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· apr. 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. apr. 2026 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Publisert6. apr. 2026

Varighet29:19

Visninger17K

StedHitiaʻa 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

Publisert27. mars 2026

Varighet29:53

Visninger13K

StedRangiroa, 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

Publisert17. mars 2026

Varighet29:15

Visninger10K

StedRangiroa 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,

Publisert7. mars 2026

Varighet23:01

Visninger12K

StedRangiroa 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. feb. 2026 · Rangiroa, France

Publisert28. feb. 2026

Varighet19:19

Visninger7K

StedRangiroa, 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. feb. 2026 · Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Publisert23. feb. 2026

Varighet9:25

Visninger15K

StedYap, 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. okt. 2025 · Rangiroa, France

Publisert15. okt. 2025

Varighet13:58

Visninger54K

StedRangiroa, 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. okt. 2025 · Pacific Ocean

Publisert8. okt. 2025

Varighet14:11

Visninger33K

StedPacific 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

Publisert8. mars 2025

Varighet15:57

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Stedsomewhere 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. feb. 2025 · French Polynesia, France

Publisert11. feb. 2025

Varighet16:35

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StedFrench 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. jan. 2025 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publisert22. jan. 2025

Varighet22:14

Visninger8K

StedNuku Hiva, France

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

Publisert15. jan. 2025

Varighet26:38

Visninger11K

StedMarquesas 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. des. 2024 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publisert19. des. 2024

Varighet16:45

Visninger9K

StedNuku 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. des. 2024 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publisert17. des. 2024

Varighet1:09:54

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StedNuku 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. des. 2024 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publisert13. des. 2024

Varighet10:31

Visninger10K

StedNuku 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

Publisert20. nov. 2024

Varighet21:01

Visninger22K

StedFrench 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

Publisert13. nov. 2024

Varighet17:22

Visninger25K

StedNuku 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

Publisert6. nov. 2024

Varighet20:57

Visninger35K

StedUa 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. okt. 2024 · Pacific Ocean

Publisert30. okt. 2024

Varighet32:18

Visninger50K

StedPacific 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. okt. 2024 · Pacific Ocean

Publisert22. okt. 2024

Varighet32:53

Visninger41K

StedPacific 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. okt. 2024 · Municipio de Comondú, Mexico

Publisert14. okt. 2024

Varighet20:08

Visninger92K

StedMunicipio de Comondú, Mexico

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