We're off and running (literally) Day one of our 1,200-mile passage from Opua, New Zealand, to Savusavu, Fiji, is complete. A solid 190-mile day. Most of it running with the "Chicken Rig”: full main with the solent winged to weather with a spinnaker guy. Wind is
Long awaited weather for the passage from New Zealand to Fiji
A guide for cruising sailors in the South Pacific as of June 2026
Enjoying New Zealand's Bay of Islands while waiting on weather for the passage to Fiji
Finding a safe, comfortable route across 1,100nm of open ocean from New Zealand to Fiji.
Taking a break from marina life and boatwork to vagabond around New Zealand's North Island in a rented camper van.
Staying connected out on the ocean
Bracing for Nasty Weather in New Zealand
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Sleeping well at anchor
Thursday, 26March2026, 0440 UTC, 36 10.9s 175 21.8e, Log: 10605
Monday, 23 March 2026, 2240 UTC | 36 11.9s 175 21.0e | Log 10,602