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Family sailing adventure around the world

R2R 27 Volcanic Vanuatu 10/15/2010

R2R 27 Volcanic Vanuatu We trekked 11km through jungle, ash plains and up the side of a mountain to see a live volcano in Ambryn..... /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/1254637

R2R 26 Friendly Fiji 10/11/2010

R2R 26 Friendly Fiji The people in Fiji were some of the most friendly we have met so far. We spent time with several families in their homes and enjoyed a couple of weeks cruising and diving around these spectacular islands. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/1227495

R2R 025 The Kingdom of Tonga 10/11/2010

R2R 025 The Kingdom of Tonga We visited the Vavau Group in Tonga and had a wonderful time. The sailing was superb and life ashore was both interesting and fun. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/1227496

R2R 24 Niue 09/13/2010

R2R 24 Niue Between the Cook Islands and Tonga is the small independent island on Niue. Keith, the commodore of the yacht club, welcomed us when we arrived. The club has more members than the island has inhabitants!! Join us as we visit some of the hotspots around the island. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/1122940

R2R 23 Suwarrow, Cook Islands 09/13/2010

R2R 23 Suwarrow, Cook Islands Suwarrow is a member of the Cook Islands. This remote atoll is inhabited by two caretakers, Apii and James, who welcomed us and showed us around this slice of paradise. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/1122941

R2R 21.2 The Dangerous Islands 09/05/2010

R2R 21.2 The Dangerous Islands Known as the 'Dangerous Islands' the Tuamotos have been used in the past as a nuclear testing ground by the French. Low lying atolls, fast and turbulent passes and numerous reefs mean that these islands live up to their nickname! /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/1112242

R2R 022 Easter Island 08/24/2010

R2R 022 Easter Island Wow...Easter Island...or Rapa Nui as known by the locals...what a trip! /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/1079794

R2R 21.1 Marquesa Islands, French Polynesia 06/03/2010

R2R 21.1 Marquesa Islands, French Polynesia After 3,000 miles at sea we were met by the spectacular scenery of the Marquesa islands. A wonderful group of islands rich in cultural heritage and full of lovely people. Join us as we tour our first island at Nuku Hiva! /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/882252

R2R 20 Pacific adventure 05/16/2010

R2R 20 Pacific adventure Our longest passage of the circumnavigation....over 3,000 miles....it was all going fine but then about half way across we got a call from Jaume who was ill. Sheila transferred to his boat but then could not get back! Dad and children completed the remaining 1,700 miles! /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/855672

R2R 19.3 Isabela, Galapagos 05/06/2010

R2R 19.3 Isabela, Galapagos Without doubt the best time we had was in Isabela. What a beautiful island. The main street was sand and we stayed in a lovely little hotel just behind the beach... /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/812470

R2R 19.2 Galapagos Excursions 05/06/2010

R2R 19.2 Galapagos Excursions This short film captures our visits with friends to three other islands...Seymour Island, Floreana and Bartoleme. Lot's of indigenous wildlife plus some fantastic scenery! /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/812471

R2R 19.1 Santa Cruz, Galapagos 05/06/2010

R2R 19.1 Santa Cruz, Galapagos We anchored at Puerto Ayora on the island of Santa Cruz during our two week stay in Galapagos. The authorities are quite restrictive on movement in order to protect the environment from the potential ... /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/812472

R2R 18 Panama Canal 04/14/2010

R2R 18 Panama Canal It was fantastic to get to the Panama Canal...the gateway to the Pacific which we have all been dreaming about for years! Our transit was fascinating. It made us feel so small going through canal locks that have been built to cope with super tankers. Join us as we pass crocodiles on the lake shore on our way through to the largest ocean on earth! /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/759818

R2R 17.2 Cruising San Blas 04/14/2010

R2R 17.2 Cruising San Blas We had a great time recuperating in the San Blas islands after our tough passage to get there....however, disaster is never far away...we had a problems with our foresail and later took part in another rescue at sea.... /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/759819

R2R 17.3 Kuna Yala village 04/13/2010

R2R 17.3 Kuna Yala village It was a humbling but uplifting day when we went into one of the San Blas island villages and met local Kuna Indians. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/759574

R2R 17.1 High Seas! 03/21/2010

R2R 17.1 High Seas! Join us as we sail for a 1,000 miles from Puerto Rico to the San Blas islands. Huge seas and winds of 40-65 knots were encountered and some of the fleet suffered knock-downs. We coped well but were very pleased indeed to arrive intact in Porvenir after a rapid 5 day passage. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/738867

R2R 16.3 Worse things happen at sea! 03/20/2010

R2R 16.3 Worse things happen at sea! Follow the shocking story when our 20ft long spinnaker pole fell from the mast knocking the skipper unconscious. Sheila and the children took it in their stride, contacting the US Coast Guard and sailing Miss Tippy for 8 hours to a safe harbour in Puerto Rico where Brian could be taken to hospital for treatment of his head injuries! /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/738681

R2R 16.2 Caribbean Cruising (Part 2) 01/18/2010

R2R 16.2 Caribbean Cruising (Part 2) This part shows our cruising around the beautiful islands of St Marten, Anguilla, and around the British Virgin Islands (including Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Tortola). A lovely break before continuing our voyage with a 1,000 mile passage to the San Blas islands in Panama. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/674032

R2R 16.1 Caribbean Cruising (Part 1) 01/18/2010

R2R 16.1 Caribbean Cruising (Part 1) After Christmas in Antigua we cruised towards the British Virgin Islands visiting some beautiful islands en route. This first part of our two part film on our Caribbean experience includes Antigua, Barbuda, St Kitts, Saba and St Barts. We hope you enjoy! /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/674033

R2R 015.2 Arriving in Antigua 12/12/2009

R2R 015.2 Arriving in Antigua It was overwhelming to arrive in the beautiful land of Antigua after three weeks at sea. This film describes our arrival as well as those of a number of other rally boats....you can feel the excitement. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/667351

R2R 015.1 Transatlantic Passage 12/08/2009

R2R 015.1 Transatlantic Passage We had an exciting Transatlantic crossing. Despite light winds and lightning storms we made the 3000 mile crossing in 19 days and arrived happy and intact at Jolly Harbour in Antigua. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/666755

R2R 012 Departure looms! 11/10/2009

R2R 012 Departure looms! Several crews from the Blue Water Rally share their thoughts on the eve of the start of their around the world adventure! /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/652907

R2R 011 Moroccan moment 10/20/2009

R2R 011 Moroccan moment Our first cruise with the Rally took us to Smir in Morocco. Besides invigorating sailing we had great fun visiting the ancient town of Tetuan and local souks before returning home. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/648490

R2R 010.4 Lagos to Gibraltar 10/20/2009

R2R 010.4 Lagos to Gibraltar After about 2,000 miles we finished our voyage in Gibraltar. Even a near collision with a ferry off Tarifa didn't dampen our enthusiasm as we reached the final stage of our first leg! /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/648491

R2R 010.3 Lisbon to Lagos 10/20/2009

R2R 010.3 Lisbon to Lagos We had fog, dolphins and trouble steering through lobster pots at night during this leg of our journey! /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/648492

R2R 010.2 Porto to Lisbon 10/16/2009

R2R 010.2 Porto to Lisbon A foggy passage with visits from dolphins! Lots of fun and sailing through day and night. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/648001

R2R 10.1 Baiona to Porto 09/10/2009

R2R 10.1 Baiona to Porto Join us as we try the cruising chute for the first time (and got in a tangle!) and sailed to the atmospheric city of Porto where we enjoyed Freddie's birthday> /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/646572

R2R 009 La Coruna to Baiona 09/09/2009

R2R 009 La Coruna to Baiona Join us for our trip around the rias in North West Spain as we voyage from La Coruna, past Finnisterre and on to Baiona. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/641830

R2R 008 Relaxing in La Coruna 09/09/2009

R2R 008 Relaxing in La Coruna After our exhausting trip across the Biscay we spent some days recuperating with our friends the Cooks from Solway Mist. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/641831

R2R 006 Bay of Bones 09/09/2009

R2R 006 Bay of Bones Join us as we sail across the notorious Bay of Biscay. This was the first time the family had ventured on a sail longer than a day and night. It was a real test for the crew and our new boat. /episode/index/show/fb38a6161a743eb84e239d2f4dfd7454/id/641731

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