Engaged in French Polynesia! - Ep 33

Spoiler alert! Asher asked me to marry him and I said "YES!" We absolutely loved getting back on land after our 31 days at sea crossing the Pacific Ocean and had the most incredible off-the-grid experience with local Marquesan couple Tangi & Ana. Big shout out to our Patrons for making that happen.
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[@MichaelBuck]

I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure. I have seen many other channels anchor at this Island but yours is the first to actually immerse yourselves into the local culture. I really enjoyed the hiking and collecting the indigenous foods and then bringing it all back and preparing them. I really felt apart of the culture and see it as a very simple and peaceful lifestyle. Additionally, I love this island because it has different climates from beaches to mountains, all of which I just find very comforting and peaceful. THe connection with nature and the people is what it's all about and I greatly appreciate you sharing it with me. Blessings, Peace and CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement!!!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thanks! Yeah we loved our time with Ana and Tangi, especially gathering all that food. We ate like kings!

[@user-wb2yb8rc8e]

Guys, I have been binge-watching your exploits over the past week with admiration, fascination and not a little jealousy! Given the plethora of video journals available I reckon your Bacchus chronicles are among the most engaging, informative and inspiring that I have seen. Thanks for the excellent viewing, and from a fellow kiwi (& yachtie), please accept my heartfelt best wishes to you both for an exceptional life together. Congratulations :)

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Aww awesome, so glad you're enjoying our channel!

[@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324]

Congratulations on your engagement! That had to be an amazing experience. Getting a taste of island life first hand.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

It was such an incredible experience.

[@billhanna8838]

Cool place

[@bjad179]

C’mon guys. Time to head back to sea. You’ve had your little rest at home. Let’s go.

[@ogdog123]

A lot of married couples would think of a divorce after a epic crossing in a small yacht like you have just completed. You guys get engaged, good sign. Congrats, great video.👍

[@joejoeevans]

Thank you both for sharing this with us. And thank Tangi and Ana for sharing their lives with you and us. I feel blessed for having seen this.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Our pleasure!

[@mattthewanderer5029]

You are both clearly well suited, congratulations. "Proper stoked" I believe is the correct terminology for conveying my feelings on your up coming nuptials! 😉 There are tonnes of sailing channels on utube, there are only 3 that are worth watching, bachus is one of them! Thank you 🙏 from a vandweller who's desperate to become a live aboarder!

[@cristiansancho7086]

and the other's two ?

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Proper stoked alright! :) And echoing Christian - what's the other two?!

[@mattthewanderer5029]

@@cristiansancho7086 ran sailing and free Range Sailing

[@Ok-551]

Just found your channel and I really enjoy your videos. Congrats to both of you!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pauljamison3340]

Since Asher didn’t get the welcome that Captain Bligh got by the local woman, he must of thought oh well might as well marry the crew!!!! Just in a case history repeats itself!!!

[@alstyreshaddon2645]

congratulations on your engagement you are a lovely couple and I enjoy watching your vlogs, all the best, cheers Alister in Australia.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Cheers Alister!

[@glip]

WoW ! . . What an amazing place they live in. They were fantastic hosts. What a privilege to be in a place that you don't need walls and doors to sleep in your home. I just added it to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Yeah, home security is a different concept in the Marquesas! No locks required.

[@smalladventures9114]

I so want to go to the Marquesas. Love your adventures so far. Looking forward to more.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

The Marquesas are beautiful! Put it on the list!

[@kyladavenport2812]

Another great video

[@AlexKennbergProfile]

Congratulations!

[@Oceans_Sail]

Awesome: now i know where to head to next!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Do it!

[@johndagher9321]

Congrats and good luck guys! thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thanks so much!

[@kartinimartin5052]

Congratulations on your engagement guys loving tge adventures. My old salt dog father appreciates your accurate sailing logs. Arohanui kartini and steve

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thanks Kartini!!

[@duncan.5228]

Congratulations to you both. Lovely couple, who make amazing videos. That's how to explore an island.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Cheers Duncan!

[@rosslevitates]

That was a very interesting video guys. Really nice to see such a self sufficient lifestyle at work etc. And of course, congratulations on your engagement. Your welcome home party will be a rip roaring event for sure. Best wishes to you both from the Coromandel.

[@geoffruncie2473]

Congratulations to you both. I have followed your adventure since leaving the UK and this is a great moment to celebrate - the ultimate team building exercise!. Not so far to NZ now, but lots more to explore on behalf of us all locked down in various ways back in the UK and beyond.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Cheers Geoff! It sure has been an amazing adventure and has brought us closer together which is pretty cool. It's very exciting that home is so close now but plenty more of FP to explore before that final journey!

[@geoffruncie2473]

@@sailingbacchushome944 Great to connect with you both - you have been in my living room for months! Look forward to you sharing your ongoing journey - godspeed, over and out :)

[@brianlintonjones]

Congratulations to both of you, you sure are compatible 😄

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thank you!! 😊

[@marilynmarsh9400]

Managed to watch this episode after Ep.34! Congratulations on your engagement! Loving your experiences in the Marquesas - so much more adventurous than ours from the Aranui V.

[@DAMusicalHQ]

Congratulations you two! What an amazing spot to get engaged. Well planned Asher! Have to get to the Marquesas for sure. What beauty!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thanks!

[@genieclarke7346]

Congratulations on your engagement and thanks for the most amazing video

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thank you so much!!

[@mattdouglas5570]

Huge congratulations you two that's awsome!

[@miketcq8]

Congratulation to you guys, enjoying your posts and your channel.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Cheers!

[@kostraat]

Congratulations. What a wonderful place to ask your love to marry you.

[@roncanizares9966]

Congratulations to both of you! Wishing you a joyous life together.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thank you so much!

[@junemartin1475]

Congratulations on your engagement!💕 I enjoyed your island adventure. ⛵

[@elizabethplummer5900]

Congratulations on your engagement. Love watching your adventures.

[@mcouture8169]

Congrats!!!... and whew! Now that I've finally caught up, I can get back to MY life ;). Many thanks to you both.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Haha, thank you

[@marionhill3886]

Awesome

[@leesailshk1588]

Congratulations! Wish you two a wonderful life! Let me know if you need any sail :)

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thank you! Will do!

[@sausage5849]

Congrats you two and thanks for sharing you adventure with us. I'm now subbed!

[@BigdaveIDF1]

Mazel tov! Which means congratulations

[@KartizaK]

New Sub! Very nice guys!

[@bayanicustodio3998]

Congratulations 👍🙂 and almost home too....

[@slobmarley9070]

I assumed you were already married! Love the vids you guys do and wish you all the happiness for the future

[@richardclarke8585]

Truly epic immersion into the world of Tangi and Ana ! Brilliant ... I was somewhat interested to see how the cat fitted in but alas :-)

[@sailingbacchushome944]

It was such a great experience staying with Ana & Tangi! We learnt so much!

[@Sciolist]

14:00 fruit is called jambolan or jamun, it changes colour of tongue.

[@christopherwalford675]

Just stumbled onto your Chanel and am really enjoying it. I have a boat at shelter bay marina on the hard. As I got stuck there at the beginning of Covid (March). I came back to Canada but am itching to continue, also heading for NZ as that’s where I’m originally from. I’m really interested in what we’re the hoops you had to jump through regarding leaving Panama and entry into French Polynesia? Thanks and safe travels.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

The hoops were not too difficult - clearing out of Panama was easy from Shelter Bay; make sure you get a zarpe before you go through the canal. We heard it was a mission to organise this on the Pacific side. And then for French Polynesia, we had to apply in advance for permission to enter (before we left Panama). As we were ultimately heading for NZ, they didn't have any problems. We got confirmation by email we could enter after about 48 hours, and then we've just had to do the usual formalities on arrival here. Good luck!

[@peterbailey6722]

Fantastic video loved that one and congratulations on your engagement, 😍

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thank you Peter!

[@PacificSolo]

Congratulations!!!!!!

[@captrandy3307]

I enjoyed this video. Congrats to both of you on your engagement! My wife would have lasted about 27 minutes or perhaps on the third variation of eating something from a coconut. Just remember the secret to a happy marriage is to make each other laugh every day. I'm going to rub some Italian dressing on my hair now.. Looking forward to the next video. :-)

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Haha, hope that Italian dressing works a treat ;)

[@rosco7722]

A mate's How long did you guys put the Bread Plant in the fire for? It looks very interesting I see it in the market from time to time But I never buy it because I didn't know what to do with it Thanks for sharing Safe sailing ole mate's

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Hey Rosco, it was in the fire for just over half an hour. Its a pretty delicious way to eat breadfruit!

[@giterdunpete]

OMG You guys are so fortunate to have had such a great experience as a guest of such a welcoming couple. Je pense que c'est merveilleux. I manaʻo ka mea, he kupanaha ia

[@SecretSquirrel809]

Congratulations guys really pleased for you both and what an amazing spot you found really interesting video. I have asked this question on one of your older videos but probably likely to far back to get answered so here goes again. Question about your choice of boat...any particular reason for Bacchus. I’ve been watching your channel with interest as maybe I have wrongly assumed that Beneteau don’t have a great reputation for quality...I’ve heard and read in multiple places about Beneteaus loosing their rudder at sea for no apparent reason...even caused the sinking of 2 boats...all out there on google. So my point is I’ve been somewhat put off by these observations. Did any of these things factor in your decision making? People I’ve spoken to always swear by rudder on skeg so far less chance of loosing the rudder. I’d like to hear your perspective.

[@mcouture8169]

They may have heard the same thing, as they did build an emergency rudder (can't remember which episode) just in case this happens. If any boat has an issue such as this, the rudder could always be pinned and checked every few years.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Asher here - my early offshore miles, as crew, were all on Beneteaus, between New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. We had plenty of grotty weather on those passages (typical for that stretch of ocean) and the boats performed well in high winds and heavy seas, including being knocked-down. That gave me some confidence in the manufacturer. Bacchus has not given me any reason to doubt that she's strong enough for the job. I keep a close eye on the chainplates, bulkheads etc for any signs of cracking or delamination. If you saw how much sweat (and swear words) went into removing the rudder when we changed the bearings, you'd be confident that it isn't going to fall out any time soon!

[@sharonb6751]

Congratulations 🎉

[@trafalgar22a8]

171222 Good choice of music.

[@williamlarimore1308]

Congratulations. Enjoyed the viedo emensly.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Yay! Thank you!

[@bryanbadger6841]

Hi folks from Nz. Just a new subber here. I'm going to have to binge watch to play catchup. Sorry I missed the memo for the engagement party. But seriously, congratulations on your engagement. Take care and stay safe.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Haha thanks Bryan. Your invite's in the post ;)

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@sailingbacchushome944 hi guys. Just wondering. Are you allowed to quarantine on board when you arrive back home.? Or do you have to be in "managed " quarantine. Just curious.

[@sailboinz1]

Read Melville's "Typee"

[@mattthewanderer5029]

Dani, have you ever tried gingernuts for sea sickness? This is not a joke, punn or dig but I have had them recommended and I've seen that you've suffered so wondered if you had an opinion on the whole gingernut/Sea sickness topic!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

My mum loves gingernuts, i've never been such a fan, unless i'm having a cuppa, then i can dip it in and make it soft. So in answer to your question, for sea sickness, no, i haven't tried them. But i made a batch of ginger kombucha and that seems to be pretty good. That said, i havent had much sea sickness lately (hallelujah!) long may it last!

[@michelkooiman3835]

Congratulations !!! 🍭🍰🍹🌈🎂🥂

[@ZanyZoomers]

Awwwwww so cute, did you have the ring with you all along?

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Yep, hidden in a pair of socks!

[@ZanyZoomers]

@@sailingbacchushome944 ❤️❤️

[@daveamies5031]

Awesome episode 👍🏼it looks like you had a great time, but I have to ask, Asher what took you so long? 🤣

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Bloody good question Dave!

[@m2pozad]

This is the National Geographic of sailing channels. Ana would appear to have found herself a real, live, caveman, in Tangi. Far out. On the hike, the whole time I was thinking- the poor cat must be baking in that shaking solar collector... maybe it's on the menu.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

They had only just bought the "cat-pack", and that was its first outing. The cat was a bit hot, and had to be let out for fresh air at regular intervals. I think they're going to add a sunshade :)

[@giterdunpete]

Hey Well done...engaged. Some 34 years ago I also was not traditional...Poor (still my) wife was not spoken to for some time. I wont make the same error as a father.

[@havocdogg]

Congrats. Did any horse ever eat out of his hand?

[@GeorgeMinton-jb8ky]

Don't fall in with those sharks around. You would make a good snack for them.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Word!

[@edferculo8887]

When is your next video.

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Just live now!

[@cmoreoverland6739]

Did she carry a cat in her day pack up and over the entire Mtn?

[@sailingbacchushome944]

She really did. There were ventilation holes in the backpack and wherever we stopped Ana let Make out to stretch her legs but most of the time she just slept :)

[@johnstanham6151]

Congratulations!

[@robinacjohnston]

Congratulations!

[@jbsanger696]

Congratulations!

[@sailingbacchushome944]

Thank you!