We have since learned that Humpback whales slap their tails on the water for a few reasons—like communicating with other whales or marking their territory. It can also be part of their feeding strategy, helping to scare fish into tighter schools, making them easier to hunt. Once the splashing ceased…
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The lagoon quickly became a washing machine of wakes. These skilled athletes seemed to alter their course to use it to their advantage, surfing where they could to increase their speed. People were cheering, music was playing, and coaches were yelling over loudspeakers. It was a chorus of chaos! We…
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We could not make water for four days after a storm with hefty rainfall brought significant runoff and debris into the anchorage. We spent $690.00 to get an insurance addendum to cover a last-minute trip to New Zealand for cyclone season. After watching our weather window disappear in a matter of h…
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Welcome to our new and improved website! Check it out, and enjoy our latest blog post… (read more)…
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In our never-ending quest to stay positive, I’m not sure how our time here has been perceived online, but it has been hard for us. We were looking forward to getting to New Zealand… (read more)…
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Ray has been carrying this kit in his backpack for years, and we have so many stories of when it has come in handy! If you’re interested in building your own kit, we dug through our Amazon order history and found the exact links to what he has… (read more)…
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A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 10/13/2024 - 10/20/2024 We arrived in Moorea at sunrise. This is our third visit, our second time arriving at sunrise, and it is truly a sight to see. The steep, sharp mountains illuminated by the golden morning sun are spectacular. It reminds me of… (read more)…
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Life will be a bit chaotic between now and then as we scramble to get the boat ready + check out of French Polynesia, but we are excited to take you along on this new adventure… (watch video)…
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We are currently developing our project list for our haul out at Port Whangarei Marine Center in New Zealand. This will be an extensive (and expensive) refit period for us and Sabado. We are not only addressing routine preventative and scheduled maintenance but we are also making significant modific…
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