A resident of California, USA and traveller who has been all over the world, Adrian Pearson shares her feedback on the 11-night Yasawa Islands Cruising trip she has just completed on the 105-foot Sea

In this episode, we completed our boat repairs and set sail from Tahiti-though the weather wasn't quite on our side yet. We made a quick stop at the stunning **Cook's Bay** before continuing our journey to **Raiatea**. With the **South Pacific rainy season** in full swing, we seized a weather window to sail toward the **Cook Islands**. Along the way, we caught plenty of fish, including a special **wahoo** as a birthday gift for Ping! ?? After **7 days at sea**, we arrived at the breathtaking **Penrhyn Atoll**, one of the South Pacific's hidden gems. Join us as we explore this remote paradise! Don't forget to **like, comment, and subscribe** for more sailing adventures! ?? #ithacacruising #svithaca #Sailing #SouthPacific #BoatLife #CookIslands #Tahiti #PenrhynAtoll #SailingVlog

Exploring Penrhyn Island: Local Life & a Grand 21st Birthday Celebration! In this episode, we arrive in the stunning Penrhyn (Tongareva) and dive into its vibrant culture. We visit a local home to admire handmade handicrafts, peek into their pigsty, and experience daily island life. But the highlight? Being invited to an unforgettable **21st birthday celebration** for a local girl-a massive event that brought the entire village together! Join us for an incredible glimpse into community, tradition, and joyous festivities in one of the most remote corners of the Pacific. ? *Subscribe & hit the bell to follow our adventures!* ? *Like, comment, and share if you enjoyed the video!* #ithacacruising #svithaca #PenrhynIsland #PacificAdventures #CulturalExperience #TravelVlog #IslandLife

In this episode, we finally solve the mystery behind the boat engine's screaming alarm-a worn-out fan belt! After a quick replacement, the engine runs smoothly again, allowing us to move from the marina to a nearby anchorage while waiting for our new roller furler to arrive. Despite the rainy weather, we managed to install the roller furler without major issues, a critical upgrade before our next ocean passage. We also cleared out of French Polynesia-surprisingly easy, and we later learned we could've done it online! Now, with the boat prepped and paperwork ready, our next destination is the Cook Islands-stay tuned for the next adventure! #Sailing #BoatRepair #FrenchPolynesia #SailboatLife #RollerFurler #CustomsClearance #CookIslands

Gambiers marked our first taste of tropical island life in the Pacific-a stunning but *scorching* experience! After months in Chile's chilly climate, we're still adjusting to the heat. ?? Meanwhile, we're upgrading our boat's power system with **three new solar panels** to keep our energy levels as high as the temperatures! ? Join us as we adapt to island life, chase shade, and soak in the beauty of the Gambier Islands. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more adventures! ?? #SailLife #TropicalAdventure #SolarPower #GambierIslands

In this episode, we sail away from Rikitea and head to the **airport anchorage** to pick up our long-awaited **MPPT controller** for the new solar panels. ? But the real adventure begins when we discover a **hidden gem**-a secluded anchorage all to ourselves! Imagine: crystal-clear waters, fresh coconut water straight from the tree, a beach braai (BBQ) under the sun, and breathtaking sunsets with no one else around. This is the **ultimate off-grid escape**-pure island magic! Join us as we unwind in our own private slice of paradise. Don't forget to **like, subscribe, and hit the bell** so you don't miss our next adventure! #SailLife #HiddenParadise #IslandEscape #BeachBraai #TropicalDream #sailingaroundtheworld #ithacacruising

After **5 intense days at sea**, we finally reached the breathtaking **Amanu Atoll**-our first stop in the legendary Tuamotus! But getting inside? **Not so easy.** Even with **Gestimare's tide & current predictions**, the narrow pass fought us hard-**three nerve-wracking attempts** before we finally made it through! Once inside? **Pure magic.** Crystal-clear waters, untouched beauty, and the kind of peace you only find in remote corners of the world. And the best part? **We dropped anchor in front of an uninhabited island-our private paradise for the next two weeks!** No crowds, no noise? just us, the ocean, and endless adventure. **Like & Subscribe** to follow our journey as we explore this untouched gem! #Tuamotus #AtollLife #SailingAdventure #OffTheGrid #ParadiseFound #SailLife

Our voyage from Amanu to Tahiti was supposed to be a smooth 5-day sail-until **disaster struck**. **Day 2:** The **forestay snapped**, our roller fuler was gone. Besides, our main sail showed a sign of tore, and our engine failed when we tried to move the boat around! Now, we're stuck in **Tahiti**, the world's *most dreamy* (and *most expensive*) island? with a boat in pieces. ? **Marina Taina became our repair HQ:** ?? Ordered new rigging and roller fueler ?? Ordered overseas engine parts (*and waited?*) ?? Fixed the sails (*temporarily*) ?? But that **mysterious engine alarm**? *Still screaming.* Will we solve the mystery and get back on track? Or is Tahiti keeping us longer than planned? **Follow the chaos in our next episode!** **Like & Subscribe** so you don't miss the boat drama! ? #SailingFail #BoatRepairs #TahitiStranded #SailingProblems #PacificAdventure #ithacacruising #sailingaroundtheworld

This episode takes us into the **vibrant underwater world** of Amanu Atoll! Just steps from our boat, the coral reefs teem with life-**colorful fish, curious hermit crabs, and endless coconuts** scattered like treasure. But the real stars? The **blacktip reef sharks**! Though they're calm and even friendly, we couldn't shake that *tiny* bit of fear swimming beside them. Would you dive in? ? We also explored **nearby deserted islets**, where abandoned huts whisper stories of past visitors. No people, no schedules-just **pure, timeless freedom**. This is the kind of place where you **lose track of days** and find yourself completely at peace. **Paradise, unlocked.** **Subscribe & hit the bell** to join our next adventure-more islands, more sharks, and more unforgettable moments! #Tuamotus #DesertedIsland #CoralReefs #SailLife #OffGridParadise #ithacacruising #sailingaroundtheworld

After two nights of rest in Puerto Inglés, we are on tour way back to Valdivia. This is our last leg and we will sail along the Pacific coast. The clam water of Patagonia and Chiloe is over and we'll befacing ocean waves and boat rolling. The outside bay of Puerto Inglés is surprisingly beautiful. The beach is full of little colorful pebbles. As we had some time to explore the bay this time, we found a whole patch of tea berries. In the bay, we came across a new seabird "Imperial Cormorrants". They look like penguins when standing on the shore. Ithaca's new friend, Boaty MC Boatface, is accompanying us as we are heading to the same marina in Estancilla. Of course, at the mouth of the canal, there are over falls. Plus the ocean waves, the boat is rolling and the ladies were getting seasick. There was no wind, or either too weak, we were running the engine all the way to Valdivia and safely tied to the jetty. Now we will stay here for a month and get ourselves ready for the Pacific. #sailaroundtheworld #sailboatlife #chile #patagoniachile #ithacacruising

We had been waiting for a week in Quemchi for a perfect weather window to cross canal Chacao. on the 14th March, there was finally a window with light west wind, in comparison to the strong north wind blowing most of the time. We think this is our chance, because there was no chance of downwind sailing in the canal recently, and we had a deadline of getting to Santiago on 20th March for our French Polynesia visa interviews. So our 3 conditions to cross the canal are: 1. high tide, arrive at the mouth at the high tide or 1 hour before high. Thus, the ebb current can flow the boat out of the canal into the Pacific. (on the other hand, inbound canal Chacao, you will need to go at the low tide in Puerto Inglés, please refer to my video Episode 29) 2. during the day, it is better to cross the canal during the day, not in the dark, for safety reasons. 3. downwind or no wind. The forecast weather is very light wind, but the canal does gather more wind than predicted. luckily, it was not bad and we could go through easily without any worries. PS: if you go through at high tide or after high, you will experience very strong riptides, the boat could fly at 11-12 knots of speed easily here. Once we passed the narrowest part of the canal, we spotted a few dolphins in the channel to swim with Ithaca and Ithaca's new friend, Boaty MC Boatface, a German sailboat, which met in Estero Pindo. These dolphins were so adorable and jumped out of the water like a show to us. Thank you dolphins! We always appreciate them accompanying us and they make the ocean a more magical place. For the first time, we anchored inside the Puerto Inglés bay because the water outside is a bit rolly and not comfortable. The bay is fairly big and have enough space for anchoring, even with a few boats. The salmon farm or oyster farm is close to the side and didn't bother us at all. The only tricky part is that you don't know the depth inside, so you have to watch. We anchored in about 4-5 meters. Our friend Boaty MC Boatface anchored nearby and had no issues at all. We will stay here for 2 nights, then the south wind will come and we need to sail in the Pacific ocean and head north to Valdivia. #sailaroundtheworld #patagoniachile #sailboatlife

This trip, from Pindo to Quemchi, we experienced a very strong riptide, from whirlpools to the view of boiling water and boiling oil, very fascinating and scary. luckily, the bay and channel is wide enough and caused no danger to us. In a place with 8 meters tidal range, where to tie the dinghy is always a challenge if there are no floating pontoons. The local fisherman of Quemchi caught a big snoek by dragging the line with his small boat in the bay. We tried the same, but caught nothing, only seaweed. ?? We also tried to make some local Chilean food, like Pulmay, with the clamps and mussels gifted from the fisherman. Now, we are waiting for a weather window to cross the canal Chacao. #sailaroundtheworld #patagoniachile #sailboat #chile #ithacacruising

Pailad in Chiloe is such a lovely place, that the captain couldn't resist not revisiting it. We had some very good and calm days in 2019 when we stayed here for a week. It is still beautiful as always, with black neck swans and other wild birds and ducks along the water bank. Every morning, the landscape is covered partially here and there by the mist and it creates an unforgettable view. A strong north wind was forecasted for the area, including the whole Chiloe island and its surroundings. All ports and operations were closed. We were too optimistic for the anchorage and didn't move. Anyway, we weren't sure if there was another one better. The current took us by surprise ? and it created a bit of a complicated situation in the strong wind. We raised the mizzen to keep the boat facing the wind. After the blow, Ithaca is on the way again. The next anchorage is Pindo. #sailaroundtheworld #sailboatlife #ithacacruising

In the morning 3rd March 2024, we lifted the anchor of our last anchorage in Isla Amita Patagonia. From Ithaca anchorage to Golf Corcovado, we made 2 stops to short the trip to avoid sailing at night, Caleta San Pedro and Isla Amita. Caleta San Pedro has a small salmon farm near the entrance, but it is wide and not so close to the entrance. The bay inside is a good size to anchor a few boats. A good protected anchorage for both north and south wind. Also in this bay, we received a most welcomed experience from Patagonia dolphins. They came to greet Ithaca, and later on accompanying us by the dinghy all the way to the shore. Such friendly creatures! Isla Amita didn't protect us from the south west wind. The beach has no much to see, not even spot much mussels. After exploring, the petrol is finished and we had to go back to Ithaca without engine. But luckily the wind is blowing downward. All we need to do is to make sure that we wouldn't miss the boat. Rowing with little paddles in strong head wind is insane. ? Good bye Patagonia! Now we are heading back to civilization.

When you worried about something too much, it might give you a big suprise. We witnessed the super calm Golf Corcovado. Even so, but the boat is still rolling to make you feeling sick. A short break in Canal San Pedro to rest at night before heading to Quellón on 4th March. Quellón is a big and busy harbour, especially on a day with fishing boats coming in. Kids bought a gift for Ouma, but it was falling out of the pockets when lifting the snubber from the anchor chain. He went for a swim to rescue it ? Now we need to head to our next anchorage Pailad.

Our first try of flying the drone on the boat. it's challenging as we are still learning to fly and video the drone on the same time. The Drone view is really amazing... #patagoniachile #sailaroundtheworld #ithacacruisinglife

Previously in 2019, when Ithaca sailed in Patagonia, we saw whales a few times, but mostly far and distance. In the early morning 28th Feb 2024, we left the anchorage of Puerto Aguirre and heading north. We spotted some whales swimming in the channel. Two humpback whales took us in surprise when I was videoing them excitedly. Because only in video, I realised that the whales were crossing the channel in front of our path. We must cut the engine immediately to slow down the boat to give them way. In reward, the whales spouted all the times and once passed, they showed us a beautiful tail splash before heading down. Afterwards, we sailed back to Caleta ITHACA, 30 nautical miles, to enjoy this anchorage one more time, for it's rich crabs and quiet solitaire. We flied the drone to give a full view of the anchorage, to keep the good memory of Patagonia. #patagoniachile #sailaroundtheworld #sailboatlife #chile #ithacacruisinglife music by Xavier Luna, Lost On You

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