We Almost Hit a Whale! | Sailing Tonga

In this episode, we sail deeper into the Kingdom of Tonga, exploring a paradise scattered across the heart of the South Pacific — and we nearly hit a whale. Seriously. There are so many out here, and seeing one that close is equal parts awe-inspiring and terrifying.

The sailing, though? Not exactly postcard-perfect.

With the wind building and conditions constantly shifting, this passage becomes less about easy island hopping and more about making smart calls. Watching the forecasts. Timing the squalls. Choosing when to push on — and when to slow down. Cruising life out here is just as much about decision-making as it is about turquoise water and palm-lined beaches.

Sometimes adventure means discovering new shores.

And sometimes it simply means finding shelter, reefing early, and waiting for the wind to ease.

If you love real offshore sailing, remote destinations, close wildlife encounters, and the raw beauty of the South Pacific, this episode is for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhViEIHO7bg

Escaping Tahiti & Moorea | Sailing to Maupiti

After the busy tourist energy of Tahiti and Moorea, we were itching to get moving—so in this episode, we sail west to Maupiti, a more peaceful island in French Polynesia. ⛵️

We anchor in the lagoon, hike a rugged mountain for breathtaking panoramic views, swim in crystal-clear tropical water, and experience the slower, quieter side of island life. Compared to Tahiti and Moorea, Maupiti feels calm, remote, and refreshingly uncrowded.

This is real sailing life in French Polynesia—adventure, nature, and moments of stillness that remind us why we chose to sail full-time. 🌴✨

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUeJxNFRDOw

Coconut Hunting in Remote Toau | How We Harvest, Open & Use Coconuts Aboard Our Sailboat

Welcome back aboard SV Goose! Today we’re exploring the quiet, remote beauty of Toau Atoll — and going on a little coconut-hunting adventure. 🌴⛵️

Out here, coconuts are everywhere. So we take you along as we wander through this stunning motu in search of the perfect ones. Then we show you exactly how we harvest, open, and use our coconuts—from fresh coconut water to creamy meat to all the delicious ways we turn them into boat-life treats.

It’s a simple day, a random journey, and one of those moments that reminds us why we love living out here in these remote corners of French Polynesia. Life slows down, the water is bright and clear, and even something as small as cracking open a coconut feels like magic.

Thanks for joining us on another little slice of life aboard SV Goose.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nUq-4L9G5M