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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 Polyne

Kelsey
6 days ago


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,

Kelsey
Dec 7, 2025


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 s

Kelsey
Nov 16, 2025


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

Kelsey
Nov 9, 2025


Crossing the Pacific ⛵️🌊 - Part 2 | Storms, Struggles & Fishing Fleets!
Our adventure across the Pacific continues, and it’s been a wild ride so far! The storms are still chasing us, the seas are rough, and...

Kelsey
Aug 24, 2025
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