Sailing Songbird

Middle School Music Teacher turned Sailor 🏴‍☠️⛵️ I'm Luke and I am setting out to circumnavigate our beautiful planet onboard my 1976 Vancouver 27. Last year, I was a middle school music teacher in the central district of Seattle and had the dream to sail around the world. In March of 2023, I decided I would quit after the school year to fulfill this dream. After the decision was made, I went t…

Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France· avr. 2026

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Under SERIOUS Threat of Deportation from Tahiti (Final Hope with the High Commissioner) | Ep. 19A sailor secures a rare visa extension in Tahiti after a passport expiration threatens his legal status.6 avr. 2026 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Publié6 avr. 2026

Durée29:19

Vues17K

LieuHitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Escaping a Pacific Atoll with NO Engine | Ep. 18A solo sailor without an engine secures a tow from locals to exit a lagoon before passage.27 mars 2026 · Rangiroa, France

Publié27 mars 2026

Durée29:53

Vues13K

LieuRangiroa, France

Scuba Diving with a WHALE in the Remote Pacific | Ep. 17A solo sailor completes scuba certification in Rangiroa and encounters a humpback whale during a training dive.17 mars 2026 · Rangiroa Atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

Publié17 mars 2026

Durée29:15

Vues10K

LieuRangiroa Atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

Life in the Remote Pacific—Exploring Ragniroa | EP 16Government-subsidized staples in French Polynesia are marked with red labels and cost significantly less than others.7 mars 2026 · Rangiroa Atoll,

Publié7 mars 2026

Durée23:01

Vues12K

LieuRangiroa Atoll,

Exploring an Atoll in French Polynesia with Locals | Ep. 15Local guidance is essential for safe spearfishing in French Polynesia to avoid the risk of ciguatera poisoning.28 févr. 2026 · Rangiroa, France

Publié28 févr. 2026

Durée19:19

Vues7K

LieuRangiroa, France

Where Have I Been This Past Year??Luke plans to resume YouTube uploads for his Vancouver 27, Songbird, starting from his time in Rangiroa.23 févr. 2026 · Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Publié23 févr. 2026

Durée9:25

Vues15K

LieuYap, Federated States of Micronesia

White-Water Engineless Sailing Into an Atoll—Most Dangerous Sailing I've Done | Ep. 14A sailor enters the Rangiroa atoll pass under sail alone, relying on favorable wind and shore-based scouting.15 oct. 2025 · Rangiroa, France

Publié15 oct. 2025

Durée13:58

Vues54K

LieuRangiroa, France

No Sleep for These Poor Ocean Sailors | Ep. 13The crew prepares for an engine-less entry into Rangiroa atoll by timing the tide and visual spotting.8 oct. 2025 · Pacific Ocean

Publié8 oct. 2025

Durée14:11

Vues33K

LieuPacific Ocean

Two Bros, One Boat— Life Offshore | Ep. 12The crew of Songbird recovers from an autopilot failure and a backwinded mainsail during a Pacific passage.8 mars 2025 · somewhere in the Pacific Ocean

Publié8 mars 2025

Durée15:57

Vues24K

Lieusomewhere in the Pacific Ocean

Going to Sea with a French Polynesian local for a WEEK! | Ep. 11Songbird departs the Marquesas for a 600-mile passage to Rangiroa Atoll with a newly serviced outboard engine.11 févr. 2025 · French Polynesia, France

Publié11 févr. 2025

Durée16:35

Vues13K

LieuFrench Polynesia, France

Traditional Earthen Oven "Umukai" Feast for my Birthday! Ep. 10A solo sailor prepares for a passage from Nuku Hiva to Rangiroa after a traditional Marquesan feast.22 janv. 2025 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publié22 janv. 2025

Durée22:14

Vues8K

LieuNuku Hiva, France

Exploring Ancient Cannibalism Grounds | Ep. 9Luke explores Nuku Hiva archaeological sites and stays with locals after anchoring Songbird in Hakaʻui.15 janv. 2025 · Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Publié15 janv. 2025

Durée26:38

Vues11K

LieuMarquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Trying Not To Fall Off A Cliff: Tattooed In The Bush At A HUGE Waterfall | Ep. 8Luke receives a traditional swallow tattoo on Nuku Hiva after completing 5,000 miles of sailing.19 déc. 2024 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publié19 déc. 2024

Durée16:45

Vues9K

LieuNuku Hiva, France

Extended Interview with Remote Marquesan Tattoo Artist | Bonus Episode!A Marquesan tattoo artist in Taiyohai, Nuku Hiva, discusses the cultural preservation and symbolism of traditional *patutiki*.17 déc. 2024 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publié17 déc. 2024

Durée1:09:54

Vues3K

LieuNuku Hiva, France

Inked in Nuku Hiva: Celebrating Independence Day in a Former French Colony | Ep. 7Luke gets a mahi-mahi tattoo in Nuku Hiva before attending Bastille Day celebrations at the local Barak.13 déc. 2024 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publié13 déc. 2024

Durée10:31

Vues10K

LieuNuku Hiva, France

Grocery Shopping on a Remote Archipelago in French Polynesia | Ep. 6Provisioning in French Polynesia involves identifying red-tagged, government-subsidized staples to manage grocery costs effectively while cruising.20 nov. 2024 · French Polynesia, France

Publié20 nov. 2024

Durée21:01

Vues22K

LieuFrench Polynesia, France

First Steps on Land After Seven Weeks at Sea | Exploring Beautiful Nuku Hiva | Ep. 5The crew of Songbird completes a 49-day passage to Nuku Hiva and manages international check-in requirements.13 nov. 2024 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publié13 nov. 2024

Durée17:22

Vues25K

LieuNuku Hiva, France

49 Days SOLO at Sea: Finally Arriving In French Polynesia | Ep. 4Luke navigates Songbird into Nuku Hiva using a dinghy to compensate for a malfunctioning windlass at night.6 nov. 2024 · Ua Huka, France

Publié6 nov. 2024

Durée20:57

Vues35K

LieuUa Huka, France

Stranded in the Pacific: No wind, No Engine - A Thousand miles from Shore | Day 27-46 Ep. 3Solo sailor Luke crosses the equator and reaches Nuku Hiva aboard the 27-foot sailboat Songbird after 40 days.30 oct. 2024 · Pacific Ocean

Publié30 oct. 2024

Durée32:18

Vues50K

LieuPacific Ocean

Broken Comms and a Blown Out Sail | Alone Across the Pacific | Day 6-25 Ep. 2The solo skipper of Songbird repairs a torn headsail and manages battery depletion during Pacific squalls.22 oct. 2024 · Pacific Ocean

Publié22 oct. 2024

Durée32:53

Vues41K

LieuPacific Ocean

49 Days ALONE at Sea: Solo Sailing the Pacific with No Engine | EPISODE 1 |@Sailing SongbirdThe sailboat Songbird departs La Paz for a 3,000-mile Pacific crossing without a functional inboard engine.14 oct. 2024 · Municipio de Comondú, Mexico

Publié14 oct. 2024

Durée20:08

Vues92K

LieuMunicipio de Comondú, Mexico

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