Support our REFIT PROJECT at www.red-seas.com/refit We are so grateful to all of you for being part of this journey and we hugely appreciate the help and support you offer us. If you want to contribute to our big refit plans, we have some projects listed on our new website where you can buy us a thru-hull or just throw some ice cream money in the pot to help keep us going. Thanks everyone! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On July 30th 2025, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded sent shockwaves around the world and a tsunami wave rippled out across the Pacific Ocean. Anchored on our sailing catamaran on the island of Samoa, we received the tsunami warning and had to make some quick decisions - should we stay or should we go? How can you prepare for a natural disaster that you know is heading your way when you've never seen one before? This was not the day we planned, but we wanted to share the whole experience with you so get ready for a nail biting episode of life onboard our sailboat when things start to go wrong and you realise life isn't all sunshine and cocktails! Welcome to Sailing Red Seas...and the adventure that unfolds! 🙌🏻 Support us 🙌🏻 PATREON: www.patreon.com/redseas TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas NEW MERCH STORE: www.redseasmarine.com To support our REFIT and read about all our planned projects, visit www.red-seas.com/refit 💬 Follow us on social media 💬 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/realredseas INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/realredseas ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ 00:00 Surviving a tsunami on a sailboat 02:32 Interrupted by a tsunami warning siren 04:24 How we prepare our boat for a tsunami after an earthquake 07:48 Tsunami waves hit Samoa 12:12 Tropical storm follows tsunami 12:52 Heading out to sea 15:32 Avoiding tsunami waves - let's go sailing 18:36 Tsunami aftermath (we need your help) 20:07 Sailing to Tonga 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

Support our MASSIVE BOAT REFIT: www.red-seas.com/refit Check out our new merch store: www.redseasmarine.com ⛵ After 17,000 Miles, It’s Time for Big Changes | Sailing Life in Samoa 🌴 [Ep194] For the past five years, you’ve watched us fall in love with our floating home — a Leopard 47 catamaran that’s carried us safely over 17,000 miles from the Caribbean to the South Pacific. She’s battled storms, breakdowns, and years of wear… and now it’s time we face the reality of what comes next. In this episode, we share the truth about boat life after crossing oceans: the repairs, the toll it takes, and our plans for the future. But sailing has never been just about boat work — so we head ashore in Samoa to explore the unmissable places this island has to offer. From hidden waterfalls to volcanic landscapes, this is adventure both on and off the water. 🌊 Whether you’re here for bluewater sailing, boat refits, or remote island travel, this episode dives deep into the highs and lows of life afloat. - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Living on a sailboat for 5 years 01:02 Exploring Samoa 02:49 Bahai'i temple 06:54 The tallest waterfall in Samoa 09:22 Coastal hike 10:23 Our future boat plans 14:28 One big problem 17:28 Hiking through lava 21:43 Swimming in lava! - - - - - - - - - - - - - ✅ Subscribe for more real sailing life adventures. 💬 Question: After 17,000 miles, would you keep fixing or move on to a new boat? 👍 Like the video if you love both sailing and off-the-beaten-path travel. #SailingLife #BoatRefit #Samoa #BluewaterCruising #AdventureTravel - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🙌🏻 Support us 🙌🏻 PATREON: www.patreon.com/redseas TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas NEW MERCH STORE: www.redseasmarine.com 💬 Follow us on social media 💬 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/realredseas INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/realredseas 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

🏝️ Sailing to the Real Treasure Island | First Impressions of Samoa [Ep193] If you grew up reading stories of floating islands, daring escapes, and hidden treasures, this episode will feel like stepping straight into a childhood storybook. 📖 Our journey brings us to Samoa — a place some even call the real Treasure Island. After zig-zagging our way across the Pacific, we finally reach these volcanic islands that feel worlds apart from the remote atolls we’ve been visiting. Bigger, more built-up, and rich in culture, Samoa offers a very different kind of adventure. From bustling local life to quiet anchorages, this place surprised us at every turn. In this episode, we share our first impressions of Samoa: the warm welcome, the challenges of arriving by sailboat in a less-traveled corner of the Pacific, and why this island chain feels like the living heart of adventure. If you love sailing life, remote exploration, and real-world treasure islands, this one is for you. - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Childhood dreams meet real adventures 🌊 00:49 Arriving in Samoa (aka the real Treasure Island) 04:14 Finding Robert Louis Stevenson (famous author of Treasure Island) 07:14 A piece of Scotland in the heart of Samoa 11:04 Exploring Samoa - hiking to the author's tomb 16:17 A whole new perspective on Samoa 18:32 Swimming in a private freshwater pool - - - - - - - - - - - - - ✅ Subscribe for more true sailing adventures. 💬 Question for you: Do you think Samoa deserves the title of Treasure Island? 👍 Like the video if you love stories that mix adventure and reality. #SailingPacific #Samoa #TreasureIsland #AdventureTravel #SailingLife- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🙌🏻 Support us 🙌🏻 PATREON: www.patreon.com/redseas TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas NEW MERCH STORE: www.red-seas.com/shop 💬 Follow us on social media 💬 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/realredseas INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/realredseas 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

This is an EXTRA episode this week! Make sure you've also seen our full episode as we arrive into Samoa from our three day passage from Niue and get straight into some other boat jobs and repairs: https://youtu.be/OkHy7HqVU5o?si=rEsvZA1wtgDUtDPa As an extra video this week, join us as we get our outboard motor repaired in Apia, Samoa. We have struggled with the electric tilt on this outboard for almost a year now, sometimes finding ourselves stranded in remote places without being able to beach our dinghy or take it to shore or through shallow waters. We were amazed at the service from Junior here in Apia, not just because he got things fixed nice and quickly but because our courtesy car in his sports fishing boat was just crazy fun! Should we switch out our inflatable for a metal tender?? Haha! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🙌🏻 Support us 🙌🏻 PATREON: www.patreon.com/redseas TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas NEW MERCH STORE: www.redseasmarine.com 💬 Follow us on social media 💬 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/realredseas INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/realredseas ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ 00:00 We need to fix our outboard motor 02:31 First look at our new boat 04:42 Fixing our outboard engine 06:08 Explaining what went wrong with our engine 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

Support our journey and help keep us floating at www.patreon.com/redseas Our first time sailing across the international date line (Ep192) as we passage from Niue to Samoa in the Pacific Ocean. We celebrate reaching the future and missing a day, then hold on as the sea state picks up but we finally see land and enjoy a much calmer arrival into Apia with a downwind spinnaker run along the north coast of Upolu. When we finally make it into port, it's time to tackle some boat jobs. We get to grips with replacing our lazy jack lines and in a bonus episode we also fix our outboard motor for our dinghy. You can check that extra video out here: https://youtu.be/ku5Wpacfll4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🙌🏻 Support us 🙌🏻 PATREON: www.patreon.com/redseas TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas NEW MERCH STORE: www.redseasmarine.com 💬 Follow us on social media 💬 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/realredseas INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/realredseas ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ 00:00 Sailing the Pacific Ocean is like stepping back through history 01:06 Let's sail faster! 03:52 A good reason to wake up your crew 06:43 Catching a fish (or three) 08:00 A dream come true - I can't believe we're here 10:29 Sailing plans - where next? 13:04 Sailing into Apia, Samoa 14:22 Replacing our broken lazy jacks on our catamaran 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

READ our article about short handed sailing here: www.red-seas.com/shorthanded SUPPORT our journey: www.patreon.com/redseas SUBSCRIBE to our channel: www.youtube.com/redseas ⛵ 350 Miles of Open Ocean | Sailing from Niue to Samoa 🌋 Two sailors. One 47ft catamaran. 350 miles of empty Pacific Ocean. 🌊 This passage takes us from the remote cliffs of Niue to the volcanic shores of Western Samoa — and along the way, we face everything from heavy weather to sleepless nights at sea. People always ask: “How can just two of you possibly cross oceans alone?” The answer is here — in the storms we’ve fought, the mistakes we’ve made, and the resilience we’ve built. What once felt impossible now feels like the start of something bigger. In this episode, you’ll experience the reality of ocean passagemaking: unpredictable winds, long night watches, gear failures, and the thrill of finally sighting land after days offshore. More than just sailing — this is what it means to chase freedom across the world’s most remote waters. If you’re drawn to sailing life, bluewater cruising, and exploring islands far off the beaten path, this is your front-row seat. ⸻ ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 Can two sailors really cross oceans alone? 01:05 Dolphins in the anchorage 2:42 Lessons from storms & mistakes 03:48 Sailing plans, setting course for Samoa 06:26 Watch pattern for shorthanded sailing 08:06 Our priorities when we're sailing offshore 10:35 How we sail at night 13:20 How we sleep in the middle of the ocean 16:56 Sail changes offshore in rough conditions 19:49 How we sail alone across oceans 21:05 Sailing with your partner ⸻ ✅ Subscribe for more Pacific adventures 💬 Would YOU cross 350 miles of open ocean with just two people? 👍 Like the video if you love true adventure stories #SailingPacific #BluewaterCruising #Niue #Samoa #adventuretravel - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🙌🏻 Support us 🙌🏻 PATREON: www.patreon.com/redseas TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas 💬 Follow us on social media 💬 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/realredseas INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/realredseas 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

Support our journey and join our crew: www.patreon.com/redseas After sailing 15,000 miles around the world, we’ve arrived at Niue — the world’s newest country. This tiny island in the South Pacific didn’t even exist when we first set sail. Now, with wheels on land, we’re exploring its wild caves, dramatic cliffs, hidden beaches, and one of the most surreal night swims we’ve ever done. From heart-racing cliff hikes to underground caves and crystal-clear pools, Niue is unlike anywhere we’ve been before. This is one of the world’s least-visited nations — and we’re diving right in. 👉 Subscribe for more real sailing & travel adventures: www.youtube.com/redseas 👉 Support our voyages & join the crew on Patreon: www.patreon.com/redseas 🌍 In This Episode Exploring Niue, the world’s youngest country 🌏 Hiking to Togo Chasm, a dramatic crevice in the cliffs 🪨 Discovering hidden caves & arches lit by the afternoon sun 🌞 Drone flights through sea caves & massive rock formations 🚁 Facing fears during cliff hikes & crumbling boulders 😱 Swimming in an underground cave — at night 🌌🤿 This is remote adventure travel at its rawest — danger, beauty, and discovery! ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Arrival in Niue, the world’s newest country 01:00 – Driving inland & exploring villages 04:02 – Hiking to Togo Chasm 08:30 – Entering hidden cave systems 13:18 – Stunning arches & drone flights 21:31 – The creepiest spot on the island 24:47 – Night swim in a cave pool 🌴 Related Videos ▶️ [500 Miles With No Water Maker] https://youtu.be/hyhACyDv4Zk?si=2nU_QkNdGsdedCg7 ▶️ [Diving Beveridge Reef | The Most Remote Anchorage on Earth] https://youtu.be/UAD4C13gxII?si=El-UuHf-lBa-E14C ⚓ Stay Connected Instagram → www.instagram.com/realredseas Patreon → www.patreon.com/redseas Website → www.red-seas.com 💬 Question for you: Would you swim in an underground cave at night… or is that a hard no? If you enjoyed this adventure, hit Like 👍, Subscribe 🔔, and Share to support the channel. - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🙌🏻 Support us 🙌🏻 PATREON: www.patreon.com/redseas TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

Support our journey and get extra content: www.patreon.com/redseas ⸻ 🌊 Sailing Into the Unknown | Discovering the World’s Most Mysterious Island Nation [Ep189] It might seem impossible to get lost in today’s world of GPS and Google Earth… but the Pacific Ocean still holds secrets. After leaving the wild breakers of Beveridge Reef, we set sail across open water, battling unpredictable winds, zero visibility, and an arrival deadline we cannot miss. Our destination? A place so controversial that some countries deny it even exists. With towering cliffs, hidden caves, no safe anchorages, and a one-of-a-kind system for hauling dinghies out of the ocean, this remote island feels like another world. 🌴 Along the way, we share the challenges of passagemaking in rough seas, the generosity of locals, and the incredible “cruiser mail” network that connects sailors across oceans. From organic honey gifts to surprise spear guns, life out here is anything but ordinary. If you love sailing adventures, remote travel, and exploring places few have ever been, this episode is for you. ⸻ ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Is this even possible? 00:58 Escaping Beveridge Reef 05:21 Sailing into heavy seas 09:36 Land Ho! 11:06 Arrival at the cliffs of Niue 12:30 First time for everything (dinghy crane) 17:37 Local kindness 19:21 New speargun ⸻ ✅ Don’t forget to subscribe for more ocean adventures and remote island discoveries. 💬 Drop a comment: Would you sail to a place most countries don’t even recognize? 👍 Like the video if you love real adventure, not just travel guides. #SailingAdventure #RemoteTravel #Niue #SailingPacific #OffTheBeatenPath - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🙌🏻 Support us 🙌🏻 PATREON: www.patreon.com/redseas TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas NEW MERCH STORE: www.red-seas.com/shop For more information about Zora, check out www.iNav4U.com DISCOUNT CODE: REDSEAS See version 1 (Wayfinder) in action here: https://youtu.be/jQanLnmrHBw 💬 Follow us on social media 💬 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/realredseas INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/realredseas 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

Want to see more? This week's full episode: https://youtu.be/u1Cz4QGir1c Extra adventures this week (bonus content): https://youtu.be/UAD4C13gxII Support our adventure and keep us floating: www.patreon.com/redseas Replacing our main halyard (at anchor) is a difficult job, especially when we are battling large swell and fading light. We have a damaged line lifting our main sail and if we don't replace it now, we might find ourselves with bigger problems the next time we're out sailing offshore in big winds and that could be a disaster. So even though it is not ideal conditions, we have to try and make this repair before we can set sail for the next island. We filmed so much of our adventure this week that we couldn't fit it all into one episode, so this extra video is a short bonus feature for you. We share more of these types of videos on Patreon so if you want to support our channel and see more of our life on the water, sign up at www.patreon.com/redseas - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💬 Follow us on social media 💬 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/realredseas INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/realredseas ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ 00:00 We sailed to Beveridge Reef (through a storm) 03:56 Replacing our main halyard before the sun sets (a race against time) 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

Want to see more? This week's full episode: https://youtu.be/u1Cz4QGir1c Extra adventures this week (bonus content): https://youtu.be/4rXx3sp2Kjk Support our adventure and keep us floating: www.patreon.com/redseas 🦈 Diving Beveridge Reef | The Most Remote Anchorage in the Pacific We sailed our catamaran to one of the most remote anchorages in the world: Beveridge Reef, a sunken atoll in the middle of the South Pacific that doesn’t even break the surface of the waves. After sheltering from a brutal storm, we finally dive beneath the surface — and what we find is unforgettable. Circling barracuda, gray reef sharks, curious fish that have never seen humans before, and a coral playground that feels untouched by time. This might be the wildest, most remote dive we’ve ever done — and maybe fewer than ten people on Earth have experienced it. We filmed so much of our adventure this week that we couldn't fit it all into one episode, and so this is a bonus video just for you, an extra snippet of our life out here on the ocean. Find our full length episode on our channel. 👉 Subscribe for more real offshore sailing adventures: www.youtube.com/redseas 👉 Support our voyages & join the crew on Patreon: www.patreon.com/redseas 🌍 In This Video Surviving days of stormy seas to reach Beveridge Reef 🌊 Diving into schools of barracuda and gray reef sharks 🦈 Exploring a hidden underwater world at 25m depth 🤿 Swimming with baby sharks in a natural nursery 🦈✨ Experiencing one of the rarest dive sites on Earth 🌍 This isn’t just sailing — it’s exploration, survival, and a glimpse into one of the most remote places on the planet. ⚓ Stay Connected Instagram → www.insta.com/redseas Patreon → www.patreon.com/redseas Website → www.red-seas.com 💬 Comment below: Would you dive in the middle of the Pacific surrounded by sharks, or stay safely on deck? If you enjoyed this adventure, hit Like 👍, Subscribe 🔔, and Share to support the channel. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ 00:00 Sailing to Beveridge Reef 00:33 Diving with sharks 02:12 World's most remote dive site? 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

Support our journey and help us create these videos: www.patreon.com/redseas Bonus videos this week: We go scuba diving with sharks - https://youtu.be/UAD4C13gxII We replace our halyard at anchor - https://youtu.be/4rXx3sp2Kjk 🌊 Sailing In Storms and into a Reef The Pacific Ocean doesn’t play games. In this episode [Ep188], we set sail from the remote Cook Islands only to face challenges that test both our boat and ourselves — increasing waves, heightening winds and no land in sight. With 500 miles of open ocean ahead, we have no choice but to push south for safety. This is offshore sailing at its rawest. Remote islands, unpredictable seas, and decisions that could make or break the passage. Will we make it before the weather closes in? 👉 Subscribe for more real offshore sailing adventures: www.youtube.com/redseas 👉 Join our crew & support the voyage on Patreon: www.patreon.com/redseas 🌍 In This Episode Departing a remote atoll 🌴 Battling 3-4m Pacific swells 🌊 Sailing 9-10 knots through the night 🌙 The race to safety before the storm hits ⚡ If you’ve ever dreamed of blue-water passages, remote islands, or the freedom of life at sea — this one’s for you. ⚓ Stay Connected Instagram → www.insta.com/realredseas Patreon → www.patreon.com/redseas Website → www.red-seas.com 💬 Would you take on a 500-mile ocean passage with a storm on its way? Or is that pushing it too far? If you enjoyed this adventure, hit Like 👍, Subscribe 🔔, and Share to support the channel. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ 00:00 The weather isn't looking good 01:00 We need to head South 03:21 Waves are building 06:21 We almost lost it 07:44 I don't like this 10:38 The storm hits us 14:05 Even our safety stop isn't safe 18:13 We are so far away from anywhere (and no help is coming) 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

Support our journey: www.patreon.com/redseas ⸻ The Pacific Ocean doesn’t play games — and this episode [Ep187] proves it. After leaving the remote atoll of Tongareva in the northern Cook Islands, disaster struck when our brand-new spinnaker ripped underway. Forced to stop for urgent repairs, we found ourselves racing against the clock, with storms on the horizon and no way to make fresh drinking water. From here, we push 500 miles across open ocean — chasing safety, battling the elements, and sailing further off the beaten path than ever before. 🌊 ⸻ 🌍 In This Episode: • ⛵ Real-life challenges of sailing the Pacific — gear failure, weather windows, and water shortages. • 🏝 Leaving the untouched paradise of Tongareva, Cook Islands. • ⚓ Facing one of the toughest passages yet — with no safe harbors until we make landfall. • 💭 Reflections on life at sea and why the remote Pacific still calls to adventurers like us. ⸻ 🎥 Why Watch? If you love: • Bluewater sailing and life aboard a sailboat • Remote islands few will ever step foot on • Off the beaten path travel and true adventure storytelling …then this is an episode you won’t want to miss. ⸻ 📢 Join the Journey We’ve been sailing full-time for over 5 years, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. Subscribe now to follow the adventure and be part of our crew as we continue sailing the Pacific. 👉 www.youtube.com/redseas ⸻ #SailingThePacific #OffTheBeatenPath #SailingLife #CookIslands #BluewaterSailing #AdventureTravel ⸻ 🙌🏻 Support us 🙌🏻 PATREON: www.patreon.com/redseas TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas NEW MERCH STORE: www.red-seas.com/shop For more information about Zora, check out www.iNav4U.com DISCOUNT CODE: REDSEAS See version 1 (Wayfinder) in action here: https://youtu.be/jQanLnmrHBw 💬 Follow us on social media 💬 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/realredseas INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/realredseas ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ 00:00 Have we destroyed an ancient technology? 01:05 Day 2 of passage 02:11 Ripped our sail 04:28 Taking our sails down offshore 05:20 First time repairing our sails underway 07:10 Replacing our reefing line with a selfie stick 08:15 Testing our repair 12:15 Not good news 13:53 Change of plans and an emergency stop 16:17 Flying a spinnaker at night 17:07 Land ho! 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

What happens when your only watermaker fails… thousands of miles from civilization? In this intense and heartwarming episode, we face our biggest emergency in 5 years of off-grid sailing — running out of water in the middle of the South Pacific. With no shops, no backup plan, and only rain and kindness to count on, we have to get creative (and fast) to survive. 💧 We share the raw reality of off-grid expedition life: 👉 DIY fixes under pressure 👉 Grateful encounters with generous islanders 👉 Inventing a water system from spare parts 👉 Festival rehearsals, cultural insights & real community spirit 👉 The bittersweet farewell to a remote paradise This is more than a sailing vlog — it’s a story of resilience, connection, and the beautiful unpredictability of life at sea 🌴⚓ ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – The Breakdown Begins 01:05 – Watermaker Disaster Explained 06:06 – Borrowing Water, Island-Style 07:30 – How to catch a bus on the ocean 09:57 – Behind the Scenes: National Festival Dance Rehearsal 12:53 – Building a Drinking Water System 16:18 – Lifting Anchor: Farewell Tongareva 17:50 – Testing our spinnaker offshore ⸻ 🙌 Join the Adventure Subscribe for more raw, real stories from the edge of the map: 🛠 DIY systems, ⚡ Off-grid life, 🌍 Epic cultures & 💙 unforgettable people. 📌 Website – www.red-seas.com 💖 Support us – www.patreon.com/redseas 📷 Instagram – @realredseas 📘 Facebook – @realredseas ⸻ 🔎 Tags / Keywords for Visibility #OffGridSailing #WaterCrisis #SouthPacificAdventure #SailingVlog #RemoteLiving #DIYBoatFix #OceanLife #SailingFamily #SurvivalAtSea #redseas For more information about Zora, check out www.iNav4U.com DISCOUNT CODE: REDSEAS See version 1 (Wayfinder) in action here: https://youtu.be/jQanLnmrHBw 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

🌴 Exploring Te Tautua | The Island We Never Dreamed We’d Reach 🇨🇰 (Cook Islands) This episode is more than just a travel vlog — it’s a deeply personal journey to one of the most remote and welcoming communities in the world: Te Tautua village on Penrhyn Atoll (Tongareva), in the far north of the Cook Islands. 🎥 Thanks to the support of an anonymous Patreon hero, we were able to visit a place we never could’ve afforded to reach. And what we found? Pure magic. 💛 ⸻ In This Episode: • 🏝 Walk through a hidden village with only 20 residents — one of the kindest communities we’ve ever met. • 🥥 Join us as we help harvest coconuts for a traditional feast (and learn to make coconut marshmallow pancakes 🤤). • 🎁 Share in the exchange of stories, songs, laughter, and handmade gifts that left us speechless. • 🎶 Experience a heartwarming evening of food and music, surrounded by friends old and new. • 🙏 Reflect on gratitude, generosity, and the rare privilege of being welcomed into a place like this. ⸻ This episode is for viewers who love: • Raw, meaningful cultural exchanges 💬 • Off-grid adventures & remote island sailing ⛵ • Real human connection & local traditions 🤝 • Travel with a purpose — not just a destination ✨ ⸻ 👋 A Note to Our Viewers: We’ve been sailing full-time for over five years. But this place, Te Tautua, has left a mark on our hearts like few others. If you enjoy what we do and want to help us reach more places like this, check out our Patreon (www.patreon.com/redseas) — even $10 makes a difference. ❤️ 👇 Comment below: Could you live on an island this remote? ⸻ #Tongareva #TeTautua #CookIslands #SailingAdventure #IslandLife #CoconutHarvest #RemoteTravel #PenrhynAtoll #SailingVlog #TravelWithHeart #IslandCulture - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🙌🏻 Support us 🙌🏻 PATREON: www.patreon.com/redseas TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas MERCH STORE: www.red-seas.com/shop For more information about Zora, check out www.iNav4U.com DISCOUNT CODE: REDSEAS See version 1 (Wayfinder) in action here: https://youtu.be/jQanLnmrHBw 💬 Follow us on social media 💬 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/realredseas INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/realredseas ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ 00:00 We didn't know what to expect 01:00 Welcome to the Cook Islands 02:23 Introducing the Cook Islanders 04:25 This is what village life is like in the Cook Islands 08:39 Injury on a remote island 12:00 I can't believe this is our life! 14:24 Community coconut harvesting day 18:10 Guests of honour at a feast! 20:39 Thank you, Tongareva 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

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Discovering Tongareva (Penrhyn Atoll in the Cook Islands) 🇨🇰 Only a few days left to WIN A BOAT - our friends are giving away their 50' Beneteau in the Caribbean to fund their new project, restoring a hurricane damaged catamaran. If you haven't yet entered, find out more details here: www.spearitanimals.com/giveaway?ref=5529 In this video, join us on our most remote and unforgettable adventure yet as we detour 1500 miles to reach Tongareva in the northern Cook Islands — a place so pristine, so untouched, it’s never been seen on YouTube… until now. In this episode: • 🛶 We’re welcomed by the incredibly generous locals who share their traditions and lifestyle. • 🐟 Explore a community pond full of milkfish and learn how nature and tradition intertwine. • 🐢 Go turtle-spotting in crystal-clear lagoons and explore untouched islands. • 🥥 Discover how coconuts are harvested, prepared, and even transformed into sweet, marshmallow-like snacks. • 🌊 Dive and fish the reef like locals — including a nighttime catch of over 350 fish that will feed families and be flown to Rarotonga. We also gain rare access to a sailors’ guestbook dating back to 1987 — preserving our visit as part of the living history of this incredible place. 👉 If you’ve ever dreamt of sailing to the edge of the map, this is the story you don’t want to miss. ⸻ 📍 Why YouTube Should Show This to You: This episode is perfect for fans of: • Sailing adventures & ocean expeditions ⛵ • Remote travel & undiscovered destinations 🏝️ • Cultural immersion & authentic local experiences 🌍 • Food from the sea & survival-style cooking 🐚 • True, human connection beyond tourism 💛 ⸻ 👇 Comment below: Would you sail to a place this remote? ⸻ #SailingLife #RemoteIslands #PenrhynAtoll #CookIslands #AdventureTravel #OceanExploration #CoconutCulture #NightFishing #SustainableLiving #Tongareva #HiddenParadise - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🙌🏻 Support us 🙌🏻 PATREON: www.patreon.com/redseas TIPJAR: www.tpjr.us/redseas MERCH STORE: www.red-seas.com/shop For more information about Zora, check out www.iNav4U.com DISCOUNT CODE: REDSEAS See version 1 (Wayfinder) in action here: https://youtu.be/jQanLnmrHBw 💬 Follow us on social media 💬 FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/realredseas INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/realredseas ⏰ Time Stamps ⏰ 00:00 A 1500 mile detour 00:51 Let's go and explore 02:39 Playing with turtles 06:26 Eating fresh coconut 08:29 This takes serious skill 11:40 Hardly anyone has ever visited here 15:34 Learning how to fish like a local (and catching a shark!) 22:43 Preparing a massive fish catch for the whole village 24:53 This is how you can win a sailboat 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours

🌴Welcome to the Cook Islands! If you're looking for the link to Spear It Animal's BOAT GIVEAWAY, here it is: www.spearitanimals.com/giveaway?ref=5529 Our friends Raf and Sascha are giving away their 50' Beneteau and it could be yours! Enter before July 31st and let us know if you're the lucky winner! Ever wondered what it’s like to sail to a place so remote, the locals name it “literally in the middle of nowhere”? Welcome to Penrhyn Atoll, Cook Islands — where your entry paperwork might be delayed because the police are off picking coconuts. 🥥💁‍♀️ Join us as we: • Survive French Polynesia’s sketchiest exit pass (at sunset, obviously) • Bash into waves, break a fishing rod, and maybe hook a shark (?) • Accidentally out-sail the Danish again • Enter a new country for the first time in 2 years… and find it’s mostly deserted • Meet locals prepping for a major festival with choir harmonies that rival any film soundtrack • And yes, chase down our own passports because all the officials left town for… a coconut harvest. 🌴✈️ 🎯 This one’s for: • Adventurers craving untold destinations • Sailors who love reef passes with a side of adrenaline • Wanderers curious about Pacific island culture & festivals • Viewers who want storytelling with charm, grit, and gorgeous drone shots • Anyone who’s ever wondered: “Did we just enter a country by accident?” 📈 Hashtags and Keywords for SEO Goodness: #SailingCookIslands #RemoteAtolls #SailingLife #PacificAdventure #SailingCouple #LiveaboardLife #OffGridSailing #PenrhynAtoll #TravelVlog #BluewaterCruising 📌 Key Moments: 00:00 We're really pushing our limits 00:59 We're leaving French Polynesia 04:12 Where are we going? 07:31 Uh oh - our boat is breaking (at night!) 09:30 Breaking speed records 13:12 We caught a MASSIVE fish! 14:05 Offshore passage planning 18:03 Catching a HUGE tuna on our sailboat 19:48 First time in the Cook Islands 25:27 How to WIN a FREE BOAT!!! 👍 Like if you’ve ever had your travel plans ruined by coconuts 🗺️ Comment your most remote travel experience 🔔 Subscribe for more “Did we just commit a border crime?” style adventures 🧭 Share with your most adventurous friend (or your local customs officer) 👋 Follow Our Journey: Instagram: www.instagram.com/realredseas Patreon: www.patreon.com/redseas For more information about Zora, check out www.iNav4U.com DISCOUNT CODE: REDSEAS See version 1 (Wayfinder) in action here: https://youtu.be/jQanLnmrHBw 🎵 Music 🎵 All tracks can be found at Epidemic Sound. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📖 Our Story 📖 We're Iain and Brioni [The Reds] a couple of redheaded Scots who sold everything we own and moved halfway round the world to buy a boat that we could call home. We have a habit of finding ourselves in the most unusual circumstances, but that’s what makes life interesting! We live in search of the most remote places to live and sail so hit subscribe and join us on this adventure! 🗺️ Track 🗺️ https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/red-seas/journey?find=0&sid=6132493533052928&tc=1679925060879ieours