Starlink
A guide for cruising sailors in the South Pacific as of June 2026
Waiting in the Bay of Islands
Enjoying New Zealand's Bay of Islands while waiting on weather for the passage to Fiji
Passage Planning: New Zealand to Fiji
Finding a safe, comfortable route across 1,100nm of open ocean from New Zealand to Fiji.
Camping on the North Island
Taking a break from marina life and boatwork to vagabond around New Zealand's North Island in a rented camper van.
Offshore Communications
Staying connected out on the ocean
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu
Bracing for Nasty Weather in New Zealand
Roam's Refit
Featured in Island Cruising's Cruise News Magazine, April 2026 Edition
Anchor Watch
Sleeping well at anchor
Kaiarara Bay, Great Barrier (Aotea) Island, NZ
Thursday, 26March2026, 0440 UTC, 36 10.9s 175 21.8e, Log: 10605
Kiwiriki Bay, Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier (Aotea) Island, NZ
Monday, 23 March 2026, 2240 UTC | 36 11.9s 175 21.0e | Log 10,602
Puriri Bay, Tryphena Harbour, Great Barrier (Aotea) Island, NZ
Sunday, 22 March 2026, 0200 UTC, 39 18.5s, 175 29.2e, Log: 10584
Huruhi Harbour, Great Mercury Island (Ahuahu)
Fri 20Mar2026 0230 UTC, 36 36.1s 175 46.6s, Log: 10570