Boat Life

Exploring Moorea: Whales, Pineapples, and Booger Plums?

Exploring Moorea: Whales, Pineapples, and Booger Plums?

by Holly Hendricks on Sep 15

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 9/08/2024 - 9/15/2024 From the top, we could see fields of pineapples growing out of the reddish volcanic soil. Taking the hint, we decided to purchase some from a stand on the side of the road on the way home. We later learned that… (read more)…

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The More Remote, the Greater the Responsibility

The More Remote, the Greater the Responsibility

by Holly Hendricks on Aug 4

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

Seeking Seclusion

by Holly Hendricks on Jul 21

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 Dreamy Sail + A Nightmare on Anchor

by Holly Hendricks on Jul 14

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

Finding New Ways to Celebrate

by Holly Hendricks on Jul 7

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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This is the life!

This is the life!

by Holly Hendricks on Jun 23

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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