Sailing Big Lost

Welcome to Sailing Big Lost ⛵ We’re a family of four who traded a life we loved on land for something far less conventional — living aboard a sailboat and exploring the world together. We share the adventures, challenges, and lessons that come from choosing a different path. From ocean crossings and remote anchorages to boat breakdowns, homeschooling, and ordinary family life, this is the real sto…

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We Went Back to the Life We Left Behind… But It Felt DifferentConnor and Kelly inspect irrigation ditches and head gates at their Idaho property, Black Butte Ranch.13 oct 2026 · Boise, United States

Publicado13 oct 2026

Duración13:15

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UbicaciónBoise, United States

We Swam With Humpback Whales… Then Left Our Boat BehindThe crew of Big Lost secured their vessel in Phaeton Bay, Tahiti, for a 30-day unattended period.6 oct 2026 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Publicado6 oct 2026

Duración30:20

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UbicaciónMoorea-Maiao, France

We Finally Stopped Rushing… Life Aboard Got QuietThe crew of Big Lost recalibrates their chain counter and repairs a watermaker before leaving for home.22 sept 2026 · Faʻaʻā, France

Publicado22 sept 2026

Duración18:58

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UbicaciónFaʻaʻā, France

We Almost Left Tahiti… I’m Glad We StayedThe crew of Big Lost extended their stay in Tahiti after the arrival of the vessel Palaran.8 sept 2026 · Punaʻauiʻa, France

Publicado8 sept 2026

Duración13:13

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UbicaciónPunaʻauiʻa, France

We Wanted a Different Life… This Is Where It Took UsA family of four transitioned from a 62-foot to a 44-foot catamaran to simplify their long-term cruising.1 sept 2026 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Publicado1 sept 2026

Duración14:03

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UbicaciónHitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Some Problems Follow You Across OceansConnor of Big Lost struggles with persistent charging failures and faulty Balmar XT90 alternators across the Pacific.25 ago 2026 · Colón, Panama

Publicado25 ago 2026

Duración13:01

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UbicaciónColón, Panama

We Came to Tahiti to Fix One Problem…Big Lost transports three faulty Balmar alternators to a repair shop in Papeete for diagnostic testing.18 ago 2026 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Publicado18 ago 2026

Duración15:47

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UbicaciónHitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

We Needed to Leave… But the Weather Had Other PlansBig Lost relocates to Cook's Bay on Moorea to shelter from 30-knot winds instead of sailing to Tahiti.11 ago 2026 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Publicado11 ago 2026

Duración9:05

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UbicaciónMoorea-Maiao, France

We Never Expected to Find Family HereThe crew of Big Lost remains in Moorea while their friends on Kaikoa depart for New Zealand.4 ago 2026 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Publicado4 ago 2026

Duración15:12

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UbicaciónMoorea-Maiao, France

Sailing to Moorea Was Hard, The Reward Made It Worth ItBig Lost completes a 178-nautical-mile passage to Moorea before anchoring in a crowded bay near Tahiti.28 jul 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

Publicado28 jul 2026

Duración20:23

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UbicaciónTeva I Uta, France

We Came for Paradise We Found Something BetterThe crew of Big Lost navigates the Tuamotus, trading active exploration for community and fresh food sourcing.21 jul 2026 · Rangiroa, France

Publicado21 jul 2026

Duración14:28

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UbicaciónRangiroa, France

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.14 jul 2026 · Archipel des Tuamotu

Publicado14 jul 2026

Duración7:49

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UbicaciónArchipel 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.7 jul 2026 · Fakarava, France

Publicado7 jul 2026

Duración30:14

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UbicaciónFakarava, France

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.30 jun 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

Publicado30 jun 2026

Duración17:55

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UbicaciónTeva I Uta, France

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.23 jun 2026 · Anaa, France

Publicado23 jun 2026

Duración16:44

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UbicaciónAnaa, France

This Is Why We Crossed The PacificA family times a tidal pass entry at Rairua Atoll after a 500-mile passage from the Marquesas.16 jun 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

Publicado16 jun 2026

Duración18:29

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UbicaciónTeva I Uta, France

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.9 jun 2026 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publicado9 jun 2026

Duración11:21

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UbicaciónNuku Hiva, France

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.2 jun 2026 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publicado2 jun 2026

Duración9:30

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UbicaciónNuku Hiva, France

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

Publicado26 may 2026

Duración8:42

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UbicaciónNuku Hiva, France

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

Publicado19 may 2026

Duración10:00

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UbicaciónPacific 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.12 may 2026 · Pacific Ocean

Publicado12 may 2026

Duración17:58

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UbicaciónPacific Ocean

This Is It. We’re Crossing the PacificBig Lost departs the Galapagos on a 3,000-nautical-mile passage to the Marquesas.5 may 2026 · Parroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador

Publicado5 may 2026

Duración8:53

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UbicaciónParroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador

This Is Where the Galápagos Changed for UsAn alternator failure occurs during a calm passage between San Cristobal and Isabela in the Galápagos.28 abr 2026 · Parroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador

Publicado28 abr 2026

Duración6:49

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UbicaciónParroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador

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.21 abr 2026 · Parroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador

Publicado21 abr 2026

Duración9:05

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UbicaciónParroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador

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.14 abr 2026 · Pacific Ocean, between Panama and the Galápagos

Publicado14 abr 2026

Duración13:39

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UbicaciónPacific 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.7 abr 2026 · Pacific Ocean, en route to the Galápagos

Publicado7 abr 2026

Duración11:32

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UbicaciónPacific 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.31 mar 2026 · Bella Vista, Panama

Publicado31 mar 2026

Duración3:51

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UbicaciónBella Vista, Panama

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.24 mar 2026 · Bella Vista, Panama

Publicado24 mar 2026

Duración13:02

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UbicaciónBella Vista, Panama

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.17 mar 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado17 mar 2026

Duración5:38

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UbicaciónLas Huacas, Panama

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.10 mar 2026 · Bella Vista, Panama

Publicado10 mar 2026

Duración5:23

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UbicaciónBella Vista, Panama

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.3 mar 2026 · La Chorrera, Panama

Publicado3 mar 2026

Duración14:00

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UbicaciónLa Chorrera, Panama

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.24 feb 2026 · Cristóbal, Panama

Publicado24 feb 2026

Duración7:33

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UbicaciónCristóbal, 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.17 feb 2026 · Cristóbal, Panama

Publicado17 feb 2026

Duración11:43

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UbicaciónCristóbal, Panama

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.10 feb 2026 · Cristóbal, Panama

Publicado10 feb 2026

Duración14:34

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UbicaciónCristóbal, Panama

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.3 feb 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado3 feb 2026

Duración19:28

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UbicaciónLas Huacas, Panama

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

Publicado27 ene 2026

Duración22:53

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UbicaciónLas Huacas, Panama

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.20 ene 2026 · Bella Vista, Panama

Publicado20 ene 2026

Duración12:54

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UbicaciónBella Vista, Panama

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.6 ene 2026 · Cristóbal, Panama

Publicado6 ene 2026

Duración6:45

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UbicaciónCristóbal, Panama

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.30 dic 2025 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publicado30 dic 2025

Duración21:55

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UbicaciónLas Huacas, Panama

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.23 dic 2025 · Mormagedub (Isla Maquina), Panama

Publicado23 dic 2025

Duración11:47

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UbicaciónMormagedub (Isla Maquina), 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.16 dic 2025 · Ailigandí, Panama

Publicado16 dic 2025

Duración21:54

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UbicaciónAiligandí, Panama

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.9 dic 2025 · Gaigirgordub, Panama

Publicado9 dic 2025

Duración41:18

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UbicaciónGaigirgordub, Panama

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

Publicado2 dic 2025

Duración20:53

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UbicaciónGuna Yala, 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.25 nov 2025 · Guna Yala, Panama

Publicado25 nov 2025

Duración37:03

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UbicaciónGuna Yala, 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.18 nov 2025 · Soacha, Colombia

Publicado18 nov 2025

Duración36:04

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UbicaciónSoacha, Colombia

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.4 nov 2025 · Minca, Colombia

Publicado4 nov 2025

Duración21:46

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UbicaciónMinca, Colombia

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.21 oct 2025 · Cartagena, Colombia

Publicado21 oct 2025

Duración31:17

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UbicaciónCartagena, Colombia

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

Publicado14 oct 2025

Duración39:02

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UbicaciónCaribbean 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.7 oct 2025 · Bonaire, Netherlands

Publicado7 oct 2025

Duración31:09

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UbicaciónBonaire, Netherlands

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.30 sept 2025 · Kralendijk, Netherlands

Publicado30 sept 2025

Duración29:12

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UbicaciónKralendijk, Netherlands

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

Publicado23 sept 2025

Duración38:25

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UbicaciónCaribbean 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.16 sept 2025 · Caribbean Sea

Publicado16 sept 2025

Duración35:26

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UbicaciónCaribbean Sea

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

Publicado9 sept 2025

Duración7:51

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UbicaciónBirchgrove, Grenada

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.2 sept 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

Publicado2 sept 2025

Duración15:08

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UbicaciónBirchgrove, Grenada

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.26 ago 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

Publicado26 ago 2025

Duración17:54

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UbicaciónBirchgrove, Grenada

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.19 ago 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

Publicado19 ago 2025

Duración29:45

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UbicaciónBirchgrove, Grenada

From Sea to Summit: Sailing Martinique & Climbing Mount PeléeThe crew of Big Lost replaces a leaking raw water pump while navigating fishing traps near Martinique.12 ago 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Publicado12 ago 2025

Duración23:42

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UbicaciónLe Lamentin, France

Our Dinghy SANK?! Sailing to MartiniqueThe crew of *Big Lost* manages a swamped dinghy and worn propeller bushings while sailing toward Martinique.5 ago 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Publicado5 ago 2025

Duración32:53

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UbicaciónLe Lamentin, France

We Left in the Wrong Weather… Then Ripped Our Sail!The crew of Big Lost ripped their Code 55 sail while dodging a fishing buoy near Montserrat.29 jul 2025 · Baie-Mahault, France

Publicado29 jul 2025

Duración24:15

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UbicaciónBaie-Mahault, France

After the Fun in Sint Maarten, We Set Sail for Saint KittsThe crew of Big Lost upgrades to an aluminum Go-Do dinghy for better handling in open-ocean chop.22 jul 2025

Publicado22 jul 2025

Duración28:39

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Ailigandí, Panama1Anaa, France1Archipel des Tuamotu1Baie-Mahault, France1Bella Vista, Panama4Birchgrove, Grenada4Boise, United States1Bonaire, Netherlands1Buccaneer, Bahamas1Camagüey, Cuba1Canet-en-Roussillon, France1Caribbean Sea3Cartagena, Colombia1City of Freeport, Bahamas3Colón, Panama1Cristóbal, Panama4Dania Beach, United States4Exuma, Bahamas2Faʻaʻā, France1Fakarava, France1Fort Lauderdale, United States2Gaigirgordub, Panama1Guanaja, Honduras1Guna Yala, Panama2Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France2Isla Mujeres, Mexico1Kralendijk, Netherlands1La Chorrera, Panama1Las Huacas, Panama4Le Lamentin, France2Livingston, Guatemala10Los Amates, Guatemala1Madrid, Spain1Minca, Colombia1Moorea-Maiao, France3Mormagedub (Isla Maquina), Panama1New Providence, Bahamas7Nuku Hiva, France3Pacific Ocean2Pacific Ocean, between Panama and the Galápagos1Pacific Ocean, en route to the Galápagos1Parham Town, British Virgin Islands1Parroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador3Polk County, United States1Punaʻauiʻa, France1Rangiroa, France1Road Town, British Virgin Islands4Saint Thomas - Saint John District, United States1Soacha, Colombia1South Eleuthera, Bahamas1Spanish Wells, Bahamas1Teva I Uta, France3