We sailed 14 days to find paradise
May 04, 2024 by The Cruising Kiwis | Language: EN Play Time: 00:15:13 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Welcome to the incredible ocean crossing journey of The Cruising Kiwis, where adventure and natural wonders intertwine!
Best Blue Water Sailing Experience
No doubt, this passage has been their finest blue water sailing experience to date. What makes it even more extraordinary is the presence of abundant wildlife, particularly dolphins who often entertain them morning and night.
Turtle Rescue
The team comes across an unexpected challenge when they rescue two dying turtles trapped in ghostnet during the voyage. Their compassionate act showcases their resilience and determination even amidst life’s challenges.
Majestic Arrival
A remarkable achievement in itself is arriving in the breathtaking Maldives after an intense 14-day journey. They have covered a distance of 15,000 nautical miles while successfully navigating through various hurdles along the way.
Daily Life on Board
The journey was not just about crossing oceans; it was also about making every moment count. From Ivan’s haircut skills improving immensely to Rob’s dental drama, daily life on board reflects a tight-knit family adapting to every challenge that came their way.
Natural Beauty of The Maldives
Finally reaching the Maldives, The Cruising Kiwis were in awe of its natural beauty. Clear blue waters surrounded them while sandy roads led to small villages and fruit farms. It’s clear they’ve found paradise.
A Lasting Impression
After 14 days at sea, it’s easy to forget the challenges they faced. But looking back, it was their best Blue Water sailing experience. The journey was more than just crossing an ocean; it made them closer as a family and brought unforgettable memories.
Packing for Paradise
The adventure doesn’t end here. Packing for paradise requires essential supplies, including non-perishable food items, fresh produce from local farms, and essentials like engine parts for their dinghy. Remembering every detail of this incredible journey makes The Cruising Kiwis’ experience truly unique.
Lifestyle Lessons
This ocean crossing teaches us a valuable lesson. No matter where we are, whether on the vast seas or in the tranquility of small island communities like The Maldives, simple pleasures such as good food, shared laughter, and breathtaking natural beauty bind us all together.
A Final Note
The Cruising Kiwis remind us that every adventure has its ups and downs, but it’s the collective journey, the shared experiences, and moments of pure serenity like arriving in The Maldives that make each experience truly unforgettable.
We sailed 14 days to find paradise
It's the journey and not the destination. After 14 days sailing our floating home across the Indian Ocean, from Phuket to The Maldives, we have arrived in Ulligan, a little slice of paradise in the island nation of the of The Maldives. With the excitement of the adventures that lie ahead it's easy to forget what we have achieved on this blue water ocean crossing. It has been without shadow of a doubt our best offshore sailing experience to date. Now here it's time to relax and unwind and dive in to explore the bluest water we have seen.
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BACK STORY
In 1997, after rowing at the Atlanta Olympics, Rob rowed a tiny 7m (22 foot) plywood boat 2,500 miles from Tenerife (Canary Islands) to Barbados (Caribbean). It took six weeks for Rob and rowing partner, Phil Stubbs, to complete winning the inaugural Atlantic Rowing Race.
Skip forward to 2014 and, married with three children, Rob and his wife Rachel purchased Javelot, a 43 ft Fountaine Pajot catamaran. Armed only with Rob's 3 years of racing P class yachts from the age of 11 to 13, and Rachel's non existent sailing knowledge, We set off to learn the ropes of ocean sailing. We broke stuff, replaced stuff and got to know their boat before heading offshore with the kids, Finn (then 13), Declan (then 11) and Ivan (then 8), in tow. Through trial and error we have become confident wayfarers, kind of.
The plan? To sail around the world.
Part of the journey will be retracing Rob’s eldest brother Kerry’s travels at sea. Using Kerry’s original letters from the 1970’s we hope to retrace his movements from Australia through Indonesia and South East Asia to Cambodia where Kerry’s life was cut short after straying into Cambodian waters in 1978. Kerry and two friends were attacked by a Khmer Rouge gun boat, captured, tortured and executed. www.brothernumberone.co.nz
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Our sailing videos are almost at the fringe of the cutting edge of informative travel entertainment confirming life is far too important to take seriously. We are a New Zealand liveaboard family of five: Rob (50+), Rachel (21-ish), Finn (19), Declan (17), Ivan (14) circumnavigating nomadically by sail boat learning from nature, new cultures and life experience. We hope to inspire others to explore different ways to live and educate while having a truckload of fun along the way. If you'd like to help keep us afloat and support the creative process for the price of less than a coffee: https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis We also have crypto wallets if you'd like to contribute that way: BITCOIN bc1qds53n9tqepxvauqn9dygtczltyu6genkfp9a8a ETHEREUM 0xB4Cb9e1Aa9c000055DAde5E077809B904EE34CDD CARDANO addr1q9xw6hjjqlad7av2k6facn0277u3q4tylrpyev9x9zs54vjva409ypl6ma6c4d5nm3x74aaezp2kf7xzfjc2v29pf2eqrf7zaz Dash Xh5xLgH4oQ4pwM6V3d9r96A52R6ckereTz DOGE DQGxY6Cak3AuuihR8R7iQHNcBp25z9WnMa
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