All Aboard! Sailing from Tahiti to Moorea with Friends
By Thursday, we were ready for a change of scenery. Once everyone had their fill of coffee, we set sail for Moorea. Conditions started out… (read more)…
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The More Remote, the Greater the Responsibility
A Week (or two) Aboard S/V Sabado: 7/21/2024 - 8/04/2024 The more remote the destination, the greater the magnitude of responsibility, and here, that notion is amplified by the lack of protection. Conditions in the Tuamotus change faster than I’ve ever seen and… (read more)…
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Seeking Seclusion
A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 7/14/2024 - 7/21/2024 We’ve become accustomed to life without a building in sight. It was surprising how easily we became irritated while anchored near this small village—we’ll need to get a grip before we sail to Tahiti… (read more)…
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A Dreamy Sail + A Nightmare on Anchor
A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 7/7/2024 - 7/14/2024 I began pulling up our chain while the boat's bow bashed up and down. How did the waves even get this big? This atoll is pretty skinny; I didn’t think this much fetch was possible… (read more)…
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Finding New Ways to Celebrate
A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 6/30/2024 - 7/7/2024 This way of life has become so fulfilling. Though stressful at times, there is joy and satisfaction in helping others and being helped… (read more)…
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A Beach Day with Locals and Swimming with Manta Rays
A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 6/23/2024 6/30/2024 We learned some new dance moves, how to harvest giant clams and weave hats from palm fronds. Soon enough, a hoard of sailors joined us from the anchorage… (read more)…
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This is the life!
A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 6/16/2024- 6/23/2024 The days have begun to blend together: mornings in the water, afternoons spent paddle boarding or exploring new beaches, and cocktails together on the bow at sunset. We are loving it here… (read more)…
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THIS is what we’ve been dreaming of!
A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 6/02/2024 - 6/09/2024 Sunrise came and went, but the visibility was poor, and the wind had picked up to ~25kn. These are the exact opposite conditions we were hoping for… (read more)…
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