Sailing Big Lost · video

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Connor and Kelly return to their 400-acre property, Black Butte Ranch, in Idaho after two and a half years of living aboard their boat, Big Lost, in the South Pacific.Watch The couple maintains the ranch as a long-term backup plan and investment, sharing the land with 11 other families.1:17 During their visit, they inspect the property’s irrigation infrastructure, noting that cattle grazing on adjacent BLM land damaged the ditches and head gates during their absence.4:44 The trip focuses on reconnecting with family and friends, including celebrating their daughter the crew's child's 13th birthday.8:40 While the children find the transition back to their former home environment seamless, the experience highlights a shift in perspective for the parents.12:07 The time spent on the water has altered their connection to their previous life in the mountains, reinforcing their preference for the lifestyle aboard Big Lost over the responsibilities of land ownership.12:41

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