The Voyages of Agape began over 12 years ago as a young couple’s dream of sailing around the world, a dream they hoped could be more than just a trip. As careers took off, they quickly became disillusioned with with their busy lives. Looking for an alternative lifestyle, they turned their far fetched dream into a reality.

In 2014, they bought their floating home and a ticket into a new and wonderful life. Agape is a 1984 Tayana 42. Tayana means, belongs to big ocean, and that’s just where they were headed.

Departing from Ventura, California, they spent two years exploring the wild Pacific coastline from Mexico to Panama. They immersed themselves in the cultures and fine-tuned their sailing skills and life in their new home along the way. In 2018, craving clear water and deserted beaches, the decision was made to head west and a little over three thousand nautical miles later, they entered the remote South Pacific.

More than six years have passed since they set out on this grand adventure and it is only just the beginning.

Born and raised by the sea, the ocean was Rachel’s first love. At just seven years old, she knew she wanted to become a diver and explore the world hidden below the surface.

While most kids are busy daydreaming, Rachel knew her aspirations and set to work. Getting her first job at only 14 to pay for her Open-Water dive certification and later becoming a Divemaster. She then studied marine biology in college and became the youngest National Park Service certified Blue Card Diver. Working for several years at the Channel Islands National Park on a live underwater television program, before falling into a successful modeling career.

While her careers might have changed, her love for the sea never wavered and she continued to pursue her dream of a life on the water.

Years later, tired of putting her passions on hold, Rachel walked away from her lucrative career in the big city to sail around the world with her husband. This afforded her the time to focus on her passion of photography. She now works both in-front of and behind the camera, capturing stunning images along their voyage. She hopes to use the imagery she creates to inspire others to protect our planet and ocean.

Josh was born with sand on his feet and salt on his skin. Growing up on the beaches of Southern California, the ocean has always been his playground.

He worked as an ocean lifeguard, offshore welder, and as a boat captain for an oil spill response company. After seeing firsthand how humanity has affected the oceans and beaches that he loves, he knew it was time for a change. He continually strives to live a more balanced and sustainable life. Josh is an avid surfer, sailor, freediver, scuba diver, and an all-around waterman.

For the last few years, he has found a new passion in writing and storytelling, documenting his journey for different sailing magazines and travel publications, including Sailing, Yachting World, Latitude 38, Yachting Monthly, and Mucky.