Minerva Reef YouTube Videos
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Visiting a SUNKEN ISLAND in the Middle of the Ocean! (Sailing Across the Pacific)
Welcome to another update from Elixir's voyage around the world! We have just set off on the final leg of our Pacific Crossing, from The Kingdom of Tonga, to the North Island of New Zealand. However, there is still one more anchorage we plan to visit, t...
From Ocean to Aotearoa: A Sailor’s Arrival in New Zealand | Episode 288
We Made It to New Zealand! After 7 days at sea, we finally make landfall in New Zealand, marking the end of a surprisingly smooth passage from Minerva Reef. The feeling of stepping ashore is pure magic, and our first mission? Find some delicious food and ...
Sailing to New Zealand : The Passage that Surprised Us All | Episode 287
Our Unexpectedly Easy Sail to New Zealand! 🌏 We set sail for New Zealand expecting one of the toughest passages of our journey yet—wet, rough, and challenging conditions. At least that's what this leg has a reputation for. Instead, we got blue skies,...
“10 Days ‘Stuck’ in the Middle of Nowhere | Episode 286
This week on WE|Sail... We sailed into Minerva Reef, not expecting to spend 10 days here, but sometimes weather dictates the adventure! While waiting for a better weather window to continue our passage, we found ourselves "stuck" in what can only be desc...
Sailing to New Zealand Takes a Detour… Welcome to Minerva! | Episode 285
Welcome back to WE|Sail... Sailing to New Zealand didn’t go exactly as planned! After leaving Tonga, we made a pit stop at the remote and stunning Minerva Reef—but Mother Nature had other plans. Stuck in this atoll, we’re waiting for the perfect we...
Minerva Reef: Stunning Underwater World, Snorkeling & Diving in the Pacific Ocean
🌊 Discover the breathtaking Minerva Reef! This unique Pacific Ocean atoll, with no dry land, is a hidden paradise for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. In this video, we explore the incredible underwater landscapes, teeming with marine life such as col...
FINDING GIANT LOBSTERS 400 MILES FROM LAND!! 👀 (Episode 278)
In this episode we explore the Minerva reefs, which are submerged atolls located in the middle of the pacific ocean. Closest to Tonga and Fiji, but it is owned by neither country. There is no land, but the reef provides good shelter for boats sailing to/fr...
No Land in Sight: Taking on the Challenging Sail to New Zealand – Episode 136
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Massive 12 Foot Waves! Sailing the Dangerous Middle – Episode 135
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FINALLY SAILING HOME WITH MY CHILDHOOD FRIENDS!! – (Episode 249)
Huge episode this week as we leave Tonga to sail over 1000 miles to New Zealand! We manage to stop at Minerva reef, which is a submerged atoll in the middle of the south Pacific ocean, and possibly one for the coolest places we have ever been! SV Parlay i...
Our SCARIEST Ocean Crossing! 🌊 (4 days from land)
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LIFE 500 MILES FROM LAND (crossing the pacific)
Our voyage to New Zealand continues and the seas are sporting but we’re settling into the rhythm of life at sea. Just as we thought the worst was behind us…the sea reared up and snatched our safety blanket right out from underneath us. ❤ Join Our Cr...
Trouble on the High Seas? Tongan Navy vs Sailboat (Ep 121)
You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: https://www.bluewatercruisingplan.com/ Our journey to Fiji included a stopover at the beautiful Minerva Reef, but once we arrived, there was a bit of drama on the high seas! ***WANT ...
Ep 165 | Exploring Minerva Reef, a Beautiful Coral Atoll in the South Pacific, Sailing Nutshell
We leave Tonga and sail in the direction of North Minerva Reef, a beautiful coral atoll in the South Pacific. We finally arrive at South Minerva Reef after a detour due to weather conditions. Magnus uses the mooring balls from the Tuamotus on our anchor ...