In Tahiti, that meant mornings freediving on the reef. Long dinghy rides beneath volcanic cliffs. Spearfishing for dinner, then watching the colors shift in the sky as the sun fell behind the mountains. Their days were shaped by wind, tide, and light—elements you don’t just live with, but learn from. 

Out there, gear isn’t about style points. It’s about trust. 

Josh wears Costa’s Rincon II—a wide-coverage frame that stays put whether he’s trimming sails, navigating tight reef passes, or pulling a mahi over the side. For Rachel, the Panga II is her everyday essential. Light on the face, clear in the view, and built to handle the long, bright days that come with life on the water. 

With Costa polarized glass lenses, they read subtle color shifts in the lagoon. Spot coral heads. Time their crossings through channels that don’t forgive hesitation. On the ocean, vision isn’t just a tool—it’s a kind of intuition. And that clarity makes all the difference. 

For Josh and Rachel, this life isn’t about ticking off destinations. It’s about deep presence. About learning to move with the natural world instead of against it. About remembering how to look up, look out, and take it all in. 

Because the real gift of life at sea isn’t what you reach. 
It’s what you notice along the way. 

See What’s Out There.