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

On paper, sailing from Minerva Reef to New Zealand looks like a straightforward passage — but this stretch of ocean sits on the edge of the Roaring Forties, one of the most powerful weather systems on Earth. In this episode, we leave the calm lagoon of Minerva Reef and head south into the open ocean, where warm tropical air collides with cold Southern Ocean fronts. With no land to slow the wind, waves build for thousands of miles — creating confused seas and rapidly changing

Join us aboard SV Goose, our Seawind 1260 catamaran, as we explore one of the most remote and fascinating places in the South Pacific—the Minerva Reefs. In this episode, we anchor inside North Minerva Reef and set out to uncover everything this wild, ever-changing atoll has to offer. From walking across tide-exposed coral landscapes to discovering hidden pockets of marine life, every step reveals something new. We visit the remains of the Republic of Minerva, a failed attempt