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Survey report was all good BUT there is still plenty of work to be done! | Sailing with Six | S2 E4
In this episode we grab hold of the tasks set out from the survey report and get to work to ready the boat for the water. She's been on the hard for 6 months and although the previous owner was diligent with the ongoing maintenance there is still work to b...
Buying a Boat SIGHT UNSEEN on the Other Side of the World | Sailing with Six | S2 E3
In this episode we make it to 'the other side of the world' and finally get to see the boat for the first time. We begin the long and drawn out process of making the boat our own. We need to get insurance sorted, pay the final amount and get the vessel Aus...
Nukumbati Jump #shorts
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New Caledonia to New Zealand PART 2 | Sailing with Six | Ep 42
In this episode you find us in the middle of the ocean about a third of the way from New Caledonia to New Zealand. We have our good friend Neville on board who brings plenty of laughs and we are racing to beat the next low pressure system to New Zealand. ...
Vanuatu to New Caledonia and BEYOND! PART 1 | Sailing with Six | Ep 41
We need to make a move and head to safer waters outside the cyclone zone for the summer. We have chosen to sail to New Zealand and spend the season exploring the waters of Kris & Shona’s birthplace. Cyclone season in the South Pacific runs from the...
Have we COOKED our house batteries?? | Sailing with Six | Ep 28
The weather is glorious and we relish in the warmth and sunshine as we explore this new playground, officially check in to Vanuatu and get welcomed by the village and Chief with the NC2V Rally. We investigate the issue with our house batteries by load te...
DON’T Cross An Ocean Until You’ve Checked Your Split Pins! | Sailing with Six | Ep 26
The kite surfing scene in New Caledonia is world class, in fact the French love anything on water that uses wind power, kite surfing, wind surfing, sailing, they do it all. We got amongst the local scene in the tourist area Anse Vata in Noumea. Kris had a ...
MATO POTATO! Ilot Mato Puts On A Show | Sailing with Six | Ep 25
MATO POTATO! Yes Ilot Mato puts on a show! This is a very special slice of paradise in the Southern Lagoon of New Caledonia. On this particular visit to the anchorage we were totally spoiled with glassy turquoise water, clear skies and loads of sharks. Th...
Sharks, Shipwrecks & Shelters…oh and some good waves too! | Sailing with Six | Ep 21
SHARK! Under our boat at a popular anchorage in New Caledonia we spotted what we believe to be a Grey Nurse shark… we’re not entirely sure though so if you know, leave a comment. We head out for a fun wave at Passe Dumbea with plenty of party waves. ...
Red Dirt and Rainy Days | Sailing with Six | Ep 13
We spend some rainy days getting work and homeschool done and then Kris takes the kids on an adventure to find the lighthouse… Yep they get lost. The next day we find it! And there’s a spectacular view from Cap D’Nua Lighthouse overlooking the Natur...
Wind & Winches | Sailing with Six | Ep 11
In this episode we have a great sail North from Lifou Island to Ouvéa Island in the Loyalty Islands. We service one of our winches, explore Lekiny lagoon from the bridge and have some fun kitesurfing a sand spit. Bella has a good go at getting up on th...
We get lost in Lifou | Sailing with Six | Ep 10
In this episode we explore more of Lifou - checking out the Dentist's aquarium, looking for a Cathedral cave and frolicking in the crystal clear water. But first we head to church and listen to the amazing voices of the local Kanak people from Drueulu. W...
Loyalty Islands – Lifou | Sailing with Six | Ep 9
In this episode we have a great sail North to the Loyalty Islands, buy a big knife and teach the kids how to hitchhike… …this was our first Loyalty island experience and the anchorage didn’t disappoint with crystal clear waters, friendly locals and...
Washing & Waterfalls | Sailing with Six | Ep 8
We do a load of hand washing while underway and head toward Baie De Prony in Southern New Caledonia, where the coral meets the bush. This contrast of bush and red dirt after just being on white beaches with coral was such a spin out. It’s amazing the pl...