ep 9620 Feb 2023

Published20 Feb 2023

Duration18:21

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The TOWN with NO Roads | Yelapa | Ep 9513 Feb 2023

Published13 Feb 2023

Duration19:52

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One LAST Gorgeous SOC Anchorage | Isla San Fransisco | Ep 94A family crew sails 400 nautical miles from Isla San Francisco to Banderas Bay for a citizenship ceremony.6 Feb 2023 · Isla San Francisco, Sea of Cortez

Published6 Feb 2023

Duration20:11

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LocationIsla San Francisco, Sea of Cortez

Exploring BEAUTIFUL Coves | SEA OF CORTEZ | Ep 9330 Jan 2023

Published30 Jan 2023

Duration17:00

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Spinnaker SUCCESS & GHOSTLY Towns | Sea of Cortez | Ep 9223 Jan 2023

Published23 Jan 2023

Duration25:23

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Our Fastest Sail Yet | Sea of Cortez | Ep 919 Jan 2023

Published9 Jan 2023

Duration16:25

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We can't LEAVE?! | Puerto Peñasco | Ep 902 Jan 2023

Published2 Jan 2023

Duration25:03

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Nearly done in the BOATYARD | Ep 8926 Dec 2022

Published26 Dec 2022

Duration17:02

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Teak Overhaul on our 45 Year Old Boat | Cruising Life | Ep 8812 Dec 2022

Published12 Dec 2022

Duration18:25

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Realities of Cruising Life | Ep 875 Dec 2022

Published5 Dec 2022

Duration23:52

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Hauling out our Sailboat in Puerto Peñasco | Rocky Point | Ep 8628 Nov 2022

Published28 Nov 2022

Duration15:32

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Prepping for Haul Out! | Northern Sea of Cortez | Ep 8514 Nov 2022

Published14 Nov 2022

Duration18:06

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Summer Storms in Bahia de los Angeles | Sea of Cortez | Ep 84A family manages 37-knot gusts at anchor in Bahia de los Angeles using a 7:1 scope.7 Nov 2022

Published7 Nov 2022

Duration14:02

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Northern Sea of Cortez Sailing & Swimming with Sea Lions | Ep 8331 Oct 2022

Published31 Oct 2022

Duration23:53

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Meet our new Neighbours | Living with Whale Sharks | Ep 8224 Oct 2022

Published24 Oct 2022

Duration14:12

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Let's SLOOOOOW down | Midriff Islands | Ep 8117 Oct 2022

Published17 Oct 2022

Duration20:42

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It isn't ALL SUNSHINE & COCKTAILS | Sea of Cortez | Ep 8010 Oct 2022

Published10 Oct 2022

Duration23:14

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The COOLEST Jellyfish we've ever SEEN! | Sailing in Baja Mexico | Ep 793 Oct 2022

Published3 Oct 2022

Duration18:43

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The Sailing Community IS THE BEST | Sea of Cortez | 7826 Sept 2022

Published26 Sept 2022

Duration22:28

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BEST ANCHORAGE IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ?! | Baja California | Ep 7719 Sept 2022

Published19 Sept 2022

Duration12:20

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Amazing Sailing in the Sea of Cortez | Ep 7612 Sept 2022

Published12 Sept 2022

Duration14:10

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OFF Grid Sailing | Solo Dad Sails into Agua Verde | Ep 755 Sept 2022

Published5 Sept 2022

Duration21:12

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SOLO Sailing DAD AT SEA WITH 2 KIDS| Sea of Cortez Mexico | Ep 7429 Aug 2022

Published29 Aug 2022

Duration13:21

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Tough GOODBYES | La Paz | Ep 7322 Aug 2022

Published22 Aug 2022

Duration9:29

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WHAT IT'S LIKE TO Sail the World with KIDS | BAJA Mexico | Ep 728 Aug 2022

Published8 Aug 2022

Duration19:19

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Young Family Living on a SAILBOAT in MEXICO | NOMAD Sailing FAMILY | Ep 716 Aug 2022

Published6 Aug 2022

Duration10:16

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Below Deck in Coromuel Winds | Baja, Mexico | Ep 7023 Jul 2022

Published23 Jul 2022

Duration17:35

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FREEDOM! Sailing Across the GULF of CALIFORNIA | Part 2 | Ep 696 Jul 2022

Published6 Jul 2022

Duration16:31

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MOST EPIC SAIL YET | Crossing the Gulf of California Part 1 | Ep 6827 Jun 2022

Published27 Jun 2022

Duration19:44

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A step Back in TIME - Mazatlan! | Mainland Mexico | Ep 6720 Jun 2022

Published20 Jun 2022

Duration19:52

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World's Longest WAVE and Termites?! | SAILING MEXICO | Ep 6613 Jun 2022

Published13 Jun 2022

Duration18:06

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Learning to SAIL UPWIND | Mexico | Ep 656 Jun 2022

Published6 Jun 2022

Duration27:06

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Goodbye to BANDERAS BAY for the SEASON | Mainland Mexico | Ep 64 HD 1080p30 May 2022

Published30 May 2022

Duration22:58

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BOOBIES in the Galapagos of Mexico | Isla Isabel, Mexico | Ep 6316 May 2022

Published16 May 2022

Duration15:10

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NEW CREW and NEW PERSPECTIVES | Sailing Pacific Mexico | Ep 629 May 2022

Published9 May 2022

Duration23:24

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3 degrees North, 128 degrees West (Pacific Ocean)1Archipel des Tuamotu1Area A (Egmont/Pender Harbour), Canada1Area D (Oyster Bay/Buttle Lake), Canada2Ba, Fiji1Bora-Bora, France1Fakarava, France3Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France1Hiva Oa, France1Isla San Francisco, Sea of Cortez1Moorea-Maiao, France1Municipio de San Felipe, Mexico1Nuku Hiva, France1Pacific Ocean1Pacific Ocean, north of French Polynesia1Pukapuka, Cook Islands1Queensland, Australia1Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada1Tumaraa, France1Victoria, Canada1