14 | Sailing the Society Islands, Mo'orea and Huahine

[@skaraborgcraft]

No click bait titles, no soft porn, no disasters, no overly dramatic music like some sailing channels. just cruising how it should be.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

And no local music. Filizi would feature the local music as did Fata Morgana. The use of local music completes the picture.

[@thePronto]

Not cruising "how it should be", because it excludes me... But, yes, that's my problem, not theirs...

[@ColJulyan]

And no tattoos. I am so weary of seeing them everywhere.

[@Trajectionable]

Sailing film makers should consider that there's a sizeable audience who automatically clicks out of that kind of content and will never ever monetize it. Narcissistic sailing channels don't just impair the experience, they offend the viewer. I avoid show-offs. Normal sensibilities turn their backs on them.

[@blacktootherson]

@@ColJulyanwho cares 😂

[@shisaisama]

I concur with the others. It's been four months since your last episode, so you had us a little concerned. Julia is a thing of beauty and your quiet depictions of her slipping through tropical waters are a balm for the soul. Please don't keep us in suspense too long as we wait for the next installment in your series.

[@raeannethayne5914]

Agree! I was worried!!

[@lien6404]

@@raeannethayne5914 but julia is really doing it sooo good , so im thinking of buying one of her myself ... seeems like a grat sailboat ..

[@steveseales7561]

Dang…! Reading all the comments I realize the my wife and I weren’t the only people concerned that after sailing over the horizon from Tuomotu there was no word from y’all for over 4 months. So, we get it, you’re doing what you’re doing because you want your freedom (including freedom from social media). Hopefully you can see from the comment section on this video that there are people who truly care about your well-being! I personally DON’T want to pressure you to produce a certain number of full length cinema quality videos via some time table, but maybe, for those of us who have kids your age, that worry, you could possibly put up a very short (30-45 second) video update now and then in between your full length videos so us “old timers” don’t lose sleep at night wondering if you’re at the bottom of the sea! So glad to see that all is ok! Keep rocking it!

[@mattanderson9029]

Could not have put better myself!

[@rickhunt4487]

Incredible ! U edit so very very well ❤ Stay safe 🙏

[@andrenadeausimard9958]

I love your channel. You are so inspiring. No BS, no clickbait. You should be proud of your work, because it looks like you put alot of it to produce these videos!

[@olavthyvold2288]

This is a great channel. Calm, competent, thoughtful and appreciative of the beauty is this world.

[@callmeishmael4663]

Best sailing vlog by far!

[@garyrizzo7697]

Nutritional Images. Inspiring art. You add value to Humaity. Please share more.

[@kkots]

The serenity that your video logs present is (in part) what makes your channel always something to look forward to. Thanks for putting together the latest in an outstanding series of your sailing journeys thus far. Magical and enchanting!

[@kkots]

Also, a belated happy birthday!

[@ljdperth4608]

Enjoy your work a lot, and the filming is A grade. Also, I love the way you are have not commercialised your work (although it deserves reward). :)

[@telmashaw9519]

I sailed the Marquesas early 1980 and this channels videos nailed it! I had no iphone, computer, tablet etc but these vistas of the land falls, the sailing and the beauty brought back all those beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing!!

[@A808K]

I've been waiting for this latest installment of your ongoing adventure. Thoroughly enjoyable and well worth the wait ! Aloha from Hawai'i 🏝

[@shisaisama]

A second aloha from Hawai'i from another viewer who has been waiting to hear from you again.

[@brendanh8978]

You guys always do a fantastic job with the audio and background sound. The way you mic the sound of the sea and the water swishing past Julia. The birds chirping on your hike. The sound of the Zebra doves instantly transports me to Hawaii, like the scent of a perfume brings back memories of an old flame. You linger on your beautiful shots longer than others channels, letting us soak in the views that are the whole reason for the trip. Really a cut above the rest, thank you.

[@alanfoster6589]

Huahine main town looks pretty much as it did in 1973. Glad of that. When I was living on Tahiti and traveling around, I found Huahine to be the most beautiful and relaxed of all the Society islands. Men still wore flowers in their hair at work. Happy to see that, unlike Bora Bora, some of the magic still remains elsewhere.

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant Julia - thanks for sharing ⛵️ 👍

[@michellegaeb2291]

I love the sound of the ocean while watching the boat 🛶 crash through the waves 🌊 so relaxing!

[@johnnya9001]

Living the dream. Good for you. And on a spectacularly beautiful boat. Cheers.

[@Trajectionable]

Beautifully made films; you've captured a scenic wistfulness in the South Seas. Timeless.

[@Tristan_de_Kermadec]

It has been a long time, but it was worth the wait. French Polynesia is such a magical place. I have been there many times when I was living in New Zealand, and fell into the charm of Moorea, Bora Bora and the Marquises. If you head west, don't miss the Cook Islands, Aitutaki in particular.

[@robertnixon3816]

Just a beautiful video!! Spectacular photography and narration. Hard to get it better than where you are! Julia is as georgeous as ever!

[@davehayes8812]

Stunning place, beautiful vid. Thank you!

[@49otterhound]

Yet another spectacular episode, thanks a lot for taking us along!

[@vlcourneyea]

Oh thank you. I keep watching for another installment. So thankful to see more of your adventure.

[@davidohman9211]

As an old sailer, dare I suggest, this series could become a PBS special series. Just sayin' ...

[@robbecker1855]

Great video! Really brings me back to our own amazing time in French Polynesia

[@Dusty10]

Beautiful Islands

[@craigmooney2630]

Pretty place, congrats on 12 months at sea “ keep including us on your adventures

[@johnharris2337]

Well done again. Made my day, just stunning. Julia looks lovely as always, with all the golden wood.

[@bhaktibyvivi]

so great to see an updated video ~!~ we have been waiting! appreciate the great editing and the real authentic nature of your sharings.

[@wcguthrie]

Beautiful vlog, the Philippine islands are out here waiting for you...

[@philrulon]

God bless you guys. If if ever meet you, the beers are on me.

[@jansmith3158]

wow...beautiful journey. Thank you for sharing with all of us. 🐬🐬🐬🌊💙 (please dont change a thing about your narrative videos...they are perfect. So relaxing to watch)

[@dougmckinney7575]

My favorite sailing channel. Reminds me of my other favorite, The Adventures of Tarka if viewers are looking for a similar creator. I hope you continue to share your journey with us!

[@BobbieGWhiz]

Very refreshing. Has a bit of an old home travelogue feel to it. I grew tired of the usual KZbin sailing videos and have pared down my viewing considerably. Thanks for sharing.

[@alanmiller1554]

Finally. Another outstanding episode. BZ.

[@tetraskele9621]

After a month with no posts, we were relived to see that you two made it OK to the Society Is. You're simply (and non-pretentious) channel is a relief from the burgeoning Bikini Boat channels that seem to have popped up like feather worms, over the last couple years. We also noticed the USCG jumpers patch. You guys are the best! We spent 8 years involved with USCG Aux, and were proud to lighten the load for the USCG. We're looking for ward to your next post, and appreciate the love you put into your wooden boat! Fair Winds and Following Seas to you both (Dorian and Cathy, Caliber 40 - SV Arcanum)

[@ricorichmond8214]

Well worth the wait! Your narrative and film work is only second to your sailing skills! Thanks again for sharing this wonderful extraordinary adventures!

[@clausgiloi6036]

Beautiful footage. I celebrated my 50th birthday in the Society Islands too... almost 10 years ago. Look forward to the next video!

[@beverlykovic8563]

She is so lovely. Each time I watch your video's her inner beauty does not change. She is a gem.

[@willhembree1812]

This may be my new favorite channel. "Julia" is beautiful!

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

This is the best you tunes I have seen. Thank you for sharing your experience with us

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

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[@Early8Q]

Thank you! No rush from this viewer. No metrics. No worries here. Fair winds and following seas! I can’t wait for the next time it fits for you!

[@MadisonBoatworks]

Thanks!

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

Thank you for reminding me that I am a little land lover

[@rollinrock6696]

Phenomenal!

[@guillaumerp]

I love your way of sharing those moments… it makes me dream !

[@okokea4592]

Bon anniversaire ! Thank you very much for another wonderful video.

[@daleyurk4369]

What a beautiful video! Glad your Father could be there on the one year anniversary.

[@michaelconway4316]

Love your videos and your beautiful boat!

[@pamlovell9125]

Oh my gosh! Finally! I had almost given up hope!

[@blueh2o117]

Worth the wait, I wasn't worried Just figured you were having a great time. Thanks for sharing!

[@travisweaver1805]

Thanks for rowing, you're the only other people we know that row lol, you're also the only other boat that I've seen parcel and serve their rig like I have. We're in moorea now, heading to tahaa in a few days, would be awesome to meet up, Sv monsoon

[@lien6404]

i looooove your series ! keep updating, and really want to know more about you guys. Im so qurious in whats your earlier experience, earlier job, (if I can ask , budget for the trip) and so on. I think I could watch an interview with you two in hours to go! Love this. hope it never ends ! Hope both of you having a great day. thank you!

[@stevenplancich6449]

Glad to see Ya Folks again…I’ll bet many of yer Viewers are used to more Frequent postings😜 However, Quality certainty beets Quantity…Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy😎

[@JagLite]

Magnificent! It is so nice to see old school cruising, a wooden boat, a hard dinghy, and oars instead of a noisy outboard. Fiberglass boats are much easier to maintain but the sounds they make grates on my nerves while a wood boat speaks softly of strength and security. Thank you for sharing your cruise with us.

[@sugiton13]

I really like your vidéos . Very peacefull and relaxing. No loud music, just natural sound...perfect !!!

[@DieselHopeless]

Missed seeing your wonderful videos. So glad to see a new one hit my notifications! Hope you two have had the time of your life the last several months. Thank you for once again sharing a magnificently recorded, edited, and narrated video!

[@Anmeteor9663]

Yet another highest quality film. Well worth waiting for. Thank you for sharing.

[@kathleenmetz7432]

I so appreciate the peace and beauty of life on the sea that you capture in your videos! Thank you!

[@mattw785]

It's really great watching these! Please keep them coming!

[@craigsnedden3051]

Just AWESOME! Can’t wait for the next episode. Don’t keep us waiting too long.

[@billbligh4547]

Great episode and good to have you back. Fair winds

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Thank you. Lovely. Calm. Peaceful.

[@KA7ISVtube]

My thoughts also. Too long between videos and I was concerned. Very glad to see your adventure continues and everything seems to be OK. Thanks for another wonderful video!

[@bryangoldthorpe8906]

Another great episode 👍👍👍

[@Sailor7sea89]

finally you guys back 😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@markknight7900]

Blessings from France 🇫🇷 !!!

[@rexharrison6827]

Loved your coverage of the Marquesas and now here you are in Moorea and Huahine! Been awhile, but worth the wait! Thanks for sharing your journeys.

[@idreecemian2192]

Since a few months back when I fell upon your cruising the west coast from Alaska southwards, I became fascinated with your sailing and went back to from where you begun with Julia, I followed Julia through episode twelve from where lost the adventure to find out that Julia got hit by a storm and there was a deep aching silence till yesterday when I stumbled upon you guys again. It is a pleasure to watch what you showcase,

[@ronaldrogers3660]

A great channel. Beautiful boat, great videography and narration. I hope not another 4 months before next one. It's so watchable and entertaining. All the best.

[@davelawrence6777]

So glad to see you back this morning i was concerned that ypu might have stopped the channel. Your video work is quite breath taking thanks for returning

[@rodhodgson2512]

Thank you for another great episode - we have loved watching your journeying and are hopeful we will see you in Australian waters one day. Fair winds and following seas. Rod & Lillian (Sapphire of London)

[@richardaber4299]

So nice to see you again. As always the best of all possible worlds. By the way your boat is a real thing of beauty!

[@diDaN75]

Beautiful boat, ocean is relaxing and story behind is inspiring. Great Job

[@JorgeLopezSegura]

Ohhhh man... 4 months waiting.. and it has been worth !! I love Julias motion... heavy but dancing as a dancer... strong and light !! Tons of questions come to my mind... What's your filming gear ? What has been (more or less ) your schedule routing ( month per month ... how to avoid storms).. thanks for sharing and good winds !!!

[@MadisonBoatworks]

We primarily use an Olympus om-d e-m5 III camera. It's not pro level but it's been a great camera for us. As for weather routing, we are careful to avoid hurricane season in the affected lattitudes. Other than that it's just a matter of keeping an eye on the forecasts daily. We use the book World Cruising Routes to help pick passage routes and timing.

[@juanlu724]

From Cádiz (Spain) congratulations for these spectacular videos

[@JasonKliethermes]

So glad you continue to share your adventure with us. I was worried after four months. Incredible storytelling and cinematography yet again. Looking forward to your future videos.

[@lauriepane8508]

So fortunate to have your video pop up on our you tube channel yesterday. Brings back so many wonderful memories of our circumnavigation from 1996-2002. Up until the Society Islands, we had sailed alone, but here we became part of a loose group that stayed together for several years, all the way to Turkey. Today, we enjoyed seeing the changes at the Papeete Quay and remembering our stay there. Just seeing Oponohu where we spent several weeks was delightful. "That's where we anchored. That is where we snorkeled. That is where we almost went aground trying to anchor off of Club Med." Ended up pulling out our book, CHASING SUNSETS, and rereading that part of our adventure. Thank you so much for sharing your time sailing through these wonderful videos. Wondering where you are sailing now and your future plans. Carole Wells and Lawrence Pane

[@stratchoker8765]

Looking forward to your next adventure. Fair winds and following seas.

[@markgumprecht2295]

Beautifully photographed, you capture the best of the places you visit! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures!

[@MrMichaelcurran]

The islands your visiting are beautiful. It's like you are joined with Capt. Cook. Nice to see your father shadowing your travels. He must be proud.

[@robertlaird6746]

I love what your doing and how you have filmed your entire adventure thus far. I'm also a WA resident. I live 50.7 miles North of the Seattle Convention Center in the northern part of Snohomish County. I'm about to build a Cyber 48 catamaran. It's a Tim Mumby design. My goal is to sail around the world at least once and visit as many south pacific islands as I can along the way.

[@realitywinner7582]

super stuff ...a tonic ! thanks a mill' -from Ireland 🙂

[@user-retsailor]

As you can see, I'm just catching up after finding your sailing videos. Another great video ! Absolutely appreciate your effort in making the videos and for sharing your life's adventures with us. Thank you.

[@billbaxter2914]

Superb video. Really awesome scenery. Love your boat. Thank you

[@charlessmith7911]

I love your productions, very lovely and soothing to watch. Do you ever need repairs or a haul out…not seen any of that…just quiet sailing and land explorations. Well done.❤

[@madepa.sailing]

Thanks for your professional presentations. So informative and great to watch.

[@Rudolf.Aigner]

Waiting (in)patiently for this episode, I watched it immediately and had great satisfaction as always. Your channel is truly the greatest. Wish you all the best for your next year of sailing. ❤

[@radicalradiotech4944]

Your Filming is stunning! well done! It's very romantic Thankyou.

[@sallyb3]

Beautiful video footage, gorgeous sailing, stunningly.

[@tedgayer336]

I love you guys! Belated Happy Birthday! Sailed an Ingrid Ketch across the NW Carribean. Awesome job you two!

[@melden3]

you absolutely create the most amazing content it is an outstanding job you are doing. continue please.

[@ezibierx9179]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing (South Africa)

[@donland-zu9ul]

Absolutely gorgeous. Love all your posts.

[@eleutheros]

Lovely video, so enjoyable to watch, and such a capable wooden boat too.

[@mr.morgan5643]

Amazing, stunning in every way!! One day soon!

[@KenBerger-ey2pg]

Thanks for posting, wonderful footage. Serenity..

[@diDaN75]

Greetings from the Philippines, Happy weekend Everyone!

[@EthanTweedie]

Fun to see Tahiti through your guys eyes, it's a beautiful place. Looking forward to seeing Bora Bora again! Fiji is a wonderful place, maybe your adventures will take you there!

[@gregcurrie982]

I got introduced to cruising in the 1970s reading the stories of Lin and Larry Pardey. Your magnificent videos (and your beautiful boat) remind me of those halcyon days of cruising in wooden boats. I think the wait between your video posts is well and truly worth it. Well done. I am definitely a fan and will follow you as long as you keep going. Maybe we will see you in Australia some day?

[@tylero8595]

Huahine is truly paradise. I was there 15 years ago. Rode my bicycle around the islands for a month with my ex. It is paradise found.

[@african7498]

I have watched all your Pacific videos - they are great. Just sharing experiences without any BS or drama. Igniting a yearning. Thanks.

[@rogerjohnson2031]

Thanks for the video. Glad to see all is well.

[@jamesarcher7534]

I've been to all of the locations in this video, thank you for doing these unspoiled and majestic islands justice. You've captured the vibe perfectly.