New Zealand sailing has quickly become one of the wildest places we’ve cruised so far. In this episode, we continue making our way south along the North Island, learning firsthand what this coastline is all about — unpredictable weather, fast-changing conditions, and some incredible scenery in between. We spend some time exploring Auckland before heading toward the Coromandel, where we end up facing the biggest storm we’ve ever experienced. From calm anchorages to survival mo

Sailing New Zealand has been anything but predictable — but that’s all part of the adventure. In this episode, we find ourselves constantly on the move, dodging incoming weather systems and searching for safe anchorages. The conditions keep us on our toes, but every now and then, we’re rewarded with those perfect, calm, sun-soaked days that make it all worthwhile. We take full advantage of the good weather to explore Kerikeri, diving into New Zealand’s rich history with visit

Welcome to New Zealand 🇳🇿 After crossing the ocean, we’ve officially arrived on the North Island—and it already feels like a whole new world. From calm, foggy mornings to some seriously powerful wind, this place is all new to us! In this episode, we spend our first days settling in, doing a bit of boat work on SV Goose, and finally getting a taste of what sailing in New Zealand is really like. (Spoiler: the wind here is no joke.) We also take a break from boat projects to d

Welcome back aboard SV Goose — Our floating home. Today we’re sharing a real “day in the life” from the remote, wild, and ridiculously beautiful atoll of Tahanea in French Polynesia. 🌴⛵️ We start the morning the only way we know how: coffee and a salty sunrise (see what I did there?). Then it’s straight into the daily rhythm of living aboard — a mix of cooking, working, fixing, tidying, and laughing at the fact that boat life never actually goes according to plan. Of course,