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…

Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France· sept. 2026

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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

Publié1 sept. 2026

Durée14:03

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LieuHitiaʻa 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 août 2026 · Colón, Panama

Publié25 août 2026

Durée13:01

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LieuColón, 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 août 2026 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Publié18 août 2026

Durée15:47

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LieuHitiaʻa 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 août 2026 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Publié11 août 2026

Durée9:05

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LieuMoorea-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 août 2026 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Publié4 août 2026

Durée15:12

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LieuMoorea-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 juil. 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

Publié28 juil. 2026

Durée20:23

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LieuTeva 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 juil. 2026 · Rangiroa, France

Publié21 juil. 2026

Durée14:28

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LieuRangiroa, 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 juil. 2026 · Archipel des Tuamotu

Publié14 juil. 2026

Durée7:49

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LieuArchipel 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 juil. 2026 · Fakarava, France

Publié7 juil. 2026

Durée30:14

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LieuFakarava, 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 juin 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

Publié30 juin 2026

Durée17:55

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LieuTeva 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 juin 2026 · Anaa, France

Publié23 juin 2026

Durée16:44

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LieuAnaa, 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 juin 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

Publié16 juin 2026

Durée18:29

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LieuTeva 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 juin 2026 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publié9 juin 2026

Durée11:21

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LieuNuku 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 juin 2026 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publié2 juin 2026

Durée9:30

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LieuNuku Hiva, France

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

Publié26 mai 2026

Durée8:42

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LieuNuku Hiva, France

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

Publié19 mai 2026

Durée10:00

Vues9K

LieuPacific 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 mai 2026 · Pacific Ocean

Publié12 mai 2026

Durée17:58

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LieuPacific Ocean

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

Publié5 mai 2026

Durée8:53

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LieuParroquia 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 avr. 2026 · Parroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador

Publié28 avr. 2026

Durée6:49

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LieuParroquia 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 avr. 2026 · Parroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador

Publié21 avr. 2026

Durée9:05

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LieuParroquia 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 avr. 2026 · Pacific Ocean, between Panama and the Galápagos

Publié14 avr. 2026

Durée13:39

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LieuPacific 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 avr. 2026 · Pacific Ocean, en route to the Galápagos

Publié7 avr. 2026

Durée11:32

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LieuPacific 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 mars 2026 · Bella Vista, Panama

Publié31 mars 2026

Durée3:51

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LieuBella 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 mars 2026 · Bella Vista, Panama

Publié24 mars 2026

Durée13:02

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LieuBella 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 mars 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publié17 mars 2026

Durée5:38

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LieuLas 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 mars 2026 · Bella Vista, Panama

Publié10 mars 2026

Durée5:23

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LieuBella 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 mars 2026 · La Chorrera, Panama

Publié3 mars 2026

Durée14:00

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LieuLa 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 févr. 2026 · Cristóbal, Panama

Publié24 févr. 2026

Durée7:33

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LieuCristóbal, 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 févr. 2026 · Cristóbal, Panama

Publié17 févr. 2026

Durée11:43

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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 févr. 2026 · Cristóbal, Panama

Publié10 févr. 2026

Durée14:34

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LieuCristóbal, 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 févr. 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publié3 févr. 2026

Durée19:28

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LieuLas 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 janv. 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publié27 janv. 2026

Durée22:53

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LieuLas 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 janv. 2026 · Bella Vista, Panama

Publié20 janv. 2026

Durée12:54

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LieuBella 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 janv. 2026 · Cristóbal, Panama

Publié6 janv. 2026

Durée6:45

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LieuCristóbal, 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 déc. 2025 · Las Huacas, Panama

Publié30 déc. 2025

Durée21:55

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LieuLas 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 déc. 2025 · Mormagedub (Isla Maquina), Panama

Publié23 déc. 2025

Durée11:47

Vues16K

LieuMormagedub (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 déc. 2025 · Ailigandí, Panama

Publié16 déc. 2025

Durée21:54

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LieuAiligandí, 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 déc. 2025 · Gaigirgordub, Panama

Publié9 déc. 2025

Durée41:18

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LieuGaigirgordub, Panama

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

Publié2 déc. 2025

Durée20:53

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LieuGuna 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

Publié25 nov. 2025

Durée37:03

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LieuGuna 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

Publié18 nov. 2025

Durée36:04

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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

Publié4 nov. 2025

Durée21:46

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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

Publié21 oct. 2025

Durée31:17

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LieuCartagena, 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

Publié14 oct. 2025

Durée39:02

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LieuCaribbean 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

Publié7 oct. 2025

Durée31:09

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LieuBonaire, 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

Publié30 sept. 2025

Durée29:12

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LieuKralendijk, 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

Publié23 sept. 2025

Durée38:25

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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

Publié16 sept. 2025

Durée35:26

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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

Publié9 sept. 2025

Durée7:51

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LieuBirchgrove, 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

Publié2 sept. 2025

Durée15:08

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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 août 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

Publié26 août 2025

Durée17:54

Vues5K

LieuBirchgrove, 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 août 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

Publié19 août 2025

Durée29:45

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LieuBirchgrove, 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 août 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Publié12 août 2025

Durée23:42

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LieuLe 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 août 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Publié5 août 2025

Durée32:53

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LieuLe 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 juil. 2025 · Baie-Mahault, France

Publié29 juil. 2025

Durée24:15

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LieuBaie-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 juil. 2025

Publié22 juil. 2025

Durée28:39

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Boat Life in Sint Maarten: Dinghies, Beaches & Island VibesThe crew of Big Lost repairs a leaking black water valve and replaces fried 90-amp alternators in Sint Maarten.15 juil. 2025

Publié15 juil. 2025

Durée25:09

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Into the Wind: Sailing East to Sint MaartenThe crew of the Vision Triple Four motors to St. Martin while managing sargassum and alternator upgrades.8 juil. 2025

Publié8 juil. 2025

Durée25:27

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BVI Bound! The Next Leg of Our Southbound Sailing AdventureThe crew of Big Lost replaces alternators and a water pump before sailing to Virgin Gorda, BVI.1 juil. 2025

Publié1 juil. 2025

Durée31:06

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Package Delays & Island Days | USVI Boat LifeThe crew of Big Lost repairs a radar ethernet connection and addresses a cracked acrylic window.24 juin 2025

Publié24 juin 2025

Durée34:36

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Ailigandí, Panama1Anaa, France1Archipel des Tuamotu1Baie-Mahault, France1Bella Vista, Panama4Birchgrove, Grenada4Bonaire, Netherlands1Caribbean Sea3Cartagena, Colombia1City of Freeport, Bahamas3Colón, Panama1Cristóbal, Panama4Dania Beach, United States4Fakarava, France1Fort Lauderdale, United States2Gaigirgordub, Panama1Guna Yala, Panama2Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France2Kralendijk, Netherlands1La Chorrera, Panama1Las Huacas, Panama4Le Lamentin, France2Minca, Colombia1Moorea-Maiao, France2Mormagedub (Isla Maquina), Panama1New Providence, Bahamas2Nuku Hiva, France3Pacific Ocean2Pacific Ocean, between Panama and the Galápagos1Pacific Ocean, en route to the Galápagos1Parroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador3Polk County, United States1Rangiroa, France1Soacha, Colombia1Teva I Uta, France3