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

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