Her 40th Birthday Celebration Leads to a Sad Goodbye | EP82

This is a VERY special week in our lives… Lindsey is turning 40! 🎉 And there’s no better place to celebrate than French Polynesia—specifically the incredible island of Taha’a, which has quickly become our favorite destination in the South Pacific. But just being here wasn’t enough… While Lindsey was sleeping, I came up with a plan to make this birthday something truly unforgettable. Something extra special. And you’re a part of the whole thing. ⸻ Join us for: * 🎂 A once-in-a-lifetime 40th birthday celebration * 🌴 Exploring one of the most beautiful islands in French Polynesia * ❤️ A day filled with joy, laughter, and even a few happy tears This is one of those days we’ll never forget—and we’re so excited to share it with you. ⸻ With the celebration behind us, it’s time to continue the adventure… ⚓ We lift anchor and set off on a passage to a new island in the South Pacific, another incredible destination we can’t wait to explore together. ⸻ ⚓ About Our Journey We’re living aboard our Selene ocean trawler, traveling through French Polynesia and beyond, documenting what it’s really like to live this lifestyle and prepare for long-distance bluewater passages. If you enjoy: * Life aboard a boat / liveaboard lifestyle * Trawlers like Selene, Nordhavn, and Fleming * Remote tropical destinations * Ocean travel and passagemaking …we think you’ll love following along. We’d be honored if you subscribed and joined us on this adventure 🙏 ⸻ 📍 Locations in this episode: * Taha’a, French Polynesia * Society Islands, South Pacific ________________________________________________________________________________________ 👀 WATCH NEXT – Don’t Miss These Adventures! 🎬 BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR LIVES! We Explain How Our Lives Completely Changed 👉 https://youtu.be/f07Cte18WXo 🌴 Fiji to Tahiti Crossing Leg #1 Part 1 Fiji to Tahiti 👉 https://youtu.be/lShspNLAYY0 🌴 Fiji to Tahiti Crossing Part #2 👉 https://youtu.be/AiD0X6nEy8s ________________________________________________________________________________________ 🌴 COME HANG OUT WITH US 🎥 Patreon – Exclusive content, early videos, and Lindsey responds to every message personally! 👉 Join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/The71Percent 📸 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/nathan.cicio/ 📸 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/lindsey.leigh.lock/ 📘 Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/the71percent 🌐 Our Website 👉 https://www.the71percent.com 🌐 Selene Yachts 👉 https://www.seleneamericas.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ ⚓ STUFF WE LOVE (and actually use) These aren’t just random links — this is gear we use on Ruth Pearl all the time. Some links are affiliate links, which means if you click and buy something, we get a tiny commission (at no extra cost to you). It helps keep us afloat — literally. 💙 Others are simply because they are great tools for boaters and explorers alike. -🌤️ PredictWind https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=mdzknwj *Weather routing, predictions and patterns. -⚓ Mantus Marine https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=176 *Bridles, Ground Tackle, Scuba Gear & Great People!! -⚓︎ Ultra Anchors https://ultraproducts.tr/ *Our Choice of Anchor ...So We Sleep at Night -🎥 BoatEye 360 Night Camera https://boateye360.com/ *Night Vision Camera, great for anchorages and very low light situations -⚡️O.M.N.I Bob https://www.oceanmarinenav.com/ *Our weather router, because no software can replace experience 🙋🏻‍♀️ Lindsey's Style https://shopmy.us/shop/lindseyleighlock *All the things Lindsey likes...Interior Decorating to Fashion 🙋🏻‍♀️ Lindsey's Shorts (because everyone asks) https://amzn.to/4bUaStp ________________________________________________________________________________________ ⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:10 Scooter Taha'a 02:50 Pearl Farm Tour 06:20 Pizza Truck Lunch 08:35 Diesel Leak Fix Attempt 12:50 Birthday Gift Ideas 16:30 Gift Presentation... She Cried! 18:30 Birthday LEGO 24:30 Pulling Anchor.. Passage to Huahine