Join us aboard SV Goose, our Seawind 1260 catamaran, as we explore one of the most remote and fascinating places in the South Pacific—the Minerva Reefs. In this episode, we anchor inside North Minerva Reef and set out to uncover everything this wild, ever-changing atoll has to offer. From walking across tide-exposed coral landscapes to discovering hidden pockets of marine life, every step reveals something new. We visit the remains of the Republic of Minerva, a failed attempt

Sailing to one of the most remote places in the Pacific! In this episode, we sail from Tonga to the legendary North Minerva Reef, a tiny uninhabited reef in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. With strong winds, this passage turns into a brisk sail across open water. Once inside the reef, we drop anchor in crystal clear water and settle in to enjoy the strange contrast of having all the comforts of home while floating in one of the most remote places on Earth. North Minerv

Landfall at Tongatapu… though the ocean makes sure we earn it. 🌊⛵ The day begins grey and drizzly, but with a steady breeze and rolling blue water beneath us. Somewhere offshore, we even hook a beautiful fish for dinner 🎣 Then, just as we’re closing in on our destination, the wind picks up suddenly and turns a routine arrival into something much more intense. The spinnaker refuses to sock, lines load up, and before we know it, the sail is dragging in the water. Not quite th

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,

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,