Taj catching 3 different fish and making his own Luer. He loves fishing and apparently they love him! #fishingkid #sailingfamily #fishing #oceanhunter #fishingboy

Taj catching 3 different fish and making his own Luer. He loves fishing and apparently they love him! #fishingkid #sailingfamily #fishing #oceanhunter #fishingboy

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Thanks @mickeymurch for creating this video and capturing the wonderful experience and adventures aboard SV Malihini out at Catalina Island.

Thanks @mickeymurch for creating this video and capturing the wonderful experience and adventures aboard SV Malihini out at Catalina Island.

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Life underwater in Tonga is astounding! I would say breathtaking, but all aboard Sailing Vessel Shawnigan practice breath holding while we explore underwater. Here’s a glimpse of what underwater Tonga has to offer. No whales in this one, but jellies and anemone fish galore.

Life underwater in Tonga is astounding! I would say breathtaking, but all aboard Sailing Vessel Shawnigan practice breath holding while we explore underwater. Here’s a glimpse of what underwater Tonga has to offer. No whales in this one, but jellies and anemone fish galore.

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A few of us fellow women who sail got together for a little shipshape workout aboard Sailing Vessel Muskoka (see their youtube channel @offthestarboardhull ). Mostly lead by me, TRX usage and tips on a boat, however, everyone had their valuable input. Thanks ladies for the fun times.

A few of us fellow women who sail got together for a little shipshape workout aboard Sailing Vessel Muskoka (see their youtube channel @offthestarboardhull ). Mostly lead by me, TRX usage and tips on a boat, however, everyone had their valuable input. Thanks ladies for the fun times.

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Tons of kid boats around? Make cookies to pass out. Come over to Sailing Vessel Shawnigan for your fresh baked chocolate chip cookies! This video clip demonstrates the fun of cruising with kids and having other kid boats around. Tonga was one of the many meeting points for the kid boats to catch up to...

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Nina, back when she was 14, is now almost 16. She’s been a full time cruising teen for 3.5 years and homeschooled for almost 4 years now. She gave a “speech” for the women who sail event in La Cruz, MEXICO a year ago. She wasn’t able to attend in person, so she put together this video. It’s...

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I've had this one in the "to post later" box, but I couldn't wait any longer. Here's a short clip that the good'ol iphone put together (with some help) of our Maupiti mountain climb. Just a short day hike up a steep hillside along with good friends and equally adventurous #sailingfamilies from the boat...

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One of our favorite snorkeling locations... A little video of some underwater life in Toau, Tuamotus Islands, French Polynesia. Video by Christian

One of our favorite snorkeling locations... A little video of some underwater life in Toau, Tuamotus Islands, French Polynesia. Video by Christian

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A family Afloat spends 4 weeks in the Marquesas Island group of French Polynesia after their 3,100 mile sail across the Pacific Ocean. The friendly Polynesia reputation held true as well as the rich cultural experience. After weeks of not interacting with other people, the joining of all the other cruisers...

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Crossing the Pacific with 3 kids on a 40' monohull. Follow SV Shawnigan along for their journey across the Pacific Ocean from Panama to French Polynesia

Crossing the Pacific with 3 kids on a 40' monohull. Follow SV Shawnigan along for their journey across the Pacific Ocean from Panama to French Polynesia

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Fakarava south pass is famous for its reef sharks and groupers that appear late June around the solstice. Some amazing documentaries have been made demonstrating this amazing pneumonia. A Family Afloat was fortunate to be sailing through near the solstice time to get a glimpse of what it was all about...

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