Sailing Songbird

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Luke documents his solo circumnavigation aboard a Vancouver 27, currently navigating the islands of French Polynesia while sailing toward Tonga.

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…

Tahiti, French Polynesia· Apr 2026

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Under SERIOUS Threat of Deportation from Tahiti (Final Hope with the High Commissioner) | Ep. 19A sailor in Tahiti faces deportation because his passport is within six months of expiration and his visa expires September 11th before the renewal arrives.Apr 6, 2026 · Tahiti, French Polynesia

PublishedApr 6, 2026

Duration29:19

Views12K

LocationTahiti, French Polynesia

Escaping a Pacific Atoll with NO Engine | Ep. 18Submerged outboard repair after a dinghy flip, then departure from Rangiroa for Tahiti.Mar 27, 2026

PublishedMar 27, 2026

Duration29:53

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Scuba Diving with a WHALE in the Remote Pacific | Ep. 17First-time scuba certification at a remote Rangiroa atoll dive site during an overnight catamaran sail with engine troubleshooting under way.Mar 17, 2026 · Rangiroa Atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

PublishedMar 17, 2026

Duration29:15

Views8K

LocationRangiroa Atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia

Life in the Remote Pacific—Exploring Ragniroa | EP 16Spontaneous atoll excursion on Ragniroa after a waterfront jam session, with local food and reflections on solo voyaging.Mar 8, 2026 · Rangiroa Atoll,

PublishedMar 8, 2026

Duration23:01

Views11K

LocationRangiroa Atoll,

Exploring an Atoll in French Polynesia with Locals | Ep. 15Spearfishing, seeing sharks, and driving around Rangiroa atoll with locals after crossing a rough pass without an engine.Feb 28, 2026 · Rangiroa Atoll, French Polynesia

PublishedFeb 28, 2026

Duration19:19

Views6K

LocationRangiroa Atoll, French Polynesia

Where Have I Been This Past Year??Sailor resumes YouTube episodes from French Polynesia after channel growth and editing cost hurdles, aiming to reach Tonga.Feb 24, 2026 · Lametrek atoll

PublishedFeb 24, 2026

Duration9:25

Views14K

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White-Water Engineless Sailing Into an Atoll—Most Dangerous Sailing I've Done | Ep. 14Oct 15, 2025

PublishedOct 15, 2025

Duration13:58

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No Sleep for These Poor Ocean Sailors | Ep. 13Oct 8, 2025

PublishedOct 8, 2025

Duration14:11

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Two Bros, One Boat— Life Offshore | Ep. 12Mar 9, 2025

PublishedMar 9, 2025

Duration15:57

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Going to Sea with a French Polynesian local for a WEEK! | Ep. 11Feb 11, 2025

PublishedFeb 11, 2025

Duration16:35

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Traditional Earthen Oven "Umukai" Feast for my Birthday! Ep. 10Jan 23, 2025

PublishedJan 23, 2025

Duration22:14

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Exploring Ancient Cannibalism Grounds | Ep. 9Jan 15, 2025

PublishedJan 15, 2025

Duration26:38

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Trying Not To Fall Off A Cliff: Tattooed In The Bush At A HUGE Waterfall | Ep. 8Dec 19, 2024

PublishedDec 19, 2024

Duration16:45

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Extended Interview with Remote Marquesan Tattoo Artist | Bonus Episode!Dec 17, 2024

PublishedDec 17, 2024

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Inked in Nuku Hiva: Celebrating Independence Day in a Former French Colony | Ep. 7Dec 14, 2024

PublishedDec 14, 2024

Duration10:31

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Grocery Shopping on a Remote Archipelago in French Polynesia | Ep. 6Nov 20, 2024

PublishedNov 20, 2024

Duration21:01

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First Steps on Land After Seven Weeks at Sea | Exploring Beautiful Nuku Hiva | Ep. 5Nov 13, 2024

PublishedNov 13, 2024

Duration17:22

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49 Days SOLO at Sea: Finally Arriving In French Polynesia | Ep. 4Nov 6, 2024

PublishedNov 6, 2024

Duration20:57

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Stranded in the Pacific: No wind, No Engine - A Thousand miles from Shore | Day 27-46 Ep. 3Oct 30, 2024

PublishedOct 30, 2024

Duration32:18

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Broken Comms and a Blown Out Sail | Alone Across the Pacific | Day 6-25 Ep. 2Oct 22, 2024

PublishedOct 22, 2024

Duration32:53

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49 Days ALONE at Sea: Solo Sailing the Pacific with No Engine | EPISODE 1 |@Sailing SongbirdOct 14, 2024

PublishedOct 14, 2024

Duration20:08

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