We’re bound for North Australia
After 18 months stranded in New Zealand we finally get permission and visas to continue our circumnavigation and sail to Australia. Continue reading We’re bound for North Australia
Tag: diving
To sail … or sell?
I jolted awake to a loud, wet, sniffy snort in my ear – and it wasn’t Paul. The Thing breathed … Continue reading To sail … or sell?
Simply Cruisin’ and Shootin’ the Breeze
Cruising the east coast of North Island, New Zealand. Living off the grid, finding deserted anchorages, exploring deserted islands and living a simple life on the sea. Continue reading Simply Cruisin’ and Shootin’ the Breeze
Long lost land legs
A long sharp beak appeared under the fly sheet of our tent, snatched a bag of couscous and dragged it … Continue reading Long lost land legs
Pigs in Paradise
A fat, hairy pig scampers through a front garden gate, crosses the road without looking and skids into a water … Continue reading Pigs in Paradise
Islands at the End of the Earth
“A ghost’s done that. I DEFINATELY tied them properly. I even adjusted them.” We’d rigged twin headsails for the sailing … Continue reading Islands at the End of the Earth
RUM TIME … a year’s sailed by
We celebrated our first year of circumnavigation and Baggy’s 40th birthday … at a rum distillery. 9 August 2018: The … Continue reading RUM TIME … a year’s sailed by
Sharks … and other fishy stories
You may have heard the expression ‘yum yum yellow’ – it’s a divers term for the attractiveness of yellow diving … Continue reading Sharks … and other fishy stories
Born to be Wild
Our sail from Panama to the Galápagos Islands and our extraordinary adventures there visiting San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isabela. Continue reading Born to be Wild
Floating on Bonaire
I’d lost my sea legs. I could have sworn I’d put the right ones on, but five hours into our … Continue reading Floating on Bonaire
