The Reality of an 8-Day Offshore Passage to Fiji
What is an offshore passage really like?
Join us as we sail from New Zealand to Fiji on an 8-day offshore passage, sharing the day-to-day reality of life at sea as a short-handed crew. Beyond the beautiful ocean views, this is what our routine actually looked like: standing watch, preparing quick meals, tracking our progress, and settling into the rhythm of life offshore.
In this episode, you'll see:
- Our watch schedule for sailing offshore as a crew of two
- The simple meals that keep us fueled underway
- Ray's DIY electronic logbook built with Home Assistant and how it automatically reports our position to Passage Guardian (https://passageguardian.nz/) for added safety
- The routines, challenges, and rewards of an 8-day ocean crossing
- Our arrival in beautiful Fiji after more than a week at sea
Fair winds,
Holly & Ray
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What is an offshore passage really like?
Join us as we sail from New Zealand to Fiji on an 8-day offshore passage, sharing the day-to-day reality of life at sea as a short-handed crew. Beyond the beautiful ocean views, this is what our routine actually looked like: standing watch, preparing quick meals, tracking our progress, and settling into the rhythm of life offshore.
In this episode, you’ll see:
– Our watch schedule for sailing offshore as a crew of two
– The simple meals that keep us fueled underway
– Ray’s DIY electronic logbook built with Home Assistant and how it automatically reports our position to Passage Guardian (https://passageguardian.nz/) for added safety
– The routines, challenges, and rewards of an 8-day ocean crossing
– Our arrival in beautiful Fiji after more than a week at sea
Fair winds,
Holly & Ray
———————————————————————
⛵️Join the Crew or become a VIP (our version of Patreon!):
https://svsabado.com/#/portal/signup
⚓️Check out our Blog:
https://svsabado.com
📸Follow us on Instagram:
@sv_sabado
🎁Our favorite products:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/hollyandray
**As Amazon associates, we earn commission from qualifying purchases**
Holly and Ray have been #sailing together since 2020 on their #catamaran, Sabado. They have sailed the East Coast of the United States, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and now the Pacific! They’re documenting #boatlife and their experiences as #liveaboard sailors. Subscribe to tag along on the adventure!
Music provided by Epidemic Sound:
https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ov4tmg/
#OffshoreSailing #BluewaterCruising #Sailing #NewZealand #Fiji #OceanPassage #Liveaboard #SailingLife
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