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

Publisert1. sep. 2026

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StedHitiaʻa 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. aug. 2026 · Colón, Panama

Publisert25. aug. 2026

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StedColón, 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. aug. 2026 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

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StedHitiaʻa 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. aug. 2026 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Publisert11. aug. 2026

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StedMoorea-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. aug. 2026 · Moorea-Maiao, France

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StedMoorea-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. juli 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

Publisert28. juli 2026

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StedTeva 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. juli 2026 · Rangiroa, France

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StedRangiroa, 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. juli 2026 · Archipel des Tuamotu

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StedArchipel 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. juli 2026 · Fakarava, France

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StedFakarava, 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. juni 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

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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. juni 2026 · Anaa, France

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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. juni 2026 · Teva I Uta, France

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StedTeva 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. juni 2026 · Nuku Hiva, France

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StedNuku 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. juni 2026 · Nuku Hiva, France

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StedNuku 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

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

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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

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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

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StedParroquia 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

Publisert28. apr. 2026

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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

Publisert21. apr. 2026

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StedParroquia 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

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StedPacific 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

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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

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StedBella 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

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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

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StedLas 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

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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

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StedLa 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

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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

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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. feb. 2026 · Cristóbal, Panama

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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

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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. jan. 2026 · Las Huacas, Panama

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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. jan. 2026 · Bella Vista, Panama

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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. jan. 2026 · Cristóbal, Panama

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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. des. 2025 · Las Huacas, Panama

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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. des. 2025 · Mormagedub (Isla Maquina), Panama

Publisert23. des. 2025

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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. des. 2025 · Ailigandí, Panama

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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. des. 2025 · Gaigirgordub, Panama

Publisert9. des. 2025

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StedGaigirgordub, Panama

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

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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

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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

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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

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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. okt. 2025 · Cartagena, Colombia

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

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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. okt. 2025 · Bonaire, Netherlands

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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. sep. 2025 · Kralendijk, Netherlands

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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. sep. 2025 · Caribbean Sea

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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. sep. 2025 · Caribbean Sea

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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. sep. 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

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StedBirchgrove, 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. sep. 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

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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. aug. 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

Publisert26. aug. 2025

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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. aug. 2025 · Birchgrove, Grenada

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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. aug. 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Publisert12. aug. 2025

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StedLe 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. aug. 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Publisert5. aug. 2025

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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. juli 2025 · Baie-Mahault, France

Publisert29. juli 2025

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StedBaie-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. juli 2025

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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. juli 2025

Publisert15. juli 2025

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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. juli 2025

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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. juli 2025

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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. juni 2025

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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