Cruise News - February 25

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February 2025

CRUISE NEWS

In this issue: Cruise the Pacific in 2025 South Island Rally Cruising with Pets Upcoming Events Crew Wanted!

Lots of Boats For Sale Sailing Society Pages Boating Etiquette Biosecurity Update Project X - OpenCPN solutions

ISLAND CRUISING & Down Under Rally Contact Us

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on the cover Leeway in Flipper Bay - Queen Charlotte Sound on the South Island Rally Photo by Bob & Christine Oliver

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In this issue February 2025 Lots of Awesome Boats for Sale Pets in the Pacific Taking your furry friends cruising

From the Helm The latest update from Viki

Pacific Rally 2025 Join US!

South Island Rally Sailing Society Pages Fabulous photos of all your adventures

Upcoming Events Boating Etiquette ask our Pirate panelist your curly questions

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From the Helm

I hope you have all had some fun adventures on the water over summer. The weather conditions have been a little challenging at times, with gale force winds in Northland NZ, big thunder storms in Sydney and breezy conditions further south made for many holidays turning out a bit more of an adventure than we’d have liked!

The South Island Rally participants are having a fabulous time, all scattered all around the whole Island and we also have one of our Australian boats on the way across the Tasman as we speak to join them.

You can check out some of their stunning photographs of their adventures later on in the Cruise News this month.

It was awesome to go along to SailGP earlier in January. This time as a spectator instead of the organiser like previous years.

I was invited along to help train some of their course marshals the week prior which was lots of fun. Their next race is in Sydney next weekend and is well worth a look if you are in the area!

Another fun event coming up this month is the Australian Wooden Boat Festival and I know there are quite a few of our members sailing to Tasmania as we speak to attend.

For the Pacific Rally participants, we are about to kick off our pre-departure webinar sessions. We’ve got all kinds of topics

coming up to help with their preparations everything to itinerary planning in Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu & New Caledonia, navigating using OpenCPN, documentation & formalities, weather, passage planning, safety, comms at sea and more! There is still time to join us here and take part in all the fun!

Our rally packs are coming together too and include a detailed 200 page Pacific Rally guide book, a chart, and lots of other goodies from our rally partners to ensure that they have a safe and fun time in the Pacific this season.

We also welcome a number of new marine business partners to our cruising community this month! d’Albora Marinas, Dockland 5, Maintenance ROS, Caniwi Rigging, Voyage Vet, Ocean Sailing Expeditions, Project X, Deck Hardware, The Whangārei Marine Group and the Viking Explorers Rally - and a few more awesome ones in the pipeline! Thanks for joining us!

We look forward to connecting and sharing more about all your fabulous marine products and services with our members.

This month I was also very humbled to have the Pacific Rally voted best Yacht Rally in the Pacific for the second year in a row by Lux Life Magazine. We also featured in Practical Sailor Magazine too - you can read the lovely article by Kathy Catton here.

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Many thanks

Viki

EIGHT BELLS Mark Gibbs from Waikawa New Zealand sadly passed away last week after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 67.

Mark was a great supporter & member of Island Cruising and spent many years as a Cat 1 Safety Inspector, helping fellow cruisers prepare their yachts to head offshore.

Mark completed countless boat deliveries, sailed tens of thousands of ocean miles, and cruised his own yacht, Excel, through the Pacific and racing around New Zealand.

He was also very involved with the Waikawa Boating Club and the local Marlborough sailing community.

Mark was a larger than life character and someone I feel honoured to have known personally. He will be sorely missed by me and everyone else who had the pleasure of meeting him.

Geoff Taylor from the Copra Shed Marina in Savusavu Fiji passed away last week.

Many of you would have met Geoff on your voyages through Savusavu and he always made me and the Pacific Rally participants visiting the area feel very welcome. You’d often find him propping up the bar at the Copra Shed or up at the Planters Club.

Geoff lived in Fiji for over 50 years was a co-founder of the Copra Shed marina, set up the Savusavu Yacht Club teaching children to sail, and internationally regarded exploration geologist majoring in marine and economic geology.

He was also the Ocean Cruising Club Port Officer for Savusavu Geoff also wrote a book about his adventures called Not My Fault - Memoirs of a Field Geologist in Fiji and is well worth a read.

We send our sincere condolences to the Copra Shed team and to Geoff’s friends & family at this sad time.

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Controlled Area Notice in place at Waiheke Island New biosecurity controls are in place over an area of Waiheke Island waters to prevent the spread of the invasive seaweed exotic caulerpa. The controlled area notice (CAN) comes into force at midnight 16 December 24 and sets legal requirements for some fishing and boating activities in an area around Thompson’s Point and across Onetangi Bay. This is the area of Waiheke Island where exotic caulerpa has been found.

Within this zone people will still be able to anchor but must follow equipment cleaning directions before they leave the controlled area.

The law requires boaties to check their anchor, anchor chain and any equipment used in the water for attached seaweed or plant material. This includes, for example, diving and fishing gear, wetsuits and fins.

Any seaweed found must be removed, bagged or securely contained, and taken ashore for disposal in a rubbish bin. If secure containment isn’t possible, it can be put back into the waters it came from. The important thing is that it is not taken to other waters outside the controlled area. The equipment should be washed down with fresh or seawater and, where possible, left to dry before being used in another area.

Launching vessels, including amphibious Sealegs-type craft is permitted, as is motoring or sailing through the waters of the controlled area.

The controls at Waiheke are not as restrictive as those for the Aotea and Te Rāwhiti CAN zones because the caulerpa is less dense at Waiheke.

Out Chasing Stars

By David Alton Sometimes the best adventures start with the hardest moments. When Amy's dad passed away suddenly at 50 from cancer, we had the classic “life has no guarantees” realization. If the opportunity comes up to chase your dream, you need to grab it with both hands. After a few years of chartering in the Caribbean and sailing our 30’ (9.14m) catamaran around our hometown of Houston, Texas, the chance arose for Amy to sell her business. It was a fairly simple decision to throw off the dock lines and go sailing around the world.

Enter Starry Horizons, our Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 catamaran that would become our home for the next 10 years. In 2014, she was launched in La Rochelle, France and we started a blog and YouTube channel called Out Chasing Stars. It’s hard to imagine now, but in those days sailing YouTube channels were pretty rare. We were inspired to start ours, partly to document our journey to look back on in years to come and partly to prove to our worried families that we weren't completely in over our heads.

I still remember the shocking moment when we realized that more people than just our parents were interested in what we were doing! The blog and videos grew into something much more than we ever dreamed. Both Amy and I feel an immense amount of pride when people share that we inspired their own cruising adventures or something we filmed helped them solve a problem on their boat.

One of our most impactful contributions was our series on OpenCPN. Many cruisers were struggling to understand this powerful tool, so we created detailed tutorials breaking down everything from basic chart plotting to advanced route planning. The series perfectly captured what we were trying to do with Out Chasing Stars - taking complex, technical information and making it accessible to fellow sailors.

From the beginning, we wanted to try and share the realities of boat life. When our noncruising friends pictured what we were doing, the images were mostly of crystal clear waters, tropical sunsets and drinks on the beach. And yes, there were magical moments that fit those descriptions. But as boaters know, those magical moments are mixed in among the challenging ones.

One day you’re watching the sunset in that pristine anchorage, thinking life couldn’t get better. The next, you’re hanging upside down in the engine room, covered in oil, wondering why on earth you thought this life was a good idea.

Our Pacific Ocean crossing is a perfect example of how the cruising life contains the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Getting through the doldrums, only to be rewarded with storms was tough. Having to go to the top of the mast to fix a fraying main halyard left me battered and bruised. Things broke (because boats…) but seeing the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia appear on the horizon made every challenging moment worth it.

Sometimes it felt like every day was a learning opportunity. And those opportunities started early. The learning curve when moving aboard was steep. We had a solid boating background and we both have our 100 ton US Coast Guard captain’s licenses. But still, there were new systems to understand, new equipment to maintain, and what felt like endless manuals to read through. Every manufacturer had different schedules, different requirements, and different ways of documenting everything. It felt like drinking from the proverbial fire hose.

Even before we moved aboard, I already knew how critical preventative maintenance would be to the success of our cruising adventures. From those first moments in La Rochelle, a lot of time was dedicated to figuring out what maintenance would be needed, when I’d need to do it and tracking everything. I started with paper logs to track maintenance before graduating to spreadsheets, but neither solution was ideal. The paper logs weren't so great at reminding me when tasks were due, and a spreadsheet to manage all the different systems plus inventory quickly became unwieldy. Not to mention there wasn't a great way to provide easy access to all the additional pictures, troubleshooting videos and documentation that I’d accumulated over the years.

I looked for digital solutions, but everything available seemed to be either designed and priced for super yachts with full-time crew or was just basic software repackaged for use on boats. Neither option addressed the unique challenges that come with managing a cruising boat's maintenance needs.

During our years of sailing we met countless cruisers who had amazing boats but struggled with the complexities of maintaining them. Some had paper manuals scattered across various lockers, others had elaborate spreadsheet systems, but almost everyone wished for a better solution. I had many conversations with owners who were struggling with a repair, only to discover they hadn't known that particular piece of equipment needed regular maintenance.

Finally, I came to the realization that if I wanted something better, I’d need to build it.

In March of 2020 we sailed into Antigua, crossed our wake to complete our circumnavigation and became the first YouTube channel to fully document a circumnavigation. Then of course, we promptly entered a several month COVID lockdown.

The perfect opportunity had finally come and Maintenance Right on Schedule was born.

Starting a software company while living aboard wasn't exactly straightforward. Life on a boat is already pretty consuming between maintenance, sailing, and actually enjoying the amazing places you visit. Finding time to develop MaintenanceROS meant carefully balancing work with the lifestyle that inspired it. But the stubborn persistence I'd developed troubleshooting boat problems came in handy!

The cruising community is incredibly helpful - we'd often share maintenance tips, spare parts, and creative solutions with other boaters. That spirit of community support heavily influenced how we approached developing MaintenanceROS. It wasn't just about creating better maintenance tracking; it was about addressing real challenges we'd faced during our decade of cruising.

We wanted to simplify gathering all the manufacturer maintenance schedules and documentation so we built a custom database with thousands of marine equipment. I’d lost track of the number of times I bought a spare part, only to discover another one hidden away in a different locker so we built a fully integrated inventory management system. The checklists we used on Starry Horizons for passage preparation and new port arrivals got incorporated into our checklist library. And on and on.

Before cruising, I was on the typical corporate career path. But living on a boat and seeing the world has a way of shifting your perspectives. MaintenanceROS has been a perfect way to work within the cruising community I've grown to love, hopefully making boat ownership a bit easier for others along the way. Working with Island Cruising is a great example of this as we can help boaters get ready to successfully explore the beautiful South Pacific and beyond.

Having been on both sides of boat ownership now - from complete newcomer to experienced cruiser I understand how overwhelming maintaining a boat can be. Whether you're just starting your journey or have been at it for years, there's always room to make maintenance tracking a bit easier. That's what we aim for with MaintenanceROS. It's the tool I wish I'd had when we started our adventure, but still greatly simplified life aboard once I was finally able to ditch my spreadsheets for good.

Eventually, the time came last year for Amy and me to move off Starry Horizons in search of new adventures. I often talk about how our sailing plans were written in the sand at low tide. It’s good to have a plan, but sailing and the boating life require lots of flexibility.

Our journey from corporate life to circumnavigation to software development certainly wasn't planned, but it led us exactly where we needed to be. Those ten years aboard Starry Horizons gave us incredible experiences, lifelong friends, and ultimately, the inspiration for something that could help make boating better for others.

You can find out more about MaintenanceROS at MaintenanceROS.com. Island Cruising members can sign up for an extended free trial using the code Island_Cruising.

And if you’re interested to see some of what awaits in the South Pacific or tutorials on OpenCPN, you can check out our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@OutChasingStars

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The Viking Explorers Rally 2025, on their way across the Atlantic The eighth edition of the Viking Explorers Rally departed as scheduled, on January 6th from Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, towards the stunning shores of Grenada, the Spice Island of the Caribbean.

Together, they will sail approximately 2,700 nautical miles across the Atlantic, with Port Louis Marina in Grenada as their final destination.

With an intermediate stop planned at Marina Mindelo in Cape Verde, the fleet set sail in very light wind conditions and would then experience some stronger north easterly winds on their way to Mindelo for the remaining days; a total of approximately 850-miles until the Island of Sao Vicente.

The fleet consists of 22 boats, 9 catamarans and 13 monohulls. The boats range in size from 12m to 20m. (40ft to 66ft). There are 86 sailors in total, including 2 children aged 5 and 7, as well as 1 cat and 4 dogs representing a total of 21 countries: Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Australia, Sweden, Norway, the UK, Slovakia, France, the USA, Canada, the Philippines, Belgium, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Denmark, Spain, and Lithuania.

In the weeks leading up to departure, participants engaged in seminars, webinars, guided tours, sundowners, dinners, and final preparations. On January 4th, the Skippers Briefing gathered all captains and first mates to discuss the route, weather updates, and marina approach procedures.

After deliberation, the fleet unanimously decided to depart on January 6th, between 09:00 and 12:00 UTC, as scheduled.

Ahead of departure, the rally team then coordinated the testing of satellite communication systems and tracking to ensure all vessels could stay in contact with each other and the Onshore Tracking team. That evening, the crews enjoyed the Captains’ Dinner, sponsored this year by Seven Star Yacht Transport. The route between the Canary Islands and Cape Verde will take most of participants between 5-7 days.

The Viking Explorers Rally has established itself as a compelling alternative for Atlantic crossings.

Unlike competitive races, this 2,700-nautical-mile adventure emphasizes camaraderie, safety, and enjoyment. Since its inaugural event in 2018, the rally has grown in popularity, attracting sailors from around the world. With a maximum of 25 boats allowed each year, the Viking Explorers Rally offers an exclusive experience, focusing on exceptional customer service and fostering strong connections among participants. The rally continues to stand out as a distinctive and memorable way to sail across the Atlantic.

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Hutchwilco launches voluntary recall of Inflatable Lifejacket model The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and New Zealand leading lifejacket manufacturer Hutchwilco are proactively recalling a specific model of their popular Inflatable Lifejacket.

Customers with manual 170N lifejackets manufactured from June 2021 to May 2022 are potentially affected. The recall comes following an advisory from their American supplier, Halkey Roberts, of a potential failure during testing of the green/red indicator.

This is reported as an occasional issue only affecting some units. Whilst the firing pin mechanism still functions, the indicator may show that the lifejacket is ready for use when in fact it isn’t due to, for example, the cylinder not being screwed in properly or the cylinder being damaged. The lifejacket may not inflate if this happens.

“Ensuring our customers have the right quality equipment to keep them safe while out enjoying the water is always our top priority. That’s why it’s important for us to take these voluntary steps to get our customers sorted and back on the water quickly,” says Tim Ritchie, General Manager.

Recalled inflators can be found on your Hutchwilco 170N manual lifejacket that’s fitted with a V96000 Halkey Roberts mechanism with a manufacture date of June 2021 through to May 2022 (this will be laser printed on the mechanism in the format MM/DD/YY).

“We’re asking boaties to help us maintain our top-quality standards and take the time to check the mechanism in their 170N Inflatable Lifejacket. If your mechanism is a Halkey Roberts v96000 please head to www.hutchwilco.co.nz/recall and follow our three simple steps to get your faulty lifejacket back to us at our cost. Our team are standing by to remedy the situation by either replacing the mechanism in affected lifejackets or coordinating a refund from the mechanism’s manufacturer, Halkey Roberts. Either way we want to get customers sorted quickly so they can continue to make the best of summer,” says Mr Ritchie.

The large majority of Hutchwilco’s popular inflatable lifejackets are manufactured with an alternative branded mechanism and aren’t affected. Boaties can continue to have nothing but trust in New Zealand’s leading lifejacket and safety equipment provider. These are voluntary steps that are being taken to ensure customers aren’t impacted by an issue that’s outside of Hutchwilco’s control.

You can read more about the Australian product recall here.

Fountaine Pajot Unveils New 44 Sailing Catamaran Fountaine Pajot has just launched the latest model to its sailing catamaran fleet, the New 44, distinguished by extraordinary volume, comfort and impeccable design.

The new model is an outstanding achievement by the Berret-Racoupeau Design team, creating a catamaran with the perfect balance of performance, style and liveability. Designed to optimise idyllic on-water lifestyles, the New 44 delivers exceptional safety and performance offshore and incomparable comfort at anchor.

Elegance, balance and performance are afforded by the model’s discreet yet wider coachroof, the subtly inverted deck sheer, sleek rig and subtly extended chine above the waterline. This perfectly optimised catamaran offers generous relaxation space in the cockpit with a maximum opening from cockpit to central island, as well as a fully opening window and servery hatch to deliver seamless integration between the interior and alfresco living areas.

The enlarged nacelle offers even more volume and storage space, and expansive living areas on the coachroof and flybridge provide additional precincts for entertaining or private relaxation for every guest to enjoy the onboard experience.

The deck layout remains faithful to Fountaine Pajot’s distinctive helm station design that has become a hallmark of its models, affording excellent visibility over the water, perfect control for course-keeping, and unimpeded communicated between the crew, whether from the cockpit or flybridge. Just forward of the helm, the sail manoeuvring station offers a perfect view of the rig, making sail trimming easy.

The New 44 is also available with Fountaine Pajot’s ODSea+ electric drivetrain and up to 2,000W of solar panels. Available in 3 or 4 cabin versions, the New 44 provides superb space and comfort throughout its accommodation areas. The aft berths are set slightly diagonally for easy access, while chines in the forward hulls deliver generous beam.

The Maestro (Owners) version offers the freedom for owners to configure their cabin layout according to their individual style and cruising needs. The forward cabin can also be customised to feature a low-level unit or desk, with a space forward that can be converted to a nursery cabin or workshop area.

The New 44 is the arguably the perfect catamaran for blue water cruising with family or friends, and is available through Fountaine Pajot’s exclusive Asia Pacific dealer The Yacht Sales Co. Further information about the Fountaine Pajot New 44 can be obtained by contacting The Yacht Sales Co. on +61 (0) 7 5452 5164, info@yachtsalesco.com or www.yachtsalesco.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS 7 - 10 February - Australian Wooden Boat Festival - Tasmania 14 February - Waikawa Boating Club - Marlborough Wine Race 22 February - Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate Course - Sumner Christchurch 5 March - Launch of the South Pacific Chapter of The International SeaKeepers Society.

6 - 9 March - Auckland Boat Show 15 - 16 March - Ocean Lovers Festival - Sydney 28 - 30 March 25 - Women Who Sail Australia - Gathering on the Bay - Port Stephens 5 - 6 April - Advanced Sea Survival Christchurch (Island Cruising Members get 10% discount) April - June - Pentecost Land Diving - Vanuatu Early May 25 - Island Cruising Pacific Rally 2025 Departs from Australia & NZ to the Pacific 4 - 7 July - Tahiti Moorea Sailing Rendezvous 22 - 23 August - Nalawan Festival - Vanuatu 12 - 16 September - Musket Cove Regatta Week - Fiji 21 - 27 September - Vava’u Sailing Festival - Tonga Mid October - Pacific Rally - Sail South to NZ or Go West to Australia 24 October - Coastal Classic Auckland

Save the date!

The WineWorks New Zealand Wine Race will be on Friday 14th February.

You don't need to have Cat 3 to enter as there will be an inshore yacht race too.

We will be racing to Resolution Bay for an afternoon/evening of music, wine tasting and the magic of the Queen Charlotte Sounds.

NOR and entry details available soon.

Any questions in the meantime, you can contact Juliet Abbott on 0272 448604.

Learn in Person - Coastguard Sumner - Christchurch 22 February 2025 08:30 - 17:00 This course will run for one full day 8:30-5pm.

Links to pre-reading will be sent to you prior to the course.

Enrolments for this course will close Monday 17 February 2025.

Aim: To learn correct MF/HF (SSB) radio operation.

Duration: 8 Hours.

Qualification: Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate (MRROC).

The minimum requirement for commercial operators and users of MF/HF (SSB) radio. Covers routine operation, safety, distress & urgency calling and alarm signals.

This course is a component of the New Zealand Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations (Restricted Limits) (Level 4) If you are interested in this course and would like to enrol, please contact us directly on bookings@boatingeducation.org.nz or call us on 0800 40 80 90.

Special Offer: MRROC and MSROC combined - only $285 for both homestudy courses or $390 for MRROC classroom combined with MSROC homestudy. Please contact us by clicking here or call us on 0800 40 80 90 for more information and to enrol in both courses. (The combo special is not available through the website).

Please book online directly with Coastguard here: https://www.boatingeducation.org.nz/courses/27/maritime-restricted-radiotelephone-operator-certificate/

Unmissable Entertainment On Saturday night, as part of the Moana Auckland Festival, Six60 will take to the stage for a live concert that’s sure to be a highlight of the weekend! While we can’t take credit for organising the show, our unique location at Jellicoe Wharf puts you just 20 metres away from the action. Whether you attend the show or enjoy the concert from the comfort of your boat, it’s the ultimate afterparty to cap off an incredible day.

The PIC Harbour Classic is more than just a sailing event—it’s a festival, a celebration, and berthing right in Jellicoe wharf puts you in the heart of the action. Here’s what’s in store: A welcome party to kick things off The exhilarating main race A prizegiving celebration to wrap it all up Afterparty on your boats while listening to the Six60 concert (or attend the concert) Free berthing at Jellicoe Wharf for the entire weekend!

At just $50, entry is accessible to all. Plus, $10 from every entry goes directly to your local sailing club. And yes, there will be an intense “Battle of the Clubs” for ultimate bragging rights!

Feeder races will be added to the itinerary giving clubs the opportunity to start their own race from their home base and finish off at Jellicoe Wharf on Friday. (We can manage the finish).

Whether you’re racing, cheering, or soaking up the sounds of Six60, the 2025 PIC Harbour Classic promises an unforgettable weekend on and off the water.

👉 Save the Date: 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 👉 Entries opening soon NOTE: Only boats that enter the race can enter Jellicoe Wharf Mooring in Jellicoe wharf is a first-come-first basis Please ensure you tick the mooring box when you enter

Check the website for more information

New Zealand’s festival on the water is back in 2025 Dates have been released for the Auckland Boat Show in 2025. Bringing a festival on the water to the heart of central Auckland, it will showcase all things boating from 6-9 March.

The Auckland Boat Show, scheduled to run as part of Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival, is timed to allow boating enthusiasts to enjoy a feast of March marine activities.

Making the most of an Auckland summer on the water, the show gathers together 2025’s latest releases from boatbuilders and brokers across New Zealand and the world. It’s a show which has become known throughout the region for the spectacular sight of the central city filling with hundreds of boats.

The Auckland Boat Show is one of the key events of Moana Auckland and runs after the NZ Millennium Cup superyacht regatta in February to give visitors plenty to enjoy on the water.

A large marina display will spread through Jellicoe Harbour, filling the space outside the former America’s Cup bases with newly-released yachts, motoryachts, multihulls, superyachts, amphibious vessels and trailer boats. On-land exhibits will complement the on-water component of the show, taking up a Viaduct Events Centre spot in central Auckland’s buzzing Wynyard Quarter.

“There’s nothing like an Auckland summer on the water,” says show organiser, Stacey Cook.

“Which is why we stage the show in early March. It’s such a pleasure to showcase New Zealand’s marine industry where it’s at its best; on the water, enjoying the sun and lifestyle that boating brings.”

Uniquely in this part of the world, sea trials are a crucial component of the event. With the Waitematā Harbour as the show’s neighbour, manufacturers and brokers are able to demonstrate vessels in their element to buyers, allowing them to bring performance, sea-kindliness and handling to the forefront.

For 24 years the Auckland Boat Show has also provided an important stage for regional and international parts and services providers. With a large on-land component of the show, the event has become a launching point each year for annual releases of innovative products and new developments. auckland-boatshow.com

Pentecost Naghol Land Diving Vanuatu

Location: Pentecost Island, Wali Bay (also called Londot Bay) Dates: Every Thursday and Saturday in April, May and June Time: Starts around 10:00am and Cost: Standard Pricing 12,000vt adults and 6,000vt kids Discount: Pacific Rally Participants who book direct with Elleen: pricing 10,000vt adults and 5,550 kids Contact: Elleen Wano elleenwano66@gmail.com +678.766.1274, +678.567.3932, +678.763.8086, Elleen offers a lovely tour of the village and can introduce you to some of the local women who weave. She also can help arrange flights, accommodation and food for those who are not arriving by private boat.

After the land diving, at night Elleen will stay with you on the beach making a fire, cooking together and sharing food together. She can also arrange other local tours.

It is important to note that the towers may be taller earlier in the season. The dive platforms on the towers may be lower later in the season as the vines lose their elasticity. But they will still be over 10-12 meters high! Men are allowed to climb the tower the day before and after the event. Women are not allowed to touch the tower at all.

On average there will be between 5-7 jumpers ranging in age from 6 to 60.

Nalawan Festival Vanuatu Friday 22 August Saturday 23 August 2025

Exploring, Understanding and Sharing the Mesophotic Ecosystems of the Kermadec Islands With Victoria University of Wellington This expedition will explore mesophotic ecosystems in the Kermadec Rangitāhua region, uncovering new species and studying food webs to understand how these habitats function. Using advanced ROVs and photogrammetry, researchers aim to assess how climate change impacts this biodiversity hotspot and inform future conservation efforts. Read more here.

Time of Expedition: May - June 2025 Location of Project: The Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

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Lisa Blair Awarded OAM I’d love to personally congratulate record-breaking Ocean sailor and personal friend of mine, Lisa Blair for her outstanding efforts in sailing and sustainability.

Lisa has recently had her achievements awarded with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to Sailing.

The skipper of Climate Action Now received the award in the Australia Day honours saying: “I am so incredibly honoured to be recognised in such a way alongside the other incredible award recipients today.”

So far Lisa has set eight world records in ocean sailing, completed valuable science in the Southern Ocean, reached millions with her Climate Action Now campaign and presented her sustainability call to action to millions of people through numerous sailing events, speaking engagements, media, social media, book Facing Fear and feature films.

Lisa became the BIA Sustainability Ambassador in 2024 and is now working towards the Arctic Impact Project where she intends to build a sustainable boat from Basalt rock and Bio resins, and sail it solo, non-stop and unassisted around the Arctic Circle.

You can read more about Lisa Blair and Climate Action Now on her website here.

Restless M Reluctantly for sale this 23.6 m Expedition vessel is ‘Expedition Ready’ for her next adventure.

Restless M was built and launched in Tampa Florida in 1974.

Restless M Specification overview: LOA: Beam: 23.6 m (78 ft.)

6.2 m (20.46 ft.)

Draft: Air 3.1 m (10.23 ft) 12 m Approx.

Draft: Displacement 119 t lightship.

30 t 20 t : Fuel: Water: Kelvin 440 hp. 8000 hrs.

Main Engine: Approx. 9 kn. @ 900 RPM = Endurance: 7500 NM Approx.

• Surveyor’s ‘Out of Water’ Report Initially built as a mother ship to a available commercial fishing fleet in the in the • Detailed Specification Report Bering Sea, she was converted to available. to deep sea salvage and was a very Vendors will look at trades of boats, successful treasure hunter and property to lessor value as well as features in the book Treasures of short term vendor finance to the Deep. The current custodians approved purchasers. purchased the vessel around 2003 raise funds for future research and to find Claire’s book of their and a cure for this debilitating illness. adventures and challenges undertook a complete refurbishment. can be purchased by PD is the fastest growing Neuro disorder The entire superstructure was in the world and is the reason that Errol scanning the QR code. removed and replaced with a Claire’s book is titled Who’s in Charge, My & Claire can no longer safely navigate the vessel, so the regretful decision has been Naval Architect designed alloy Brain or Me? (Or My Wife…). made to “Swallow the Anchor”. superstructure.

The main goal of the book is to promote Restless M can circle the globe with awareness of Parkinson’s Disease and to three fuel stops and you don’t need to bring your IT Guru to operate this vessel! The asking price of $2.6 M AUD Scan the QR code Scan the QR code ($1.65 M USD approx.) is a fraction to view a video to view Restless M’s walkthrough of of the replacement price of this wellwebsite listing Restless M maintained vessel.

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The start of a new year means gearing up for outreaches with the YWAM KOHA and the Trinity Koha Dental Clinic. We are excited to share the dates and outreach opportunities for the year ahead. Is this your year to be a part of empowering health in the Pacific? Here's how you can get involved: Roles and Opportunities Medical and Dental Professionals: Your skills are crucial in providing direct care, health education, and dental services in the Pacific region.

Marine Professionals: Those with experience in marine operations are needed to help manage and maintain the YWAM KOHA ship's operations.

Tradespeople: Including plumbers, electricians, handymen, and painters, your skills are vital for both ship maintenance and setting up clinics.

Chefs and Hospitality: These roles ensure that teams are well-fed and taken care of, enhancing the outreach's effectiveness.

Accountants: Help manage the outreach programs' financial aspects, ensuring resources are used efficiently.

Volunteers are needed now. Many tasks must be completed long before the ship sails, such as organising supplies, preparing materials, and ensuring the ship is ready for its journey. This work is as crucial as the outreach itself.

Learn More here.

Performance evolution When 8-year-old Rodney Keenan first dragged a dinghy off his friends neighbour’s front lawn to go sailing for the first time in Auckland New Zealand, he didn’t know it was the start of a journey to develop the highest performing yacht sails in the world. But that was more than thirty years ago.

Rodney learned early the power of customisation in yacht sail making by hand. After leaving school he began learning everything about sail design, from building and fitting to testing it out on the water. There weren’t any plotters or computers back then, just a pair of simple scissors, it was the best way to learn.

Since then Rodney has sailed over 150,000 ocean miles on all types of yacht including a long and varied history of highly competitive performance sailing, ranging from record breaking multi-hulls to round the world challenges and America’s Cup teams. He has 17 Rolex Sydney Hobarts under his belt, plus Fastnet, Transpacs and a host of other major offshore races.

So when the Evolution team started making yacht sails, they combined their extensive sailing experience to make the kind of ultra-responsive sails with which they enjoy sailing. We believe sails should fit perfectly, be made from the best materials and the best design. Evolution Sails has gone to great lengths to innovate and use the finest materials available to us. We also developed one of the most modern yacht sail membrane facilities – EM2. We’re proud to make the finest quality membrane sails money can buy.

That’s why 45 other yacht sail making companies all over the globe rely on our New Zealand made EM2 membrane sail blanks to make their sails. We’re now pioneering natural fibers, insanely durable skins and membrane sails that make traditional cruising sails a thing of the past. We put all our experience and expertise into everything we make.

In the ‘city of sails’ – Auckland, you don’t have to go far to find talent. There are world class sailors everywhere.

We’ve employed the best sail makers we could find to deliver unbeatable service. This has led on to a global collaborative network of designers and experts all over the world. If something isn’t optimal, they experiment and redesign it until it is. As a result, Evolution Sails has been responsible for some of the most successful results over the last decade.

From Queensland to Quebec and Mallorca to Maryland, there aren’t many corners of the world you won’t find a presence of Evolution Sails with more than 17 lofts, plus 45 sailmaker partnership networks and growing.

Maybe your goals include cruising the Mediterranean, winning Sydney/Hobart or IRC Nationals, Bucket Racing, Sports boat competitions, or just getting out on that weekday night race with your friends.

Whatever you have planned, we’d love to use our world beating experience to help you race faster, cruise farther and have more fun. That’s why we listen to you to find out your specific needs to customise the perfect sails for your yacht.

Our ethos is simple: We believe high performance stems from doing the best we can, using the best materials, with the best service and the best design. Because we think that’s the right thing to do. https://www.evolutionsails.com/about-us/

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Get Ready — A planetary alignment is happening. Here's how to watch: The much-anticipated planet alignment of 2025 has started. To catch this celestial alignment, look toward the southwestern horizon as twilight gives way to darkness.

Venus and Saturn will dazzle together, with Venus shining as the brighter beacon. Above them, Jupiter, recently past its opposition, radiates as the second brightest point of light after Venus, offering an excellent opportunity for naked-eye observation.

Mars, with its signature red glow, is unmissable near the eastern horizon. This January is a prime time for viewing the Red Planet, as it grows brighter ahead of its closest approach to Earth in over two years. That peaked on January 15, when it reached opposition. However, the views will be spectacular for a few more weeks.

For those with a telescope or binoculars, Uranus can be spotted near Jupiter, while Neptune sits close to Venus and Saturn, completing this celestial spectacle.

Learn more: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/whats-up-january-2025-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/

Jon Henry - Pacific Cruising Coach ‘Here to help you make good cruising decisions’ Heading offshore this season or sometime in the future? Feeling overwhelmed with the preparations or need some extra support? My name is Jon Henry. I have over 60,000nm of sailing experience. Racing both shorthanded and crewed as skipper in major offshore and coastal yacht races in all types of vessels. Cruising from Europe to New Zealand, plus throughout the South Pacific, both as skipper and crew assisting others.

I am currently a Yachting New Zealand Safety inspector and have assisted many sailors with preparing their vessels for their offshore voyages. In 2020 I was awarded the “YNZ Official of the Year” for services to sailing.

I can assist in many ways. From selecting the perfect boat, or setting up of your existing vessel. I have many contacts within the NZ marine industry that I can provide to arrange work on your boat, plus contacts that have sailed Asia if that’s your next challenge. All to help you to plan your next adventure.

I charge $1600.00 NZ + GST (if applicable) for up to 12 hours face to face (Auckland region) or online assistance in negotiated sessions. Other areas and further assistance by negotiation. Island Cruising members get a 10% discount.

My services include, but are not limited to: 1. Initial consultation - I will learn more about your vessel, your sailing experience and your sailing goals for the future. We will discuss your timeline, whether your vessel is suitable for your needs and create a plan to prepare you, your crew and the vessel for the adventures ahead.

2. Vessel Assessment - I will spend time on board going through all your systems and making suggestions on ways you can make the passage easier & safer and all the safety equipment required to meet the IVC standard.

3. Communication - Advice on setting up your onboard communication systems - Starlink, IridiumGO, SSB, Spot tracker, InReach, Datahub, Cellular Router.

4. Documentation - Guidance for vessel registration and inward/outward paperwork along the way & Insurance.

5. Navigation- I can help you formulate a passage plan and give you tips on an itinerary while in the Islands.

6. Provisioning - I can create a plan for your meals on the initial voyage, and what to stock your boat with prior to departure.

7. Weather Routing - I can also assist with weather routing and departure planning Optional extras 8. Crew Training - I can spend 24 hours (minimum) sailing on board with you and your crew to formulate safe procedures for watch keeping, man overboard, firefighting, helming, sail handling, reefing & all the drills as required in the IVC. 9. Coaching - I can provide coaching sessions on a casual basis on your boat to help build up knowledge and experience. Or, I can either help you skipper the boat on the passage, or arrange to have it delivered to your destination

Jon Henry pacificcruisingcoach@gmail.com +64 27 477 9745

You can now see the average wind, wave and weather conditions, month by month, for any location in the world, with our new Climate Data feature. View the rolling averages from the last 10 years of historic ECMWF weather data so you can confidently choose the best time of year for your next adventure.

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Wind and wave roses display the rolling 10-year average for each month, alongside other weather parameters, giving you insights into how the conditions vary throughout the year.

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Taking Your Pets Cruising

By Adam Newman Hi, I’m Adam, a veterinarian and a travel addict. Luck, passion, and itchy soles have meant that I have lived and worked in the UK, New Zealand (twice), Singapore, and Australia, and have been fortunate enough to travel widely elsewhere too.

From drafting pet passports and performing export checks in the UK, to dealing with quarantined imported cats in Singapore, and at various points moving my own animals internationally and spending prolonged periods travelling off-grid with them, I am well aware of how complex and stressful these processes have the potential to be!

Ocean cruising is a fantastic adventure, and one that you might want to share with your fluffy or feathered companions. Many dogs and cats (and other species) can adapt well to living on a boat, and if done correctly it can be a hugely rewarding experience for all involved, but it pays to paws for thought before packing up your pets for a passage.

Adjustment Our pets are often creatures of habit. If Doughnut the cat has spent the last 9 years getting up, stretching luxuriously, eating her biscuits, watching the birds out of the window, having a few naps around the house, then going back to bed for a proper sleep, she might be a bit miffed about finding herself bouncing around in a v-berth while beating to weather.

Similar confusion and distress might afflict Gerald the goldendoodle if he has spent half a decade dutifully following his toilet training, then suddenly finds himself stuck on a fiberglass and teak island in the middle of the South Pacific without a single blade of the green stuff to aim his bottom at.

Change can be stressful. Training should be gradual and regular, adjustment may take time, and some pets may never be happy at sea regardless of how much exposure they get.

Book a consultation to discuss; Training approaches Useful equipment Sea sickness management Medications and supplements

Safety A crew member going overboard is a nightmare scenario, and it would be heartbreaking to lose a pet this way.

Ensuring pets are appropriately and safely contained while underway, with controlled and monitored visits to deck is the best way to avoid an inadvertent Meow-Overboard situation.

I am still working on training my dog Amos not to jump or fall off of any watercraft he is on, so appropriate safety protocols remain key for keeping him alive. Some pets are brighter than others.

As part of my consultation service we can go through your particular pet, plan, and set-up and discuss a risk management plan including; Appropriate lifeline netting Harness/life jacket use Assessment of risk mitigation above and below deck Implementing technological solutions

Health And Disease There are a few aspects of health and disease that we need to consider when travelling overseas with our pets; 1. Disease prevention 2. Treatment of illness or accidents 3. Biosecurity adherence.

All three of these ought to be prepared for in advance.

Prevention Prevention is a case of knowing what precautions to take, which will vary depending on the pet’s species and your itinerary.

Different diseases are present in different parts of the world, and some of the potential infections your pet could encounter could be deadly, have lifelong effects, or stop them from being able to return home with you. Each pet’s plan should be specific to their intended route.

Preventative health strategies include; Vaccinations (possibly different to your pets routine vaccinations at home) Preventative medications Avoidance strategies, including knowledge of risky areas and use of pet-safe bug repellents Just following the medical entry requirements for various countries is not foolproof - these are typically prioritised to protect human health and agriculture from diseases carried by foreign animals entering their country. The nasty diseases your pet might encounter once cleared into the country are not a priority for biosecurity legislators. Get in touch and I can develop your diseaseprevention plan in advance, based on your pet’s medical and travel history and your planned itinerary. Pre-departure vaccinations with your ‘home’ vet can be arranged, and I can work with them to find the best options for prescription parasite prevention for your journey.

Illness or accidents can be more problematic when you can’t just pop down the road to the vet clinic.

A well-prepared crew will include people with first aid training, and a well-equipped cruising boat will contain a comprehensive medical kit. These can be very useful for dealing with many pet health concerns while afloat, but pet owners must be careful not to make things worse.

Different species vary in how they react to human medications, and several over the counter meds can be deadly to our pets.

A pet first-aid kit should be in the locker next to your own.

I can supply; Comprehensive pet first aid kits Supplementary kits to add in the pet-specific tools, consumables, and nonprescription medications to your existing off-shore kit A custom-tailored list of recommended prescription medications (including pain relief, antibiotics, motion-sickness medications and more) that you can request your regular vet prescribe to you prior to an extended journey away from veterinary help Instructions specific to your pet on how and when to use these.

With the advent of reliable and affordable satellite communication, real-time remote medical consultation is more viable than ever.

If you find yourself needing veterinary advice while on a passage or in a location without a local veterinarian, line up a remote consultation with me via video or phone call. These consultations are most useful when I already know about your pet and their medical and travel history, so reach out to me before you depart on your travels.

Biosecurity adherence can be a real maze.

Every country has their own stipulations on what they will or won’t allow through their borders.

They can also vary in how they assess the health and disease status of other countries - one nation might view your pet’s travel history quite differently to how their neighbour did.

The presence of an animal aboard your vessel may dictate which order you are best off visiting different countries in, and what your ports of entry will be.

In-depth research of requirements and restrictions is necessary to avoid falling foul of the rules, sometimes with severe penalties including fines, criminal convictions, denial of entry, or seizure and euthanasia of the pet.

If sailing a round-trip (for example, on the excellent Island Cruising and Down Under rallies!) you also have to consider the requirements to get your pet back into your country of origin.

NZ and Australia are two of the trickiest countries to get animals into, and while animals born there might have an easier time than those from further afield, advanced preparation is required to make sure the process goes smoothly. Infection with the potentially deadly blood parasite Babesia, the sexually transmitted infection Brucella (stop sniggering at the back), or the horror movie-esque Heartworm while in the tropics may mean that not only do you have an ill pet, but you are unable to bring them home with you. The risk of contracting these potentially deadly and border-blocking infections (and others!) can be easily mitigated with some advanced planning.

While taking your pet abroad with you may seem like an intimidating prospect, it is often manageable with appropriate forethought and preparation. Get in touch via my website and we can discuss how best to keep your fuzzy mate safe while you have the adventure of a lifetime together.

www.voyagevet.com

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An Island to Oneself Tom Neale with epilogue by Stella Neale CHB | October 2024 | HarperCollins NZ | 9781775542667 | RRP $45 ‘I chose to live in the Pacific islands because life there moves at the sort of pace which you feel God must have had in mind when he made the sun to keep us warm and provided the fruits of the earth for the taking’ A South Seas classic since 1966, this is the story of one New Zealander brave enough to do what many of us have dreamed of doing – live alone on a desert island. This October, there is a new release An Island to Oneself.

This is a new edition of the 1966 classic, now out of print.

Tom Neale was a regular shopworker, born in Wellington. The Pacific Islands had long captured his imagination. At the age of 50, he left his family in Palmerston Island for the remote atoll of Suvarov (now Suwarrow). He spent over 16 years there, living in solitude. His daily life was modest, and at turns, challenging and idyllic.

In his youth Tom Neale was an ordinary seaman and for years a shopkeeper among the Cook Islands, but in his fifties he turned his back on society to live alone on the South Pacific atoll of Suvarov (now known as Suwarrow). He took nothing but a couple of cats, some bric-a-brac to tie and bolt his meagre dwelling, and the strength of body and mind to survive.

For over six years over three extended stays, Neale battled the elements: the furious hurricane that engulfed the coral islet; five desperate hours in a stormy lagoon with a cripplingly strained back; even a reluctant bit of blood-letting on wild pigs and a mammoth sea turtle.

But along with the toils and perils were years of peace and beauty: building a canoe which he christened the Ruptured Duckling; baking with banana leaves; the delight drawn from a sip of brandy; and taming a wild duck. All of these simple pleasures are a reminder of what we take for granted in our own lives today.

Those moments when I sat and watched my father as he rowed me, seemingly effortlessly, across Surrarrow’s lagoon, and when later we waved to each other as I sat on the aft deck of the Ravaki, are how I like to remember him’ -Stella Neale

Check it out on the Harper Collins Website

UPDATED CRUISING GUIDE FOR QUEENSLAND Greg Luck has been a frequent contributor to the Down Under Rally Magazine. He has released a new third edition of Cruising the Queensland Coast, his guide for yachts cruising from the Gold Coast to Lizard Island.

While cruising in 2023, Greg was struck by the number of cruisers who had adopted Starlink. The cheapest way to use it is on the Roam plan, designed to work over land. At sea, the very expensive Maritime plan must be used. Starlink “land” includes many islands and some reefs using a hexagonal tiling system. It can be hit and miss as to whether an anchorage or mooring is on “land” or sea for Starlink. New in the 3rd edition, each anchorage and mooring includes a Starlink icon to indicate land or sea.

Along with a print edition, the book comes as an eBook for tablets. However, the big players support a limited number of countries, and usually not the overseas territories of those countries such as Noumea or Tahiti. This has been a problem for some cruisers. The 3rd edition adds Rakuten Kobo, which supports 244 countries and overseas territories with excellent coverage for the Pacific.

The third edition is fully updated with: •many new public moorings for the Townsville, Discovery and Cassowary coasts and the Whitsundays •new anchorages, taking the total to 503 anchorages and moorings •new public pontoons •updates to the K’Gari Coast for the new Great Sandy Marine Park management plan •Starlink land versus ocean status for each anchorage, mooring and marina along with the Telstra mobile reception •digital TV reception strength for each anchorage •latest marina changes including comprehensive information on super yacht berths and resultant marina berth layout changes •S63 official Hydrographic chart references for each coast and how to use Australian Hydrographic charts on apps and chart plotters along with other navigation data sources •expanded coverage of the Gold Coast and Moreton Bay •recalculated wave roses for recent Waverider buoy placements such as the Wide Bay Bar •higher-resolution aerial images and photos in the print version •numerous other changes and updates

Down Under Rally and Island Cruising members get a 10% discount on the print book and a 20% discount on the Google Play Books eBook. Contact Greg at book@curlewescape.com.au with your member number to get a discount.

Owning a boat is not just about having fun and traveling to the most beautiful destinations in the world.

While that is the main reason why people go into the boating life, there is also the same level of responsibility attached to it, as there is enjoyment.

As a boat owner or manager, you have to look after your vessel to ensure that it is in good shape and fully stocked to leave the dock and get you and your group to your next destination safe and sound. As such, you need to plan ahead and create a list of tasks to accomplish.

Use a task management software to help you navigate the maintenance system of a boat.

The best boat management tool TheBoatApp, by Marine Data Cloud, is a boat management tool designed with task monitoring in mind. What it does is provide you with all your boating life in one place.

Through the app you can have access to your marine life, fully cataloged and backed up so you never lose track of what is going on with your boat at any time of the day and year. This information is accessible on any device, whether you have an active internet connection or not.

Most importantly, this is a boat management software that allows you to plan, assign tasks to other members of your team such as skippers, marina personnel, or technicians, and place deadlines so you can be ahead of the game.

The advantages of TheBoatApp The major advantage of using TheBoatApp is that you can always access information in real-time. So if a task has been completed you can just check on the app if it has been marked as such or if you need to assign someone else to help.

You can also register a task to be done on a certain date and get a notification when it is checked off the list. If you are not the most organized person when it comes to remembering to do a task, just add a prealert to get notified ahead of time.

Last but not least, share this information with whoever you believe needs to be in the loop and get your boat in good shape before a trip.

Check out more features of TheBoatApp online and register for the free version to get a personal look at how the app may help you in task monitoring.

This is the new and most improved way of managing your tasks and helping you enjoy your boat as much as you can.

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Online Cruising Preparation Course Just NZD$129.00 per annum

Join us as a Member of Island Cruising & Down Under Rally to access our Offshore Cruising Preparation Course & members resources

Cruising Preparation Online Course Content Our Comprehensive Offshore Cruising Preparation Course is available online for just NZD$129.00 and on demand.

The course content is broken down into easy to digest 1 hr sessions, View the course content as often as you wish.

View when it suits you.

Learn at your own pace.

Pause / Rewind at any time.

Contact the course presenters via email or telephone at any time with questions.

Preparing the Vessel Ship Registration: Guide to ships registry Category 1: What is ‘Cat 1’and how does it apply to you and your vessel Safety Gear: Vessel specific – EPIRBS, MOB devices Rigging: Tips for extended cruising & safety including deck layout, preventers and more.

Sails: Selection, balance, tuning, maintenance, furling systems.

Anchors & Anchoring: How many, types, warps, windlass Water treatment: Filtration, purification, disinfectant, watermakers.

Vessel Systems: Plumbing, gas, fuel Battery Systems: Capacity, measuring power consumption, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and charging systems Power generation: How much do you need to generate and the pros and cons of various options including wind, solar and mechanical Electronics: Radios, charting, GPS, Radar, autopilot, AIS, etc.

Steering: Tiller, wheel, wind vanes, autopilots & emergency systems Diesel Engines: Troubleshooting, spares Fuel systems: Filters, injectors, avoiding ‘bugs & bad fuel’ Navigation: Basic equipment requirements Charts: Tables, filing, requirements Preparing the People Sea Survival: Coastal and Offshore Watchkeeping & safety protocols Safety Gear: Personal EPIRBS and MOB devices, personal AIS Seasickness: Remedies, management & avoidance Log Keeping: How to keep a ship log and why plus basic record keeping To Crew or not to crew: Pros and cons of having crew aboard, where to find crew and your responsibilities.

Sailing to a schedule: A recipe for disaster Medical Kits and medicines Money Matters: Credit cards, foreign currency, Power of Attorney Insurance: Vessel & Travel Staying Sane: Identifying roles, communicating aboard & sharing small spaces

Offshore Communications Voice Communication options including Satellite, Radios – VHF/ SSB/ HAM & Radio Schedules Electronic communications including email at sea: why is it important?

Vessel tracking and position reporting Computer’s, Tablets, Phones and apps Weather Forecasting: Coastal & Offshore Weather information: Sources of weather info, how to interpret and use weather info.

Weather routing for Passage Planning & Passage Management Personal Health Preparing and maintaining the Mind & Body Search and Rescue How to Contact, Response times, authority & scope of SAR. Provisioning What to take, where to put it & what is available when you get where we are going.

Sourcing Products & Services Where to get great discounts and deals on marine and cruising lifestyle products and services Cruising Guides & Reference Books: Recommended, pilots, reference manuals, cruising guides

Join us as a Member of Island Cruising & Down Under Rally to do our Offshore Cruising Preparation Course Just NZD$129.00 per annum

Offshore Marine Medic

Two-day Offshore Medical Course customised to provide students with the basics required for Offshore Cruising. Course also covers a handover of the Offshore Medical Kit (CAT 1) and how to use it.

Upcoming dates: 22 - 23 March - Christchurch 8 - 9 March - Whangārei 15 - 16 March - Tauranga March TBA - Auckland or contact us for more options 10% discount for Island Cruising members + discount on Cat 1 Medical Kits Register online here

Advanced Sea Survival Course A comprehensive theoretical and practical course for crew requiring an International Voyage Certificate (formerly Cat 1) Two Day Full Course & 1 Day Refresher available 15-16 Feb AUCKLAND Enrol here 15-16 March AUCKLAND Enrol here 5 - 6 April CHRISTCHURCH Enrol here 26-27 April WHANGAREI Enrol here 13-14 Sept NELSON Enrol here

Island Cruising members get a 10% discount (please use the discount code in the members newsletter when you book online)

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Provisioning Coaching We love helping cruisers start the sustainable journey with our coaching sessions.

We absolutely love to help you get the best out of your galley and already have some more coaching clients booked in this month. We are looking forward to helping them towards a more sustainable and plant-based galley.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with our coaching sessions, I thought it would be good to share here with you some of our FAQs to give you a better idea of what it entails.

How long will the coaching session last?

Your session will last approximately 1 hour.

How can I prepare for the session?

Once you have booked and paid for your session you will receive a Small Vegan Kitchen coaching information pack in pdf format.

What topics will be covered during the session?

This is totally up to you. I am here to guide you and help you navigate your way to your goals, they could be sustainable practices, plant-based onboard, provisioning for passage, feeding your family or crew in remote areas, etc.

Will I receive follow-up support after the session?

Of course! Help is at hand. Around 30 days after your session I will contact you and ask you how you are getting on, celebrate your success and help you overcome any challenges that arose along the way.

How much does it cost?

Our Coaching session is 60 euros which is approx 64 USD and 97 AUD. How do I purchase a coaching session with you?

Please send us an email and, we will give you all the information you need.

Can I ask questions about specific sustainability practices or plant-based cooking techniques?

Yes! Please do all your questions are very welcome.

Feel free to reach out if you would like to have a coaching session with us or have any other questions We are here to support you every step of the way on your journey towards a more sustainable and healthconscious galley.

Contact Sarah on www.smallvegankitchen.com

Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie: Protein-Packed Sarah Powell - Small Vegan Kitchen As sailors, we know that mornings set the tone for the day, especially when the sea is unpredictable.

Whether you're preparing for a calm day of cruising or bracing for challenging conditions, starting with a nutrient-packed smoothie can make all the difference. That’s where this protein-packed Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie comes in—a creamy, delicious blend that fuels your body and keeps you energized no matter what the ocean throws your way.

This recipe combines some of our favourite galley staples: bananas, peanut butter, chia seeds, dates, and plant milk. Together, these ingredients create a superfood powerhouse that’s quick to make and easy to enjoy, even on a busy morning.

Click here for the recipe

HYDROVANE IS BOTH: A Self Steering Windvane System: A completely independent mechanical system (ie. non-electrical) that steers the boat on a wind-based course. Easiest to operate, with no lines in the cockpit, and excellent on all points of sail and in all conditions.

It is an Auxiliary Rudder type of windvane system – the Vane drives its own Rudder via a sophisticated Drive Unit linkage.

An Emergency Rudder/ Steering System Inherently a second Rudder and Steering System for your boat.

It is the strongest Emergency Rudder and Steering System available today. Always in place, nothing to set-up – takes the fear out of losing your rudder or breaking your vessel’s steering mid passage or close to shore.

www.hydrovane.com

We are very proud to be a part of the South Pacific Sailing Network - a group of like minded businesses and countries around the South Pacific who are all committed to promoting sustainable yachting tourism and advocating on behalf of cruisers exploring the South Pacific.

Our Pacific rally is the pathway that connects the islands and sailors together.

Read more about the aims of the SPSN here.

A Saviour For Mooring Owners and Sailors Alike Mooringbnb is a new platform designed to allow mooring owners to maximise their earnings while making it easy for sailors to book a mooring from anywhere.

It’s the ultimate win-win set to take off this summer.

Mooringbnb for mooring owners Often, moorings sit unused for extended periods of time.

Mooringbnb.co.nz makes it easy to hire your mooring out whenever you’re not using it. It works along similar lines to AirBnB, allowing sailors to search for an available mooring, book it and pay for it on the spot.

Mooringbnb automates all the admin work, from marketing to taking payments and even notifying the harbourmaster when the mooring is being used. It’s fully customisable, so you can control its availability, and charge whatever rate you wish.

Registering your mooring costs nothing, and you get paid the rate you set.

It’s available in New Zealand at the moment, but is set to expand into Australia and the Pacific Islands in 2024.

www.mooringbnb.co.nz

For mooring owners, it’s a unique opportunity to generate income that requires minimal effort. It makes more locations available to sailors, including when the weather turns bad and they need a safe place to stay at short notice.

The number of moorings are increasing monthly and sailors are already making bookings for the next few months. With the summer sailing season on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to list a mooring and generate extra income while you sail off elsewhere yourself.

BOATING ETIQUETTE! Got a question?

Ask a Pirate...

Dear Captain Jack, I’ve been boating for many years. My boat spends most of the year in the marina and then over summer I take it out for a couple of weeks along with the rest of the country who are on holiday.

Trouble is, people just don’t get out of my way! I’ve got a big boat, shouldn’t all the smaller boats be the ones who move out of the way for me?

Thanks Mr Hook Ahoy there Mr Hook, Sadly there are lots of people out there who have been boating for ages, and think they know everything, but have never got round to actually learning the rules!

Have you heard about the COLREG‘s? This stands for the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. I suggest you have a read on the workshop on our website or take one of the many excellent courses available which will teach you how to understand when you should give way and when you should should ‘stand on’. If you are an Island Cruising member then you’ll also get a great discount!

It is essential that you and your crew understand the rules and know how to identify the different vessels - their lights and important day shapes and the different scenarios where you should give way.

And remember - even if you do know the rules, don’t automatically assume that others do - or that they are even keeping watch... everyone has a responsibility to avoid a collision - so keep those eyes peeled, particularly at this time of the year when there are lots of crazy people like you on the water.

Happy sailing Yours Capt Jack

The Ultimate SOUTH PACIFIC SAILING ROUTE

There are so many options for International Cruisers when it comes to cruising the South Pacific. Often we see people who zoom straight through and miss out on some of the best bits! Our recommendation - don’t rush and make the most of the prevailing winds. Here’s a suggested South West Pacific itinerary for boats heading from Panama in this direction - Watch the video animation here.

Year 1 March April

July August September October

Cross from Panama to French Polynesia Arrive French Polynesia (unless you’ve got a long stay visa or an EU passport you’ve only got 90 days to explore this incredible destination).

Join the Pacific Rally for heaps of inclusions as you start your passage west.

Cook Islands Samoa and or Niue Vava’u - Tonga - check out the BlueWater Cruisers Festival Ha’apai, Tongatapu, Minerva, New Zealand

Stop in NZ to escape cyclone season - enjoy tax free repairs on your boat, Or Join the South Island Rally to sail south to explore incredible Fiordland or head home for Christmas.

The Ultimate SOUTH PACIFIC SAILING ROUTE

Year 2 May August September October December

Join the Pacific Rally to sail back to Fiji or back to Tonga Vanuatu - join the rally events throughout Vanuatu New Caledonia Bundaberg Australia on the Go West Rally.

Sydney Harbour to watch the start of the Sydney Hobart Race and fireworks on New Years Eve Australia is another great place to stop for a while with great boat repairs and places to leave the boat while you explore ashore or head home and of course some excellent cruising grounds too!

Year 3 January February .

May .

October

Tasmania - Join the VDL-C Cruise Cruise slowly back up the East coast of Australia, enjoy the stunning Whitsundays and then Onwards to Asia or alternatively cross the Tasman and head back to New Zealand to enjoy exploring with the South Island Rally.

Or return to the Pacific on the Go East - Pacific Rally to revisit the places you missed or enjoyed the first time round.

Back to New Zealand or Australia - both great places to end your journey and sell your boat.

Or carry on doing circles in the Pacific or continuing on around the world!

Check out all the details of the Pacific Rally on our website

Love great wine?

Say goodbye to heavy, breakable bottles onboard!

Greenskin Wine presents a premium wine experience in a convenient 750ml soft pouch, ideal for those who want to enjoy fine wine without the hassle of cruising with heavy, bulky, breakable bottles onboard.

With 8 varieties to choose from, they have a superb choice of whites and reds from the worldrenowned Margaret River and Great Southern wine regions of Western Australia. You can pre-order through their website and nominate to have your wine delivered anywhere within Australia for just $4.95 per 6-pack (3 or more cases FREE delivery).

Greenskin Wine pouches hold 750ml but are around half the size and weight of a standard bottle of wine, which will save on weight and loads of fridge and storage space onboard. They are also unbreakable, making them ideal when on the water. And once the joy is over, they fold flat, so you do not have to lug bulky empties with you!

Another fab bonus. If you just want a glass or two, simply squeeze all the air from the pouch and reseal, and your wine will stay fresh for up to 3 weeks, saving on wasted wine and money!

Sip Sustainably Not only is the wine great quality, but Greenskin Wine pouches take 80% less energy to produce than a glass bottle, and due to their lightweight, compact nature, they take a lot less energy to transport.

The ultimate kicker is that the pouches are 100% recyclable. They even take care of the recycling. Every 6-pack comes with a postage-paid satchel, making it super easy to return your empties via AusPost for recycling.

SPECIAL OFFER - Enhance your sundowners with Greenskin WIne! Greenskin Wine generously offers our Island Cruising & Down Under Members 10% OFF all orders.

Simply visit: https://greenskinwine.com/ Use your member's discount code for use at the checkout to receive 10% OFF each, and every six-pack of Greenskin Wine ordered.

For Sailors The freedom of being able to sail wherever you want is one of the greatest things about cruising this summer. You can follow weather patterns or coastlines, meander your way to a set destination or just follow your nose and see where you end up.

Just as long as you can find a mooring or a place to anchor...

For Peter Kershaw, a trip around the Bay of Islands piecing together available moorings on the fly, posting on Facebook pages and asking locals for help, made him think there must be a better way.

Peter decided to create an online booking platform that took care of all the details and made it easier for yachties to plan sailing trips.

With Mooringbnb, you can see available moorings anywhere in New Zealand, and book them without needing to go onshore. It’s a much-needed upgrade of the traditional booking system, giving sailors certainty, convenience and compliance.

There’s no need to check mooring size limits or notify the harbourmaster - all the conditions and logistics are taken care of within the booking platform.

To find out more, head to: www.mooringbnb.co.nz

With a friendly boating mad team always on hand to offer practical advice, tips, and make product recommendations, we’ve got the answer for you. Our chandlery will ensure you get back out on the water, faster!

For any boating problems, come see the team at All Marine.

Always on hand find that hard-to-find boat part you’ve been searching for – even if it’s not on our shelves – we’re sure to know where to find it. Priding ourselves on stocking our great product range and having fantastic service, shop online or come on down in store and have a yarn.

Don’t see what you need?

Give us a call, we’ll be happy to help.

09 438 4499 Check out our website here.

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Artemis - Sun Young 35 - NZD$89,000 Artemis, a Young Sun 35 blue water cruising boat for sale. (Currently under offer!)

This beautiful canoe stern double ender is well loved and has had lots of upgrades over the last couple of years. She is a cutter rig sloop with a full keel, built in 1985 by Ta Shing ship yard in Taiwan. Artemis is a solid glass boat with a cedar wood cored deck. She is registered in Poland, yet tax and import fees have been paid in New Zealand. Currently she is located in a berth at Nawi marina in Savusavu, Fiji, which is pre-paid till mid April 2025. You could move aboard today and cruise Fiji at your leisure.

Exclusive Marina Berth for Sale – Whangaroa Marina, New Zealand We are thrilled to present a rare opportunity to own a premium marina berth at Whangaroa Marina, located in one of the most stunning and sheltered parts of New Zealand. Berth B1 is a prime choice for those seeking convenience, security, and access to world-class marine experiences.

Key Features of Berth B1: ~Size & Dimensions: 16 metres long, 5.7 metres wide – perfect for a range of vessels. ~Price: Close to $400,000 – an incredible value for such a premium location. ~Safety First: Whangaroa Marina is renowned for its sheltered environment, offering optimal protection from the elements.

It’s considered one of the safest and most weather-protected marinas in the country, ensuring peace of mind for boat owners year-round. ~Prime Location: Situated just a stone’s throw away from the famous Bay of Islands, you’ll enjoy easy access to this marine playground, perfect for day trips, leisurely cruises, or adventurous explorations.

Whangaroa Marina & Surroundings – A Boater’s Dream: World-Class Fishing: Known for its abundant marine life, Whangaroa is a haven for fishing enthusiasts. The area regularly hosts prestigious fishing tournaments, attracting anglers from all over the world. Whether you’re an experienced fisherman or just getting started, the waters around Whangaroa offer some of the best fishing New Zealand has to offer. Incredible Natural Beauty: Surrounded by lush hills, dramatic cliffs, and tranquil coves, the marina provides not only a place to dock your boat but a gateway to a stunning natural environment. Enjoy crystal-clear waters and picturesque landscapes, perfect for exploration by boat or by foot. Access to Remote Islands: From Whangaroa, you have direct access to several idyllic offthe-beaten-path islands. Whether you enjoy hiking, swimming, or simply relaxing on untouched beaches, these nearby islands provide the perfect backdrop for both adventure and relaxation.

Historical & Cultural Charm: Whangaroa is rich in history and Maori heritage, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the unique culture of the area. Learn about the region's past while enjoying the quiet serenity of this special spot.

Convenience & Amenities: Whangaroa Marina is a well-appointed, full-service facility. With on-site amenities, including fuel, pump-out services, and more, everything you need to maintain and enjoy your vessel is right at your fingertips.

This is more than just a marina berth—it’s an investment in an enviable coastal lifestyle. Whether you’re seeking a safe, secure mooring for your vessel, or a gateway to some of New Zealand’s finest natural and marine experiences, Berth B1 at Whangaroa Marina offers it all. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of this paradise. Contact us today to make this extraordinary marina berth yours!

This slip is under a lease until 2050 with a carry on after that. Extra: This marina slip is in a trust. Potential buyers must contact the manager and go through an interview process. Manager name is Lewis Piesse. Contact Wendy for more information: raffertyjaga@gmail.com

East of the Lizard The Sundeer & Deerfoot designed boats from Steve Dashew are regarded as the best short handed cruising boats in the world, bar none. With a solidly built GRP / Kevlar hull, easily managed sail plan, shallow draft and moveable water ballast they make 200+ mile days easy for a crew of 2 or more in comfort and safety.It is very rare for one of these boats to come on the market.

She had a major refit in 2018 and another smaller one in 2022 and again in 2023-2024. The Owner can't help himselft to make her perfect.

The current owner has owned 'East of the Lizard' 3 times now over the last 10 years and sailed many miles around the Pacific. Right now in Fiji.

View online here

For Sale Bob Oram 60

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For Sale Beneteau 411

Check her out on Trademe

Carib 41 (12.5 meter) Fiji registered For Reluctant Sale. Owners need replacing with younger versions. Comfortable roomy ex charter yacht.

Live those tropical dreams without hassle of Offshore requirements. Fly in , explore years of wonderful Fiji adventures.

Large aft cabin More information here

Taswell 56 - check out the details here

Selling our beloved "Yaminda", a 2010 Seawind 1160 Deluxe catamaran built in NSW AUSTRALIA Hull No 90 (3 cabin, owners version). Her current owners (second owners who have owned her since 2017) have made major upgrades to her to set her up as a comfortable cruising vessel capable of cruising remote and off-grid locations. Since 2022 she has also been upgraded to offshore/bluewater cruising standard.

View online here

Oyster 46

Island Packet 38

Moody 54

FOR SALE 1. Coppins Sea anchor SF3 and rode - New Apr 2019. Carried on trans Tasman voyage but fortunately never used.

2. Coppins Sea claw -New Apr 2019. Carried on trans Tasman voyage. Also never used.

Both made in Motueka - the best sea anchor makers in the world!

Price by negotiation.

For more details/photos - please contact Margaret 021 1824 223.

Oyster 54 For Sale

Sv Alizé II is an Australian registered Leopard 46, designed for comfortable cruising or just moseying around the islands.

The saloon is bright and airy and has operable ports forward to let the fresh air circulate.

The large dinette with wraparound seating and a galley with a fold-out counter top that extends into the spacious, covered cockpit.

The raised helm station is located in the hardtop roof with open access to the cockpit, and all controls lead aft for excellent visibility and ease of manoeuvre.

The port and starboard hulls have four spacious air-conditioned cabins, each with an en suite toilet and separate shower.

Alizé was set up to operate as a crewed charter vessel, with extra safety equipment and small personal touches added. Such as forward-looking sonar, AIS, automatic fire extinguisher for engine bays, double USB points in all cabins, stand-up paddle boards, and so much more.

Alizé was painted, anti-fouled, and 2 new batteries installed in April 23.

Unfortunately, the owner was injured at work and has not been able to keep up her maintenance. As such, the engine is fine, but could with some TLC, the generator needs an alternator, and the vessel could do with a good clean.

The is moored in Vava’u, Tonga, and well below market value at $380k (AUD).

Please email me more details and full inventory: codswollip@gmail.com

For sale - Hydrovane windvane self-steering New out of the UK 2016, been to the tropics and back to NZ 20182023. Was sitting unused over COVID period in Vanuatu from Nov 2019- Sept 2023 during which time it was covered, and the boat was on the hardstand. The unit was mounted offset on a walkthrough transom Beale 33.

It is a very reluctant sale due to ill health and therefore no further offshore sailing for the boat. This extra crew named ‘Albi’ on our 2 handed adventures was our best investment for open water passage making, so simple and totally reliable.

This unit has a ‘stubby’ windvane which suited the backstay set up. We also had the autohelm able to be attached to its tiller for motoring.

‘Albi’ comes complete with pictured brackets and unit cover plus new spare pins and the original red Hydrovane vane cover which we didn’t use. Instead, I made one and kept this as a spare. www.hydrovane.com are super supportive and will give advice all the way. You can also check out www.hydrovane.com/ourproduct/specifications/ for more details. $5,500 ono, unit is in Waikawa Marina. This price is for pick up.

Contact: felicityloncar@gmail.com

FOR SALE Doyle Gennaker (Asym).

This is off our previous boat Alan Wright 10.6. 14m luff, 6m foot. (Numbers 6599) The material weight is 0.9 and 1.5 where the load points are. Comes with Doyle Launch bag and sock. Unsure of age, estimate 8 years, rarely used and stored dry. $3500.

1 Year Old EPIRB (ex Burnsco) GME MT600G Only tested before each open water voyage so tonnes of battery life left. No mounting bracket but will fit in earlier model bracket if replacing, or the bracket is available to buy.

Beacon is deregistered from our vessel. $300 Pick up is in Picton/ Waikawa, I can deliver Liferaft or Gennaker to Havelock or Nelson for free.

Contact Marc - marchughes.nz@gmail.com

Hylas 46

AMARI is a stunning Hylas 46, masterfully designed by German Frers for blue-water cruising. Fully equipped for safety and comfort, this yacht is built to cross oceans with ease. Having been meticulously maintained and outfitted for long-distance passage-making, AMARI has already completed over 20,000 offshore miles with her current owners.

Visually, AMARI is striking. Her dark blue hull and teak accents create an elegant profile at sea. Below deck, the beautifully appointed teak interior features a high-gloss finish that exudes timeless sophistication. The yacht offers two staterooms with ensuite heads: an aft cabin with a centerline queen-sized berth and a forward cabin with a pullman-style berth, both accommodating two guests each.

The salon provides additional sleeping space with a pull-out settee. The galley is exceptionally well-equipped, capable of handling gourmet cooking with ease.

FOR SALE 1x adult NIO intraosseous device (First Aid) $180 NEW Blue waters IV gun, was part of Blue Waters first aid kit.

Comes as photographed never opened purchased in 2022 . X 2 sodium chloride exp Dec 23 (suitable for backup). X 1 Gelofusine exp Dec 22 (suitable for back up) Retail of gun only is NZD$265.00.

1x AP Symetrical Sail (spinnaker) NZD$8000.00 Near new spinnaker for Catamaran. AP symmetrical sail, fibre max 165m2. Includes snuffer, carry bag + lines ready to go.

Excellent condition used twice. Have sold boat so selling.

Luff 18.7m Foot 8.9m

2x Bilge Pumps Johnson L2200 NZD$300 each.

NEW x 2 in boxes: Johnson submersible bilge L2200 pump SPXFLOW 12v Max 130 L per minute 2060 GPH. Contact Nicky +64 274 948 394

Polyform A5 Heavy duty fender.

72x90cm two years old Three for sale. One for 150 nzd or 400 nzd for all three. Pickup in viaduct marina Contact: gunilla@spekedal.se

I have been based in New Zealand for the past 5 years after cruising on and off for 8 years, having sailed the East Coast of Africa, the West and East Coasts of Australia as well as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. My wife and I live on our boat and are still fully involved in the cruising lifestyle. I am a Licensed Immigration Adviser for New Zealand and, as a yachtie, have a particular interest in helping yachties with their immigration issues. Island Cruising NZ Members get a 30% discount

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Radix makes delicious meals, ideal for when it's rough or when you need to refuel on the go. Quick, easy, nutritious, delicious.

Discounts for Island Cruising members Click here to order - discount code SAILNZ10

Are you Offshore Ready?

Island Cruising & Down Under Rally members receive weekly emails with tips and suggestions on how to go about getting prepared for a long coastal or offshore voyage. There are webinars, videos, templates, downloads, and in person get togethers.

Suitable for boat owners or crew members, experienced sailors or beginners alike You can start any time, and work through the topics at your own pace. Join in any time. Just NZD$129.00 per year and take advantage of our great sponsors deals too!

Workshop topics include: EPIRBs Getting organised - a system for storing all VHF/AIS the information for your Passage Plan, Safety Communications Manual, Maintenance log, Important Man Over Board Documents, Boating Qualifications and more Fire Your vessel information - a template for Flooding collating all the specifications of your boat Abandon Ship The Cat 1 & 2 Regulations Preparing a Grab Bag Boat Registration Meteorology Reporting Incidents Tides Insuring your boat Docking VHF & MMSI Plumbing Meteorology - Forecasts Electrics Communication options at Sea Batteries Rig - rules for Cat 1 & 2 Charging systems Sails for offshore - the Cruising Wardrobe Keeping healthy Fire Safety Sail trim & new sails Anchoring Boat registration Your Maintenance Records Taking on crew Provisioning Dinghy tips EPIRB's Fog signals Your sailing resumé Biosecurity Navigation Seasickness COLREGS Coping in emergencies Passage planning Security Provisioning Skipper responsibility Safety gear Log keeping Diesel engine basics Search and Rescue Fuel systems Steering Servicing winches Heavy Weather Sailing Checking your rig Anchoring tips AND MUCH MORE! Sailing at night

Become a member now to join in www.islandcruising.nz

Island Cruising Providing cruisers with support, education & connection ·

Social Connection Running yacht rallies around New Zealand and the South Pacific Environmemt · Organising social events, activities and social media networks · Running a sustainable and environmentally · Learning about and being respectful of the cultures we visit sensitive organisation · Promoting positive social impact, community engagement and · Supporting local and global environmental long-lasting connections with the people we meet initiatives to protect the Ocean and the places we visit · ·

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Support Being an inclusive, diverse and supportive community · Advocating for and assisting sailors in need · Advice on immigration clearances & formalities · Yacht tracking and shore crew support

Encouraging sailors to be eco-conscious and reduce their impact on the environment Promoting Citizen Science projects aimed at ocean health

Education Assisting sailors to prepare themselves, their vessel and crew for long coastal or offshore voyages · Promoting Safer Boating initiatives · Being a rich pool of knowledge, support and resources for cruisers · Encouraging upskilling and good seamanship

Collaboration · · Forming strong relationships with yacht clubs to promote longcoastal and offshore races, rallies and cruising events and activities · Promoting Safer Boating and good seamanship alongside Coastguard, AMSA & Maritime New Zealand · Partnering with the South Pacific Sailing Network to promote sustainable yachting tourism

Communication · Producing a regular newsletter to keep cruisers informed on the latest cruise news, upcoming events and promoting partner products & businesses. · Promoting the New Zealand & Australian Marine industry and providing a positive and mutually beneficial connection to their target market · Encouraging and welcoming international sailors to New Zealand