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· set 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 set 2026 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Pubblicato1 set 2026

Durata14:03

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PosizioneHitiaʻa 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

Pubblicato25 ago 2026

Durata13:01

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PosizioneColón, 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

Pubblicato18 ago 2026

Durata15:47

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PosizioneHitiaʻa 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

Pubblicato11 ago 2026

Durata9:05

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PosizioneMoorea-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

Pubblicato4 ago 2026

Durata15:12

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PosizioneMoorea-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 lug 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

Pubblicato28 lug 2026

Durata20:23

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PosizioneTeva 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 lug 2026 · Rangiroa, France

Pubblicato21 lug 2026

Durata14:28

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PosizioneRangiroa, 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 lug 2026 · Archipel des Tuamotu

Pubblicato14 lug 2026

Durata7:49

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PosizioneArchipel 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 lug 2026 · Fakarava, France

Pubblicato7 lug 2026

Durata30:14

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PosizioneFakarava, 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 giu 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

Pubblicato30 giu 2026

Durata17:55

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PosizioneTeva 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 giu 2026 · Anaa, France

Pubblicato23 giu 2026

Durata16:44

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PosizioneAnaa, 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 giu 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

Pubblicato16 giu 2026

Durata18:29

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PosizioneTeva 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 giu 2026 · Nuku Hiva, France

Pubblicato9 giu 2026

Durata11:21

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PosizioneNuku 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 giu 2026 · Nuku Hiva, France

Pubblicato2 giu 2026

Durata9:30

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PosizioneNuku Hiva, France

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

Pubblicato26 mag 2026

Durata8:42

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PosizioneNuku Hiva, France

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

Pubblicato19 mag 2026

Durata10:00

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PosizionePacific 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 mag 2026 · Pacific Ocean

Pubblicato12 mag 2026

Durata17:58

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PosizionePacific Ocean

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

Pubblicato5 mag 2026

Durata8:53

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PosizioneParroquia 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 apr 2026 · Parroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador

Pubblicato28 apr 2026

Durata6:49

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PosizioneParroquia 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 apr 2026 · Parroquia Bella Vista, Ecuador

Pubblicato21 apr 2026

Durata9:05

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PosizioneParroquia 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 apr 2026 · Pacific Ocean, between Panama and the Galápagos

Pubblicato14 apr 2026

Durata13:39

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PosizionePacific 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 apr 2026 · Pacific Ocean, en route to the Galápagos

Pubblicato7 apr 2026

Durata11:32

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PosizionePacific 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

Pubblicato31 mar 2026

Durata3:51

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PosizioneBella 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

Pubblicato24 mar 2026

Durata13:02

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PosizioneBella 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

Pubblicato17 mar 2026

Durata5:38

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PosizioneLas 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

Pubblicato10 mar 2026

Durata5:23

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PosizioneBella 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

Pubblicato3 mar 2026

Durata14:00

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PosizioneLa 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

Pubblicato24 feb 2026

Durata7:33

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PosizioneCristóbal, 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

Pubblicato17 feb 2026

Durata11:43

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PosizioneCristóbal, 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

Pubblicato10 feb 2026

Durata14:34

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PosizioneCristóbal, 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

Pubblicato3 feb 2026

Durata19:28

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PosizioneLas 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 gen 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

Pubblicato27 gen 2026

Durata22:53

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PosizioneLas 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 gen 2026 · Bella Vista, Panama

Pubblicato20 gen 2026

Durata12:54

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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 gen 2026 · Cristóbal, Panama

Pubblicato6 gen 2026

Durata6:45

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PosizioneCristóbal, 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

Pubblicato30 dic 2025

Durata21:55

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PosizioneLas 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

Pubblicato23 dic 2025

Durata11:47

Visualizzazioni16K

PosizioneMormagedub (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

Pubblicato16 dic 2025

Durata21:54

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PosizioneAiligandí, 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

Pubblicato9 dic 2025

Durata41:18

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PosizioneGaigirgordub, 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

Pubblicato2 dic 2025

Durata20:53

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PosizioneGuna 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

Pubblicato25 nov 2025

Durata37:03

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PosizioneGuna 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

Pubblicato18 nov 2025

Durata36:04

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PosizioneSoacha, 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

Pubblicato4 nov 2025

Durata21:46

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PosizioneMinca, 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 ott 2025 · Cartagena, Colombia

Pubblicato21 ott 2025

Durata31:17

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PosizioneCartagena, 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 ott 2025 · Caribbean Sea

Pubblicato14 ott 2025

Durata39:02

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PosizioneCaribbean 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 ott 2025 · Bonaire, Netherlands

Pubblicato7 ott 2025

Durata31:09

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PosizioneBonaire, 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 set 2025 · Kralendijk, Netherlands

Pubblicato30 set 2025

Durata29:12

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PosizioneKralendijk, 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 set 2025 · Caribbean Sea

Pubblicato23 set 2025

Durata38:25

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PosizioneCaribbean 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 set 2025 · Caribbean Sea

Pubblicato16 set 2025

Durata35:26

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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 set 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

Pubblicato9 set 2025

Durata7:51

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PosizioneBirchgrove, 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 set 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

Pubblicato2 set 2025

Durata15:08

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PosizioneBirchgrove, 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

Pubblicato26 ago 2025

Durata17:54

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PosizioneBirchgrove, 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

Pubblicato19 ago 2025

Durata29:45

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PosizioneBirchgrove, 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

Pubblicato12 ago 2025

Durata23:42

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PosizioneLe 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

Pubblicato5 ago 2025

Durata32:53

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PosizioneLe 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 lug 2025 · Baie-Mahault, France

Pubblicato29 lug 2025

Durata24:15

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PosizioneBaie-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 lug 2025

Pubblicato22 lug 2025

Durata28:39

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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 lug 2025

Pubblicato15 lug 2025

Durata25:09

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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 lug 2025

Pubblicato8 lug 2025

Durata25:27

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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 lug 2025

Pubblicato1 lug 2025

Durata31:06

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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 giu 2025

Pubblicato24 giu 2025

Durata34:36

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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