Magical Marquesas EP 128 #sailing #adventure #travel

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:24 +0000

In this episode of Sailing AWEN, we share the magic of the Marquesas Islands after we completed our Pacific passage. You will not believe the rich culture and lush landscape which was a welcome change from open ocean during our passage. We say goodbye to Nikki Henderson and gain a new guest as we make the transition to cruising mode.

While sailing full-time and living aboard our catamaran, we continue to learn what AWEN and her sails like and the pacific passage offers many opportunities improve.

We’re sailing full-time aboard AWEN, our Outremer 52 performance catamaran, continuing our bluewater sailing journey. From offshore passages and ocean sailing to the quieter, human moments that make life afloat so meaningful, we share the real highs, challenges, and surprises of liveaboard catamaran life.

This episode is about discovering about the Marquesan culture and taking in the rewards of our efforts crossing the biggest ocean in the world. Moments like this remind us why we sail and why we chose a life of adventure at sea.

⛵ IN THIS EPISODE
•⁠ ⁠Making landfall in Fatu Hiva
•⁠ ⁠Enjoying the lush landscape
•⁠ ⁠Meeting locals
•⁠ ⁠Learning about the local culture and history
•⁠ ⁠Inspirational sailing women, Mia Karlsson of 59 North and Nikki Henderson!

If you’re dreaming about sailing around the world, living aboard a catamaran, planning an ocean crossing, or transitioning to a simpler life of travel and adventure, we hope this episode resonates with you.

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We’re Holly and Stéphane — former Silicon Valley software professionals who left traditional careers behind to sail full-time. Our goal is a circumnavigation (or at least half of one), sailing offshore and exploring the world by sea aboard our Outremer 52 catamaran.

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•⁠ ⁠Life after early retirement
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