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Ahoy friends!  So I know we say this about every single place we've been lately....but....Dayummmm Mo'orea is sooo freaking crazy!  It's definitely been one of our favorite destinations (and we've been to some prettttty cool places I gotta say).  It's got the perfect mix of beauty, protected and calm anchorages, wild and rugged but still has easy access to shops and a few creature comforts...and as you will see in this week's episode, there is a whole world below our keel which is full of surprises!

Also, in this week's episode Sierra goes to summer camp!  We didn't film any of the camp itself, but ohhh man she absolutely LOVED IT! And for us it was a rare treat to have some adult time (which we spend diving and adventurizing of coure) and enjoy some of the stuff that's a little more difficult to do with a 4 year old in the mix.  She very rarely spends time away from us (unless Mormor is here of course 💕) so we were so proud of how good she did getting out in the big world without us and making new friends!

We hope you enjoy this one!

Lots of love from all of us,

Brian, Kazza, & Sierra

Direct link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f0T4KTUp6SM

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Marisa Conner

Wow! Mind blown is right! Your experience and video of those whales was incredible! Stunning photography!

Ray Norman

1) Sierra is growing sooo fast. Loved the suntan on her face. As a Grandfather of a dozen grandkids, you are doing a fine job raising the Nugget. 2) In 900+ dives, we’ve swam with Humpback whales only once.. off Molokini, Maui. I still get goosebumps remembering that dive. 3) Squadrons of Rays. I never get tired of watching rays. Jeanette and I spent one 70 min. dive watching eagle rays feeding all around us on a shore dive off of Kihei. We’ve booked a two week live aboard dive trip for spring 2025 in Tahiti, Mo’orea/Bora Bora, and Touamotu’s. Your videos were the final nail we needed to book.

Scott C. Wise

Just about exactly on time! : - ) After watching I must say, . . . I had a Whale of a Good Time! : - ) PS - Was that an impromptu sailboat race there at the end?

Emily

Wow guys just WOW!!! The bubble play from the whales is amazing and that you were there to experience it (kid free as she is on her own now and has a son) means the awesome points are rolling in. Keep up the good life and the good work.

Michael Conway

Unbelievable episode! I'm sure they looked even bigger in person, and I do believe that was the fastest 16 minutes I've ever had, seemed like I blinked and the episode was over. Nugget looked like she had a blast.

Spencer Norby

Congratulations on experiencing (and sharing with us) what I suspect must be one of the most amazing/magical animal interactions that can be had on this planet. Once again you share the wonder of the sea!!!

FreeWilly

Very cool, very beautiful and large creatures, hopefully they don't tire of their seafood diet while you are present.

Tom Caban

Karen - your narration of the first whale encounter was world class. There is one word that came to mind as I listened and watched in awe…“reverence”. You conveyed to us a real sense of what an experience like that must feel like in your soul.

Sailing SV Delos

Thanks Marisa, it was sooo crazy!!! It was so much excitement and energy and emotion that we are so happy we were able to get some awesome shots in the midst of it all!

Sailing SV Delos

Wowww that's so epic you're gonna do a liveaboard out here, you won't be disappointed for sure! And yes our whale swim really was an experience we will never ever forget, definitely one of our most awe inspiring moments in the water, and in reality of the whole trip around the world.

Gravytrain

Wow!! cool to swim with the whales. Cool that Sierra gets to go to camp also!

Dan Moss

Wow, that was a fantastic watch. Your episodes keep getting better and better. The scale of those whales is epic.

Jeffrey Miller

Sierra is such a cutie. I really get kick out watching her grow week by week. “So many kids.” I really hope that she’s had an opportunity to ride somewhere with a little more open space. Thanks for some absolutely stunning shots.

Myra Slepoy

What a fabulous episode and such an amazing experience for everyone. These footage of the whales gave me goosebumps. As always, you make my whole week. Can’t wait until the next episode. Cheers!!! 🥰

Sailing SV Delos

Exactly they really do grow up so fast don't they (I guess that would make us grandparents 😂 And yes the whale swim really was something we will never forget, one of our favorite experiences in the water after alllll these years around the world!

Sailing SV Delos

Thanks Michael, so happy you enjoyed this one, and YES the camera really doesn't do justice to the sheer size of these animals. When you first see them it's actually a little bit scary because they are SO insanely huge...but after moments of seeing their demeanor and how they move through the water all the fear is gone and you're left with just awe

Sailing SV Delos

Thanks so much for the kind words Tom, I love when Kazza does the voiceovers she's so good at it! Need to have her do them more often :)

Sailing SV Delos

Thanks so much Myra, so glad we were able to share this truly unforgettable experience with you. Definitely a video we will keep coming back to over the years to relive our time with the whales, sooooo incredibly special!

Scott C. Wise

: - ) I should have assumed as much. Heck, I do it myself - even if most sailboats are faster than mine. 8 - \

CATHERINE HACKETT

I am so envious of your whale experience but so grateful that you got to be so close to them and shared your gorgeous videos! ❤️⛵️

Shelly Ackerman

Wow! That moves the soul. What a fabulous experience. And good that Sierra had some kid time and you both had time alone. Harder on a sailboat for sure. Thank you for sharing! Love you guys!

Rob Sampson

The quality of the footage, editing, and overall production is top-notch. In 20 years, Sierra will show these to people and that will improve whale conservation. And that's the kind of impact i want for my Patron money. Well, that and watching beach parties.... Keep it up....

Bill Dapp

Goosebumps! I literally had goosebumps watching this episode! The clear water was amazing!

Scurvy Dan

All I can say is. WOW. the whales. absolutely amazing opportunity. and what an amazing location. especially for summer camp. awesome!

Dusty Ritz

SUCH A great video thanks

Janne Peltonen

Those whales are pretty awe-inspiring. Wow.

SV Trippin'

Epic video those whales were totally awesome!!!!! But Bri Dragging a line while sailing not so kosher :). Cheers!