Winds they are a - changing.Sat in the cockpit of Saorsa watching the sunset at anchor up the Whangarei estuary – the plan for the next year was hatched. A few...
Wintering up NorthAs summer finally arrives in the UK, for the first time since landing in NZ last November we have to dig out our long trousers! We plan...
Wilderpeople & PizzaWith the freezer stocked to the gunnels – (mainly with Johns ice cream!- only the seven tubs of Haggen-Daas), we left our Auckland city...
Landlubber expeditions & The Americas cup challengeFor two weeks we left Saorsa in the town Basin at Whangarei to embark on “land based” activities in the South Island. Saorsa was not...
Catch up with friends and Smitten on SpithillHaving enjoyed biking around the Nelson , it was time to stock up and head for the wilderness of the Marlborough sounds, New Zealand’s...
Indulging in New ZealandTime for a breather and to contemplate what next ? No, not really, the notebook was out; How can we spend time with Luke in Wellington...
Tahiti to GodszoneArmed with customs, immigration and port clearance, a well stocked freezer and fridge, and most importantly: a fair winds forecast, we...
The Wedding and a Covid Dash I have been very lucky this year, spending most of my time in beautiful French Polynesia, experiencing fantastic scenery, great sailing,...
Bora to BlightyAfter a glorious week in Maupiti it was time to turn to windward and head back to Tahiti. We had a couple of weeks before our flight back...
Society Cruising & CompetitionJuly 21st and a new era for me and Saorsa. Over a year ago cruising up and down America John and I met. At first we were just racing our...