Heavy Weather Sailing from the Marquesas to the Tuamotus - Episode 117 

As a naval veteran, biggest tip for waves that are uncomfortable, saltines. And fruit. Oranges and bananas. Those are go to. Best wishes happy sailing!

Watching your adventures are like an adventure for me. You have a great skill editing and filming,as well. What a great team. How amazing to feel all the tough boat work was worthwhile!! Sail on On!!!

I’m not sure why I enjoy sailing channels. I get seasick on a speed boat with minimal waves. Fortunately I can watch it on TV with no issues. I hope you are having a great time now. Thanks for sharing views of things I have no access to. ❤

As someone who unfortunately gets motion sickness really easily, yet absolutely loves the sea (go figure), I watch sailing channels such as this (Delos, La Vagabonde, etc) for a little escapism. As rough as those seas were, it looked absolutely magnificent. I'd have been permanently green and hanging over the rail the whole time had I been there in person, but from my comfy seat behind my computer it was amazing! Thanks for sharing the journey with us. It's easy to see why French Polynesia is on every sailor's bucket list to visit. It's truly stunning out there.

I have often admired your dodger - cockpit enclosure.... it surely paid for itself on the crossing and on this passage. well done

Great job you two. Nobody could ever accuse you of being fair weather sailors. No complaints just nose to the grindstone and get it done.

Pretty rough sailing ! Your dodger is sure doing its job and I'm very entertained at your theatre of sailing skills you show for us. Looking forward to your exploration of this heavenly atoll. Wow, sure looks like a winning anchorage.........randy

This people deserve a Tedx speech! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I find it so hard to communicate that feeling inside when, after days of rough sailing offshore, the sun comes out and the seas settle down. It's almost as nice as making landfall after a long passage.

The rough runs are no fun, but the with the amazing destinations you are finding and the people you are meeting, the rough days hopefully disappear pretty quickly. Can't imagine how few people in the world, percentage wise, have been the places you have been. Another great video showing the ups and down (literally!) of sea life. Thanks for always being real. Rock on!!

I love your “Sporty” word!

I wanna go to the Tuamotus! Nice teaser of what’s to come!

Loved sailing the Tuamotu-Gambier Islands in the 80's. You'll have awesome enjoyable fun there

Nothing great comes easy. Glad y'all had a safe passage!

Well done. Fascinating to watch! Great filming. You guys are awesome 👏

Gary and Brooke, It is guest my opinion only that going days through any type of challenge bad sea what ever is totally worth the amazing, stunning bless the atolls offer during nice weather patterns. Being in solitude is heath for us Homo sapiens. It quiets the mind, allowing one to have some introspection and all while absorbing the Fantastic peace, ecosystems and night sky. Jim Rodgers Great video.

You guys are incredible. Amazing skills and positivity. ❤

Another great year is coming to an end! Love your channel! You have accomplished so much in 2023 and have conquered all odds and continue to entertain us!!! Keep up the great work you two! ❤ from 🇨🇦

Outstanding video, Y'all be safe, Merry Christmas. Thank you so much for the card. it is very cool.

You guys are an amazing couple and demonstrate awesome teamwork. If I had any say in the matter, you'd be invited to speak at the big boat shows. I may just be sailing the NW US, but you guys are an inspiration. Will keep watching as you hop across the world.

Every episode is just awesome B&G! Looking forward to seeing the atoll through your lens.

I just started subscribing and watching your vids and Brooke is the epitome of girl power

Absolutely beautiful scenery (of the land that is)! Thanks for sharing!

I think you've made the best decision to move along. The seas aren't easy snd you've still got your sea legs. French Polynesia is absolutely huge so there is a lot to see ! I must say, for a small boat, you guys really rock !

Great video. Sure was a rough sail, but what a reward! Looking forward to seeing Tuamotu with you. Merry Christmas Brooke and Gary 🎄💚

Your videos make me happy. ❤ from Baltimore ………..

Nothing more fun than beating into the wind with water over the deck. Ha ha. Great video . Merry Christmas and a have a super 2024. ❤

Another groovy and exciting episode. Glad your safe.

Merry Christmas SV One Life! Thanks for sharing such a stunning video.

I didn't know the satellite was able to see the boomies that clearly and accurately. Wow. And with your depth sounder, you made it through pretty easy. Great Job! Another Great Video too! Merry Christmas Gary and Brooke. ..... 'til the next video, stay safe.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, wherever you happen to be right now.

Glad you arrived safe and sound. Merry Christmas to you both. Looking forward to sharing your adventures.

Thanks for that one.

Merry Christmas to you, It must be Christmas eve there ? Safe sailing , see you soon.

Happy Holidays Gary and Brooke. Glad you arrived the Tuamotus safely and in one piece. Always comforting to know you have company on a transit. Can't wait till your next video. Until then, be well.

BARF. That rocking and rolling would be intolerable down in the cabin. Glad you made it safely.

I can't imagine being seasick and having to deal with it for three straight days with rough seas like that. Thankfully I have never gotten seasick but I have seen many people who have. I would just want somebody to shoot me and put me out of my misery because I hate throwing up I think I'd rather be beat up than do that. You know watching these sailing videos we see the beautiful waters and turquoise and so many different colors and the diving and the fishing and all the good things but you know it has really made me realize that sailing is not for the faint at heart. That would drive me crazy having to drop sails, put up a different one then have to change again and again and again because of conditions. You guys truly are amazing The life you live and what you have to put up with but I'm sure those days when you have crystal clear turquoise and blue waters calm seas make it all worthwhile. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both May God bless you with many happy healthy and prosperous years to come stay safe, safe sailing

Rough seas, tuff sailors. U guys had it under control. Safe travels. Merry Christmas ❤❤️🙌🏼👍🏻🙏🏻

Be like Lt. Dan an Embrace the Ruff Seas. It is Sail'n, You're have Peace in the End.

Tyvm, merry Christmas

Wow guy's what a rough sail you had! One Life handled it like a boss though!!! Thanks for another awesome episode!! Also Merry Christmas to you both and enjoy your day and stay safe guy's!!! Cheers

Merry Christmas and God bless you in your adventures 😊

I remember being in Mataiva (Tuamotu )in 82' helping some local guys at low tide retrieve a small sailboat just like yours washed up on the reef , pretty treacherous out there...

This passage was the epitome of our experience! Getting beat up until you’re about to say uncle, then it’s amazing. 🤣🤣🤣

😀👍👍👍❤ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both. 2024 should be a very good year for your channel. Bye from Seattle.

Another awesome video and awesome sail!! Rewards look promising!! Merry Christmas to ya and a Happy New Year! Fair winds and following seas!! Lol Hugs!! Later!

Great Shot at 19:40! def some hard miles.

Merry Christmas Brook and Gary! Hope you are enjoying your presence!!

That's what a sailing channel is about. It's not only you that gets the benefit of all your hard work on the hard.

Congratulations on your passage, a rough one at that. Wishing you both a Merry Christmas and looking forward to seeing the Tuamotus.

It looks like all that hard work in the boat yard is paying off. Your boat seems to be handling everything beautifully. Merry Christmas to you beautiful Brooke and tell old what’s his name Merry Christmas too! Lol

Congrats beating to windward through days of rough weather and coming through good to go. The destination looks amazing! Hope you both have a Merry Christmas in paradise! Fair winds and following seas. ⛵️

Nice video. Glad you made it to the Tuamotus safely. Sounds like it was quite the roller coaster ride for the first few days. Looking forward to seeing the sights. Merry Christmas to both of you 🎅🎄⛄

Merry Christmas! I am happy you guys had a chance to really fix that rudder in Mexico. NO JINX!

Great episode. Merry Christmas!

Great video and helps bring the dream back into reality... I have an aluminum boat and when close reaching or hauling the noise in the forward cabin is insane.... (I cheat though cuz I am deaf in one ear so I put the other one in the pillow). sounds like a bomb going off... but the reward is the safe arrival... I look forward to your next video... we're a year behind!

Great video, thank you for sharing

Stand by for heavy rolls!

Merry Christmas Gary and Brook, from your fans in Michigan

Merry Christmas guys.

love you guys! always a great video. Oh, happy holidays coming up.

Another great vid..happy sailing

Lovely, great when it all calms down. Love the vlog, wishing you both Joy, Happiness and Love for the New Year :)

Hey Gary and Brooke! Can’t wait to see where you’re spending New Year’s Eve? Wishing you guys could do a live session. But Happy New Year from Clearwater Beach Florida. 🎉🥳

Glad you made it safely Merry Christmas to you both.

Thanks!

Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!

Great video and teamwork from you two. Happy New Year from Seattle.

❤🙏🏻🙌🏼Happy New Year. Excited to see what’s next. Be safe.

Wow Sailor enjoy,

Happy New year to my best sailors sailing my dream,

Doing 4 to 5 knots in those conditions is good.

Awesome video!!!!!!!

Definitely the video that portrays your feelings and emotions when the sea is rough .. quite challenging to sit and watch ..lots of negative energy flowing through ..almost depressing..luckily you both share the same energy..it’s double edged sword ..the good times and the bad .. you do explain why you choose to sail .. I guess you show a lot more emotion than most others..happy days 😊⛵️..enjoy your hard earnt work to achieve it ..🌊🌊🌊🌊☀️☀️☀️☀️🌅🌅🌅🌅🏖️🏖️🏖️

Have you ever tried fresh ginger, lemon garlic and water? Put all in a pot and simmer .about 10 minutes. Drink the liquid. Just a thought

wow, that passage you guys deserve a pizza party !! , stay safe, Merry Christmas ~~

It's my dream to go there. Can't wait till the next episode drops.

You know it's gonna be a good time there, why else would it be such a rough sail to get there...lol

A suggestion friends: Learn to take reefs sailing in any direction, it is not difficult at all, and in strong winds it is much more comfortable than taking reefs sailing against the wind.

Love the videos. Merry Christmas

The mighty Pacific lets you know who’s in charge, many a ships lay in that deep water over 2000’ deep

Another good video one life. I'm looking forward to what's next. Well done, keep up the good work 👍🏿 SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿

Tuamotus look awesome!

Hi Gary. You look better with a shorter beard. 😊

Hey Guys, great video and awesome sail 🫣. That was an edge of the seat production for sure. Three days of the big waves and such prob causes your bodies to say, “what happened to normal”. Great job managing the sails in the rough seas!!! Wishing for you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2024. Cheers 🥂

OMG 😱 for you guys ‼️ Another rough few days at sea. Yet.....here you are....The Tuamotu's. I'm curious as to why you only get 90 days to visit this whole area. Not sure how to explain other sailing channels seem to have been in this area for much longer. Curious. Enjoy. See you next year.✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝️ 👙 🌞 ✨

Go sailing, they said. It will be fun, they said. Ha!

I would have opted for a visa to stay much more longer, because Polynesia wouldn't get anymore remote or beautiful. Maybe you'll think about visiting the Gambiers, to whose people a German couple fell in love for as well as for the entire atoll from a divers point of view. They left the Sea of Cortez just a little bit ahead of you and navigated directly to the Gambiers, followed by the Tuamotos and the Marquesas. From there they want to get to Chile, imo still having the Gambiers in mind as their (not so bad) back-up, in case the conditions won't favor the crossing to South America in the long run. In case of failure , Pitcairn and Easter Island might be their alternatives for Chile.

Guys love the channel. A quit question, how do you support yourself financially

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I have always been told that you should not crank your winches backwards and forwards, yet i see most sailors on RU-vid do this. Can this action damage your winches? Awesome video by the way.

Hey Guys - well done man - so proud of you Tuamotos - time to blow bubbles and dive - yeeeha. How did you find the entrnaces to the atolls- scary - was Navionics accurate - and I heard SoggyPaws has good tracks and waypoints into atolls- Gazza have you played with Open CPN yet? oh Merry Christmas in the land of the long White cloud...hope One Life gets some cool pressies.

Did you consider long stay Visas? Such a long sail and so many islands for only 3 months

When conditions become exhausting, wouldn’t it be prudent to stream a sea-anchor so that the crew can get some rest?

Great! One question (maybe dumb one but ?) could you have a remote zoom camera on the mast head with a good polarized lens to help see the bommies (?) or other shallow spots, since looking down on the water has less reflection?

Hello, great to see you guys again. I was wondering because I heard you mentioned it. But what you said was you had to put a triple reef in your main. I didn't know that you had to reef your main because I thought that you would just have to reel it in on your boom. Can you elaborate why this is so verses just reeling it in on your boom?

What kind of boat do you have? What is the big box behind the cockpit?

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If you run into a solo sailor, male preferable but not totally close minded 😂, between the ages of 35-45, give them my info. I need this life