LIGHTNING STRIKE over the boat! [Ep171 RED SEAS]

A Massive Storm Caught Us Off Guard ⚡️🌊 We set out to visit Makatea Island, but huge waves forced us to change course, sailing an extra day to the nearest safe anchorage. Just as we started to relax, a terrifying lightning storm rolled in, passing directly over us! The thunder was deafening, the sky turned white with flashes, and our biggest fear? One direct strike could fry our electronics—or worse. 😨 To make things even more intense, our friends were out in a kayak when the storm hit, disappearing into the chaos. With visibility near zero and the wind picking up, we dragged anchor and had to fight to keep our boat in position. Other sailors in this atoll were struck by lightning just months ago, so we knew the risks were real. Once the storm cleared, we scrambled to check on our friends, reconnect with nearby boats, and prepare for an exciting moment—Brioni’s parents finally arrived! After years apart, emotions were running high, and we couldn’t wait to welcome them aboard. 👉 Join us for this wild ride through the unexpected challenges and joys of full-time sailing in French Polynesia! 📍 Where we are: The remote Tuamotu Atolls, French Polynesia ⚡ Weather conditions: Extreme lightning storm, high winds ⛵ Boat challenges: Dragging anchor, emergency positioning 👨‍👩‍👧 Family reunion: Brioni’s parents arrive! 🔔 Subscribe for more real-life sailing adventures: https://www.youtube.com/@UCV66mGJJSsDNiljtm6Ur0cw #sailing #storm #lightning #FrenchPolynesia #Tuamotus #sailboatlife #adventure #oceanlife #liveaboard #travelvlog - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🙌🏻 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 Our boat isn't safe 01:01 Forced to leave this island 02:33 Changing our perspective 04:03 Sailing too fast 08:03 It's time to go 10:56 Our worst nightmare 13:57 Dragging anchor 16:40 Rescue mission 18:49 Family reunion 🎵 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