Welcome back to the channel, and we can't wait for you to see this video. Not because of the sailing (there was plenty of that in the last video), but because we explore the underside of Tonga in a way that we just couldn't believe. The diving there was spectacular, but swimming with the humpback whales takes the cake. In the video, I think I mentioned that Tonga is the only place in the world you can do this, and it turns out there are few others, but it is extremely rare. We spent a whole day on a private dive boat learning about these creatures and how to interact with them without bothering them. It's mostly mothers and their calves, with a couple of male protectors swimming with them. We had the most amazing time. We also enjoyed Tonga's laid-back, casual vibe, and geologically speaking, it is a really rare series of canals dug into this land mass to create these little fjords, just unusual. Our next video will take us on a wild ride from Tonga to Fiji. Stay tuned. Www.svhappiestogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise Anywhere With You by Jake Owen. Ride, Captain, ride by Blue's image.

Hello, everyone! In this part two of our trip to Tonga from Tahiti, you'll see a lot of sailing action, including big wind and big waves. This trip was a bit of a milestone for us, as we knew it was going to be boisterous, but we feel like we really understand the boat and our sailing ability has improved. We are less and less concerned about the weather we will face because we can handle almost anything. Of course Mike is along for this leg as usual, and we have a great time together. This one's a bit long, but there's a two-minute out take at the end. Don't miss it:) Www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise Hold the line by Toto. Groove is in the Heart by Dee-Lite

Finally back to sailing videos! In early September of 2025, we departed Tahiti with our dependable crew Mike for our sail to Tonga, which is approximately 1,500 nautical miles. This trip is notorious because there is a squash zone in the middle where low pressures coming east from New Zealand trip up the trade winds and can bring some wild weather to this area. We danced with the low-pressure systems by going north and south a hundred miles frequently along this westbound route with our trusty weather routers' advice. This is a two-part video, and the second one has more extreme weather, so stay tuned for that. Www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise Burning For You by Blue Oyster Cult. Lido Shuffle by Boz Scaggs

Hello everybody. After a little hiatus, we are back to producing videos. Season 8 took us from Panama and finished on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, and Season 9 will take us from Tahiti to Tonga, then Fiji, and all the way to New Zealand. There is a lot of passage making in this upcoming season, and some more great exploring and diving in these wonderful islands that dot the South Pacific. These videos are about six months behind, but we will be catching up with this season. Today, the boat was loaded on a ship in Auckland, New Zealand, headed to Spain for our summer sailing in the Mediterranean. It was bittersweet to finish Season Nine in Auckland and leave the boat and come home. The fourteen months of cruising from Panama to New Zealand was all that we hoped for and more. It's a bit melancholy to have it be over. I know, I know, there will be more adventures ahead, but I don't know if anybody can top crossing that ocean. The Pacific is amazing. www.svhappytogether.com Music Sailing by Leisure Cruise. Feeling that way by journey

Welcome to the end of season eight when Happy Together arrives in Tahiti. Before that, we explore possibly our favorite atoll, Rangiroa. We had a wonderful four days on this island, and the diving and beachcombing was superb. We met new friends as always and had a great time exploring the town and the reefs. Watch till the end of this video to see the Season 9 trailer. www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise Shiny Happy People by REM Brighter than the sun by Colbie Caliet Living Thing by E.L.O.

Hi guys, at Fakarava we really enjoyed the people, friends and water with lots of diving and beach combing. We almost crashed the boat and we are still on pins and needles about it. We got another load of supplies and finally after 8 days left for Rangiroa which will be our last atoll in the Tuamotus. If you can ever get to this place we highly recommend it. Hint: you don't have to sail here from Panama. You can get here from Tahiti on a small plane and many people were doing just that. www.svhappytoghether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise Beautiful day by U2 All I need is you by Borns Little Pastry by stock music

Finally we are back after the year in the South Pacific and I am editing like a madman. We have several videos coming at you from this year of sailing and exploring and my video editing helper Nathan is in full swing. This video is our beginning of 8 days on this amazing Atoll and we received supplies from all over the world after 3 months off the grid! www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani In the air tonight by Phil Collins

Wow now we have settled in to Atoll life! We had a month of cruising in these wonderful islands and each one has its unique charm and underwater highlites. You would think they are all the same but they aren't so we visited the 5 most popular ones on our cruise down toward Tahiti where we were headed for our mid South Pacific break. www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing By Leisure Cruise Under Pressure by David Bowie and Queen In the water by Swiss Lips

Hi everyone, This video is one of my favorites as it chronicles our amazing sail from the Marquesas to the Tuamotus a 400 nautical mile dash to the most coral infested waters we have ever seen. They actually delete the chart information within the atolls so you have to use your eyes and some satellite pics to stay off the "Bommies" (what they call coral heads) Come along as we enter our first "Atoll Pass" , meet some friends above and below the water along with some serious beachcombing and a wardrobe malfunction. I hope you see the absolute joy we experienced in this most famous set of islands in the South Pacific! Don't forget to stay for the outakes....a bunch this episode www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside Morning has broken by Cat Stevens Walk on the Ocean by Toad the wet Sprocket

We are back with some more Marquesas touring including some amazing hikes and exploring of the topography along the coast. What an adventurers dream this place is and one of the most remote island chains on the planet. We finish off our Marquesas stay and depart for the Tuamotus. Enjoy... www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise You Make My Dreams Come True by Hall & Oates Every day is a winding road by Cheryl Crow Moments Like This by The Afters

Hi everyone, well here you go. Many have asked about Caz and her cooking and how the heck we found her in the first place. She is one in a million and we hope you enjoy meeting her in this video. www.svhappytogether.com www.warriorsailing.org www.crewbay.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise

Well we really enjoyed being off passage in Nuku Hiva with our crew. Maybe a little too much:) Warning: there is no sailing in this video. But shore activities are part of the cruising lifestyle so we bring them to you in traditional Happy Together fashion! Enjoy! www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing By Leisure Cruise Suavemente by Elvis Crespo Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani Suddenly I see by KT Tunstall

I am back in the groove and having a blast editing these videos. Here is the final leg of our Pacific crossing and we had some sailing thrills and more amazing meals from Chef Caz. The Pacific crossing was the biggest bucket list item on our list and we can't believe it's over. Today as I write this we have spent several months cruising all over French Polynesia and now are enroute to Tonga from Bora Bora. This is another big passage of about 8 days. The Pacific is big. What can I say:) www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise Blinded by the Light by Manfred Man I'm Alright by Kenny Loggins Tom Sawyer by Rush

Here is the next part of our epic Pacific Ocean crossing. We have fun and good weather while doing some on the move repairs as we go. I get a special surprise mid passage that I had been waiting for years on. Just editing these videos is a blast as I get to relive every day through the raw footage. I have to cut so much to get this crossing done in three episodes it's hard to decide what to edit and that is a good thing!!!! www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise Life in One Day by Howard Jones Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra

Can you believe it! another video in only 2 weeks!!! We finally are home for a few weeks and it's easier to edit and upload here for sure. This is Part 1 of our epic journey across the pacific to French Polynesia. Spoiler alert there are no disasters but plenty of adventure and fun. Just editing these videos brings me back to this surreal amazing life experience. I hope you enjoy! www.svhappytogether.com www.warriorsailing.org Music: sailing By Leisure Cruise Big Country by Big Country Love Generation by Bob Sinclair

Sorry for the delay between videos but this cruising lifestyle takes a lot of time😁 After our successful passage from Panama to Galapagos we spend a week recharging and no place better to do that tha

Well here is our part 2 of this amazing passage from Panama to the equator with an equator crossing ceremony that won't disappoint. We are enjoying reliving this trip while editing the videos. You just could never remember all the fun without a video journal and we are happy to share it with you. www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise Higher Love by Steve Winwood Learning to Fly by Tom Petty

Well after a long episode break we are back with a bunch of great content from our fantastic voyage across the equator and into the South Pacific. We won't spoil the fun with too much detail here but the entire trip was 71 days and now we are back in Florida visiting family and friends. For those who have followed us for awhile you may remember we planned on doing the Pacific back in 2020 and our new boat was delayed and then COVID! of course it didn't help we switched boats again which caused more delays but now its over and we are globe trotting to the max!!! enjoy the first of the Pacific series. www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise La Bamba by Latin Fury Come Sail Away by Styx In the Water by Swiss Lips

Well after that big sail from USVI to Panama we had some R&R and a great crossing of the canal. We are excited to finally have the new boat in the Pacific Ocean to prepare for our adventure across the Pacific. We have crossed the canal 3 times now and for most once is enough! Enjoy. Also I see our subscriber base is growing fast and we are over 30,000 now. Imagine that. Our little non monetized channel with no SEO promotion is found by people like you and we built this community ourselves. If you want to get the vibe of our channel read the comments! www.svhappytogether.com Music: Sailing by Leisure Cruise Go your own way by Fleetwood Mac Running on empty by Jackson Browne

Hi gang, we have lots of videos coming your way but if you don't follow on instagram you may not know we are more than halfway across the Pacific Ocean from Panama to French Polynesia. Here is a little taste of what life is like onboard!