▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ We’re so excited to share this magical little atoll called Toau. It still completely blows our minds that a place like this exists in the middle of the South Pacific and we hope we have captured its beauty for you to enjoy. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ Skipper Blogs Tracking - Build your own interactive tracking map https://www.skipperblogs.com/meraki ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ Come explore Fakarava with us - a magical little spit of sand in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! The lagoon is a massive 60 km long by 25 km wide but the actual spit of land encircling the lagoon is less than a kilometre wide in some areas!! ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ Skipper Blogs Tracking - Build your own interactive tracking map https://www.skipperblogs.com/meraki ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ The Calm After the Storm The storm from a few days ago is forgotten as we drift through the days relaxing on the beach, exploring the shallows and having the BEST snorkel of our life. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ Skipper Blogs Tracking - Build your own interactive tracking map https://www.skipperblogs.com/meraki ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ Our first week exploring Fakarava is definitely not what we imagined **insert cocktails on remote islands here** 😆 Instead a system plows right over us and we spend a day and a half holding on to our hats for dear life! ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ Skipper Blogs Tracking - Build your own interactive tracking map https://www.skipperblogs.com/meraki ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ An epic 5 day passage from Marquesas to Tuamotus French Polynesia. We have our first pass into an atoll and we’re warmly welcomed by the locals! ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ Skipper Blogs Tracking - Build your own interactive tracking map https://www.skipperblogs.com/meraki ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ We are so excited to receive beautiful Marquesan tattoos in this weeks video the Week is topped off with nearly blowing up our engine and meeting a German Chocolatier in the mountains of a tiny island. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ We arrive in NUKU HIVA! Considered the main island of Marquesas with hikes galore, beautiful protected anchorages and lush green mountains. We can’t wait to explore all the island has to offer starting with a valley hike to Vaipo Waterfall which could have ended in disaster… ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ We cover some amazing anchorages in this video as we island hop through the Marquesas. It is everything we could imagine and more; friendly faces, beautiful anchorage and great friends to share the experiences with. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ It’s not every day that your captain turns 40! We put the word out that we were heading to Fatu Hiva for Mick’s 40th and the upwind sail with our amazing group of friends proved to be a great way to start the weekend. We were on a mission to find a unique way to celebrate and the small town of Hanavave did not disappoint. We received such a warm welcome to this little town of 350 people. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ In our post passage fog our brains are fogged, our bodies are fatigued, we’re blissfully happy and our to do list is large: ✓ Have a full nights sleep (the first in a month!) ✓ Acclimate to a new culture and climate ✓ Check in to our new host country ✓ Source provisions ✓ Laundry, Laundry, Laundry And the list goes on… Join us as we figure it all out and make a plan for the months to come. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ With mixed emotions we make landfall in Marquesas, French Polynesia! The excitement of seeing land after 26 days is unimaginable and hard to explain but a thread of sadness runs through the crew as this amazing experience comes to an end. ONE day after arriving we finally connect with some very special people ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. ▬▬ OUR SWEET THEME SONG ▬▬ Thank you to Set Sail for the use of their awesome song: "The Boat Song" All Other Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ Pacific Crossing Part 4 Crossing the equator is a grand event for any sailor. In the Navy it is often marked with much shenanigans mostly aimed at the “Pollywogs” (those that have never crossed an equator before) and christening them into “Shellbacks”. We are so excited for our first equator crossing to officially become Shellbacks and maybe even meet King Neptune himself? Truly a day we will never forget! ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. ▬▬ OUR SWEET THEME SONG ▬▬ Thank you to Set Sail for the use of their awesome song: "The Boat Song" All Other Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ What is life like at sea on a multi week passage as a family of 4? We’re going to try and paint a bit of a picture for you in this week’s video! From minor repairs to cooking underway and everything in between. As we make our way towards our halfway miles we are pleased to feel like we’re settling into a really good routine. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Sailing from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and then across the Pacific, through the South Pacific islands onwards to Australia and BEYOND! You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. ▬▬ OUR SWEET THEME SONG ▬▬ Thank you to Set Sail for the use of their awesome song: "The Boat Song" All Other Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ Pacific Crossing Part 3 - This week starts off with repairs on the remote and beautiful Isla Socorro which is part of the Revillagigedo Island Group. We’re relieved when the repairs are complete and we can continue our journey to French Polynesia. This part of the journey tests us in ways we never imagined possible for a Pacific Crossing. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Having sailed from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and the next big leap will be the Pacific Ocean in Spring 2023. You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. ▬▬ OUR SWEET THEME SONG ▬▬ Thank you to Set Sail for the use of their awesome song: "The Boat Song" All Other Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ Our first week sailing across the Pacific is a real mixed bag, light wind, heavy wind and boat malfunctions. We try to find our sea legs and settle in for a multi week passage as a family of 4. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Having sailed from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and the next big leap will be the Pacific Ocean in Spring 2023. You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. ▬▬ OUR SWEET THEME SONG ▬▬ Thank you to Set Sail for the use of their awesome song: "The Boat Song" All Other Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ ✨REAL TIME ✨ We are HALF way across the Pacific Ocean RIGHT NOW! Want a little more insight on what our final prep entailed and how we are feeling days prior to departure? Tune in to this week’s Video for all the DEETS! Want to track our journey across the pacific? Join us on Patreon for our exclusive tracker link. www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Having sailed from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and the next big leap will be the Pacific Ocean in Spring 2023. You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. ▬▬ OUR SWEET THEME SONG ▬▬ Thank you to Set Sail for the use of their awesome song: "The Boat Song" All Other Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

We’ll try one more time here. Starlink might cut out again. Since our starlink is working pretty well we thought we’d give this a shot. A little livestream from our cockpit. No idea how well this will work or for how long, we’ve never done this before 😜 When this video was live we were 400nm off the coast of Mexico on our way to French Polynesia.

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ 1 Week away from making our way across the PACIFIC OCEAN - stay tuned for next week’s video!! We start making our way North in preparation of jumping across the Pacific but sadly that means parting way with our long time buddy boat, Jackdaw. Mexico pulls out ALL the stops to say good bye to us with singing whales, leaping whales, gorgeous sunsets and wonderful sailing. ✨ In real time we are about a week into our Pacific Voyage. Want to track our journey across the pacific? Join us on Patreon for our exclusive tracker link. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Having sailed from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and the next big leap will be the Pacific Ocean in Spring 2023. You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. ▬▬ OUR SWEET THEME SONG ▬▬ Thank you to Set Sail for the use of their awesome song: "The Boat Song" All Other Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico

Since our starlink is working pretty well we thought we’d give this a shot. A little livestream from our cockpit. No idea how well this will work or for how long, we’ve never done this before 😜

▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ Weeks away from making our way across the PACIFIC OCEAN! We wrap up our time in Mexico with boat jobs and exploring the amazing anchorages on Mainland Mexico. We explore a new anchorage called Carrizal which truly has it all - insane snorkelling, one of the most beautiful beaches we’ve ever seen and NESTING TURTLES! ✨In real time we have JUST checked out of Mexico. Want to track our journey across the pacific? Join us on Patreon for our exclusive tracker link. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: https://cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ We earn a small commision off of our amazon links, just another way to support Cruising Meraki https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingmeraki ✩ Rheos Sunglasses https://www.rheosgear.com/ use "MerakiCrew" for 20% off ▬▬ FOLLOW ALONG! ▬▬ ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Our Website: : http://cruisingmeraki.com ▬▬ OUR STORY ▬▬ We are a multigenerational sailing channel with 2 boats and 1 collective dream of crossing oceans. Meet Mick, Kate and their 2 boys Thomas and Bentley aboard Meraki a Stan Huntingford Explorer 45. An Aussie/Canadian family who dreamed of living life differently and took the leap into sailing life during COVID and have never looked back. Having sailed from beautiful BC, Canada down to Mexico and the next big leap will be the Pacific Ocean in Spring 2023. You'll also get to know Kevin and Shawna (parents to Kate) aboard M2 a TransPac 49'. They've had had a lifelong dream to sail the world and are currently in the Caribbean with big plans to transit the Panama Canal very soon! While the original goal was to be visiting anchorages together, life had different plans. With one boat being purchased in the Pacific NorthWest and the other acquired in the Caribbean we've been waiting out Hurricane season in separate Oceans.. but the reunion is going to be OH, SO, SWEET! Explore the world through our eyes on our sailboat adventure of a lifetime! Let us take you with us on this journey to the next destination. If you love adventure and want to see more you're in the right place. ▬▬ OUR SWEET THEME SONG ▬▬ Thank you to Set Sail for the use of their awesome song: "The Boat Song" All Other Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #sailtheworld #sailingfamily #sailingmexico