Living on a Sailboat | A Day in the Life in Remote French Polynesia

Welcome back aboard SV Goose — Our floating home. Today we’re sharing a real “day in the life” from the remote, wild, and ridiculously beautiful atoll of Tahanea in French Polynesia. 🌴⛵️

We start the morning the only way we know how: coffee and a salty sunrise (see what I did there?). Then it’s straight into the daily rhythm of living aboard — a mix of cooking, working, fixing, tidying, and laughing at the fact that boat life never actually goes according to plan.

Of course, we make time for fun too. Whether it’s a quick dip, a little exploring, or just soaking up that endless turquoise lagoon, Tahanea has a way of turning even the simplest moments into something special.

No two days out here ever look the same, but somehow SV Goose always feels like exactly where we’re meant to be. Living aboard is honestly better than anything we ever dreamed up.

Thanks for hanging out with us today. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and come join us for the next little slice of life aboard SV Goose! 😄✨

Cruising Life in Makemo: What it's like Living on a Remote Atoll

Welcome back to life aboard SV Goose! We’re exploring the remote atoll of Makemo in the Tuamotus — a place where the water is impossibly clear, the pace is slow, and daily life depends on the rhythm of the ocean… and the supply ship.

We take you underwater with us into Makemo’s stunning reefs, soaking in the magic of this place. Then it’s back to town to see if the supply ship has made it in — because out here, that arrival means everything. Fresh food, fuel, essentials… or sometimes nothing at all.

It’s all part of living (and sailing) in one of the most remote corners of the world. If you’ve ever wondered what cruising life is really like — the beauty, the unpredictability, the small wins, and the everyday challenges — this episode gives you a genuine glimpse into it. Join us for another day in paradise aboard SV Goose. 🦢✨

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Sailing French Polynesia | Paddle Boarding in Makemo Atoll’s Crystal Clear Lagoon

Join us as we sail into the heart of the Tuamotus — the stunning Makemo Atoll!

🌊 After dropping anchor in this remote slice of paradise, we grab our paddleboards and set out to explore. The water here is unbelievably crystal clear, revealing coral gardens and colorful fish right beneath our boards.

🐠💙 From gliding across turquoise shallows to discovering hidden motus and drifting with the tide, this day was pure magic. There’s something truly special about these untouched atolls — peaceful, wild, and breathtakingly beautiful.