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

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

Sailing to one of the most remote places in the Pacific! In this episode, we sail from Tonga to the legendary North Minerva Reef, a tiny uninhabited reef in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. With strong winds, this passage turns into a brisk sail across open water. Once inside the reef, we drop anchor in crystal clear water and settle in to enjoy the strange contrast of having all the comforts of home while floating in one of the most remote places on Earth. North Minerv