SeaPeople Live S2 ep. 5 | A Family's Dream of Crossing the Pacific with SV Kaikoa
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Aug 6, 2026
What Happens When You Finally Leave? Kaikoa's Journey Across the Pacific with Two Kids
In this episode of SeaPeople Live, we're joined by Adam and Brandy from Kaikoa, a family of four currently exploring the South Pacific aboard their catamaran.
Just 18 months after leaving the Chesapeake Bay, they've already sailed more than 8,500 nautical miles, crossed the Panama Canal, explored the Galápagos, and completed an 18-day Pacific crossing to French Polynesia. But behind the incredible destinations is an honest story about family, fear, and deciding that time together was more valuable than waiting for the perfect moment.
Watch the full conversation here:
8,500 Miles, Two Kids, One Big Leap
Adam dreamed of sailing the Pacific for nearly twenty years. Brandy wasn't a sailor, battled severe seasickness, and never imagined raising a family on a boat. Yet together they found a way to turn a distant dream into everyday life.
In this episode they talk about:
🌊 How they sailed from the Chesapeake to French Polynesia in just 18 months
🌊 Why severe seasickness almost stopped the dream before it started and how Brandy learned to manage it
🌊 The emotional challenge of raising two kids while constantly saying goodbye to lifelong friends
🌊 How homeschooling and life aboard are changing the way their family thinks about education
🌊 The budgeting decisions that made long-term cruising possible
🌊 Why they believe the biggest mistake families make is waiting for the "perfect time" to leave
