🌊 When leaving Whangarei Town Basin for the bridge, the engine fails. I sail all night to Kawau Island, where I meet Lin Pardey and my friends Bill and Cathy ...
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🌊 In Whangarei, I embark on three more hikes. I explore the Parihaka Scenic Reserve and walk to the waterfalls from Whangarei Town Basin. I also drive to ...
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In this episode, we made solid progress and finally completed the sanding process. We also explored different solutions to repair the damage and cut out a ...
🌊 Together with Laura and Susi, I embark on a stunning hike in Bream Headland, located around Whangarei Heads. 🌊 Next up in Ep. 221: Will more hikes reveal ...
🌊 My boat feels almost as new with all the wonderful boatwork completed. The floorboards have been painted, the rigger installed a new system for reefing the ...
An emotional farewell to a good friend at the dock – a brief moment between the work and process in the boatyard. 🌊 Watch the full video to see our progress ...
Our boat repairs are finally progressing! In this episode, we share insights into our repair process, the specialists begin preparations for sanding and even ...
🌊 In Marsden Cove Marina in Whangarei, I have lots of repairs done on my boat. Afterwards, I enjoy a hike in the Whangarei Heads. 🌊 Next up in Ep. 219: Will ...
A quick look at the emotional highs and lows of our boat repair journey so far. We've faced immense challenges, but with the survey complete, we're ready to ...
In this episode, we hit a major turning point. After a final keel inspection and a short break at home (originally planned as a farewell before our crossing), ...
🌊 I sailed from The Netherlands to New Zealand in 15 months. Since I will be here for the cyclone season, I have time to reflect on how this journey has ...
🌊 From the Bay of Islands, I sail to Marsden Cove Marina in Whangarei. I navigate overnight after spending a couple of days sheltering in a bay due to wind ...
Hi from 𝗛𝐈, we are PAT and FRANKIE! We are living full-time on our sailing boat 𝗛𝐈 and sail around the world in search of a new home⛵ SUPPORT US ON ...
🌊 Since I arrived in New Zealand early in the cyclone season, I’m the only one anchoring at Motuarohia Island or Roberton Island in the Bay of Islands. ...
🌊 Exploring the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, I visit Motorua. I manually up-anchor in Roberton Island and sail to Motorua Island, navigating shallow waters ...
🌊 Since I arrived in New Zealand early in the cyclone season, I’m the only one anchoring at Motuarohia Island or Roberton Island in the Bay of Islands. ...
Hi from 𝗛𝐈, we are PAT and FRANKIE! We are living full-time on our sailing boat 𝗛𝐈 and sail around the world in search of a new home⛵ SUPPORT US ON ...
🌊 After savoring a delightful stay in Marina Opua, I set sail for Russell in the enchanting Bay of Islands, dropping anchor off the serene Longbeech on the ...
🌊 The natural splendor of New Zealand captivates me, and this week, I invite you to join me on the breathtaking Coastal Walk from Opua to Paihia in the Bay of ...
🌊 Imagine sailing across oceans with big winds and big waves. Sailing solo on a 27-foot sailboat without a roller furler. A lot of people ask me why. In this ...
🌊 In the thrilling third and final chapter of my solo sail from Tonga to New Zealand, I face a series of trials as the boomvang snaps and the mast winch for ...
🌊 In the second chapter of my epic journey from Tonga to New Zealand, I confront towering 4-meter waves, battling relentless winds for days as a formidable Low ...
🌊 Setting sail from Vava'u in Tonga by late August, I embark on a daring solo voyage to New Zealand, facing a formidable challenge as low pressure systems ...