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Destinations

Every destination holds more than a waypoint — it’s a story shaped by wind, tide, and the people who call it home. These articles and guides explore anchorages and coastlines around the world, from remote atolls to historic harbors. Each piece blends practical notes with the perspective of sailors who’ve crossed oceans to get there.

Beyond the Chartplotter

A chart can tell you where to anchor, but not what it feels like to wake there. Here you’ll find reflections on culture, connection, and the small discoveries that make each landfall memorable. The focus is on the lived experience — the rhythm of local life, the feel of the trade winds, and the moments that turn geography into memory.

For those drawn to exploration, these stories are both inspiration and guide — reminders that voyaging is as much about being somewhere as getting there.

Rangiroa: A Place Worth Staying For

Monday, October 13, 2025

Discover why Rangiroa, the world’s second-largest atoll, is more than a stopover—its diving, culture…

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When Rainbows Find You, You Know Paradise is on the Horizon

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Discover why the South Pacific is one of the best places to see rainbows—voyaging by sailboat Wander…

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Another First for Jane

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Jane takes the scuba diving plunge in Rangiroa, French Polynesia, earns PADI open water certificatio…

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A Few of My Favorite Things...

Friday, July 4, 2025

Experience the cruising lifestyle—chores, reading, swimming, and sundowners. Life aboard a sailboat…

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Wanderlust in Tahanea

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Anchored in Tahanea, French Polynesia, we reflect on the rhythm of sea life, starlit skies, and the…

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Crossing the Pacific

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

First-time ocean passage from New Zealand to Tahiti becomes a transformative adventure filled with c…

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Happy New Year from Tahiti and Mo'orea!

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Snorkeling, local food, island tours, and Polynesian traditions made our New Year's holiday in Tahit…

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A Trip to Wellington, New Zealand

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Road Trip to the French Consulate in Wellington for travel visas gave us much more: breathtaking sce…

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When Summer arrives in the Southern Hemisphere

Thursday, December 12, 2024

While our boat work keeps us at the marina, New Zealand rewards us with summer flowers, jacaranda bl…

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Impressions of New Zealand

Saturday, November 16, 2024

An American Midwesterner describes her first encounters with New Zealand topography, people, French…

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