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Sailing Alone 11,500 Nautical Miles Across The Entire Pacific Ocean on a $2400 Sailboat
Hello Friends, I have put this video together to talk about how I got into sailing, finding my dream boat, spending 4 years refitting her and pushing off to sail over 11.5k miles across the largest ocean in the world alone. This video is about a dream, ...
What You Need To Know When Visiting New Zealand By Boat; A Boaters Guide to Aotearoa
Are you an international sailor planning a visit to New Zealand? Look no further than this informative guide on what to expect when visiting by boat. Explore popular anchorages, understand the process for clearing in, and gain insights into local boating c...
Shore Tying and Skinny Dipping in New Zealand at D’Urville Island in the Marlborough Sounds
Embark on an unforgettable journey with James and Rhonda as they navigate through narrow passes, anchor in hidden coves, and enjoy a refreshing swim off the shores of New Zealand's D'Urville Island. Witness their skills in shore tying at this secluded spot...
Sailing to D’urville Island Close to Rocks and Sea Arches in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand
Join us as we sail through the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds and explore the magnificent D'Urville Island off the coast of New Zealand. Witness amazing sea arches, brave narrow passages between rocks, and discover secluded coves on this incredible boatin...
Smoking Fish on the Beach in Pelorus Sound New Zealand
Episode 358 : Season 11 : The South Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa Hello Friends, On this episode we head ashore to smoke the fish Rhonda caught in our new Kiwi Sizzler smoker we had picked up in Picton. We used Al Brown's recipe for smoking the fish h...
Rhonda Catches Two Fish For Dinner at Ketu Bay in Marlborough Sounds
Join Sailing Triteia's James and Kiwi sailor Rhonda as they explore Marlborough Sounds. Catch up with them at Ketu Bay where Rhonda catches two gurnard for dinner.
Enjoying the Peaceful Serenity of Chance Bay in Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand
Episode 356 : Season 11 : The South Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa Hello Friends, On this episode we leave Havelock and make way for the remote anchorage of Chance Bay on the advice of our new friends Nigel and Dale of SY Keiren. We were happy to find ...
Exploring Havelock in Pelorus Sound with Rhonda in Marlborough Sounds on New Zealand’s South Island
Episode 355 : Season 11 : The South Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa Hello Friends, On this episode we depart Long Bay and head up a very tight channel to the small town of Havelock at the far end of Pelorus Sound. After getting fueled up and the water t...
Sailing to Long Bay In Kenepuru Sound and Exploring the Coves of Marlborough Sounds
Episode 354 : Season 11 : The South Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa Hello Friends, On this episode we enjoy a short sail to Long Bay and explore the coves and beaches of Kenepuru Bay. Rhonda made some fresh tea, loaded up the thermos and we headed out f...
Heavy Weather in Pelorus Sound as We Cruise the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand’s South Island
Episode 353 : Season 11 : The South Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa Hello Friends, On this episode we explore Waihinua Bay and wait out some bad weather, wake up with flat batteries (due to too much tea being boiled during said bad weather) and find our...
Some New Crew for Triteia; Rhonda Comes Aboard for Some Adventures In The Sounds
Episode 352 : Season 11 : The South Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa Hello Friends, On this episode Rhonda comes aboard for a weeks worth of adventures in Marlborough Sounds. If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't m...
Exploring The Cove Captian Cook Spent The Most Time In In New Zealand
Episode 351 : Season 11 : The South Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa Hello Friends, On this episode I explore Meretoto / Ship Cove and try to image Captain Cook sailing into the bay and anchoring The Endeavour and the Resolution for repair and replenishm...
A Broken Tiller in 45 Knots of Wind On The South Island of New Zealand
Episode 350 : Season 11 : The South Island of New Zealand - Aotearoa Hello Friends, On this episode I depart Maori Bay in Pelorus Sound with a lovely sailing 13 knots of wind forecasted as I make my way to Queen Charlotte Sound. As I rounded Cape Jackso...
Putting a HEST Mattress Roll to the Test on My 400NM Solo Sail South. A Passage Berth Game Changer!!
For my passage from the North to the South Islands of New Zealand, I had the chance to test out one of Hest's Camping Mattress' in my passage berth. Before this 400NM passage, I had completed 5 ocean passages with cheap mattress foam toppers and my back al...