Cruise News June 2022

issue 13

Cruise News Newsletter of Island Cruising NZ

June 2022

Island Cruising NZ Contact Us Viki Moore Email info@islandcruising.nz Website www.islandcruising.nz Phone +64 21 438 977 Facebook www.facebook.com/islandcruising.nz

on the cover Pacific Rally Boats in Paradise - Taveuni Photo by Nick Roberts

photos and news contributions are welcome

issue 13

In this issue June 2022 From the Helm The latest update from Viki.

The Rally is Underway!

Update on our adventures in Fiji

Crewing Opportunities Get some sea time on some awesome vessels.

Japan Registrations Open Our 2023 Rally to Japan is now open for registrations.

Taking Better Photographs Capture those memories

Fiji Regatta Week Join us to Party in Paradise!

Upcoming Events Check out what is coming up for cruisers around the country.

Bella Vita in Vanua Balavu Photo by Nick Roberts

Rally Update Plans afoot for upcoming rallies to the South Island, Pacific & Japan.

Become a Member!

For just $95.00 per year

& thanks to our amazing sponsors you'll receive:

Weekly members only workshops to help you get ready to go on a long coastal or offshore voyage.

Invitations to exclusive webinars with marine industry experts Access to our CrewSeeker page Free digital subscription to Boating NZ Magazine Discounted courtesy flags from Bato Flags 20% off PredictWind subscriptions Discount off Hyrdrovane self steering systems Discount off Marine Medic and Cat 1 Medical Kits from Oceania Medical 10% off Advanced Sea Survival Courses with Skipper Training Discount off VHF courses with Coastguard Boating Education Up to 15% off at Cater Marine Up to 10% off at Kiwi Yachting - Safety at Sea 10% off Radix Nutrition meals 10% discount off SeaLogs Discounts on Rocket - South Pacific Cruising Guides Discounts on Helly Hansen sailing clothing 10% discount from Topsail Insurance 10% discount off charts and cruising guides from TransPacific Marine Yacht Delivery Solutions - special deals 15% discount off Buoycatcher Discounts off global data roaming and internet booster antennas from Global Marine Expert advice and assistance from Dalwyn at House of Travel Discounted rates on mooring ropes and yacht braid 10% discount on Sailutions - rigging hardware $300 off watermakers from Open Ocean Special rates at Port Whangarei Marine Centre Special rates from Marine Diesel Solutions Discounts at Dockland 5 Marine 10% discount off See-Level 5% discount on Global Dive courses Special rates with Zoom Sails Discounts on electronics & communications gear from Wright Electronics

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From the helm It is now one year ago that I bought Island Cruising! Wow that has gone fast. Thanks to everyone for all your support over the last 12 months, particularly Nigel & Amanda Richards - former Island Cruising owners, and John Hembrow from Down Under Rally for all their guidance.

It has been a hectic year, and I have loved every

The Pacific Rally is going really well. The sailors

minute, made lots of new friends and have had

are exploring all the islands, making new friends

some incredible experiences. Thank you for

and meeting the wonderful Fijian locals. Our

coming along for the ride!

second group is all lined up to depart later on from Whangarei this week.

The online cruising preparation workshops have been super popular - we now have over 600

We had heaps of fun catching up with rally

members participating!

participants and other Island Cruising members in Whangarei over the weekend.

Every week these Island Cruising members get an email with some tips on how to prepare their

We've also got lots of members up in Fiji under

boat, their crew and themselves for an offshore

their own steam this season and I am hoping to

voyage. We have webinars, templates, expertise

catch up with some of them when I am back up

and often great discounts from our generous

there next month.

sponsors too. It is lots of fun and a great community. Thank you so much to everyone who

We've got 7 boats registered so far for the Rally

has joined up! For just $95.00 per year you can

to Japan, and with a cap of 10 boats (due to

join us too, and you can easily recoup that cost

mooring space in Guam) there are just three

with the great discounts that come with it.

spaces left! If you are hoping to join us, please register ASAP.

We've also had two rallies so far and some BIG plans for next year.

For the Pacific next year, we've got a group keen to go to French Polynesia, and plans are

The South Island Rally last summer was heaps of

coming together for Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu & New

fun, and we had a great catch up at Richmond

Caledonia. More details will be available soon.

Yacht Club last week with some of the rally

Watch this space!

participants sharing some photos and telling stories of their adventures with other interested

I am proud to have been appointed as the

yachties. Thanks everyone who came along!

Regional Rear Commodore for NZ and the South Pacific - Tonga, Fiji & Cook Islands for

We will also launch this summer's South Island

the Ocean Cruising Club. This is an awesome

Rally plans on a webinar soon. If you're keen to

organisation and network of sailors all over the

come down to SailGP or explore Marlborough,

globe. Just like Island Cruising - the Ocean

Fiordland, Stewart Island and more - the details

Cruising Club connects people with our

will be out very soon!

common interest of sailing on the oceans and looking out for each other along the way.

I also wanted to say a big thank you to all our amazing sponsors and supporters who have come on board in the last year. Island Cruising is an amazing network of people and businesses, connections all helping you to achieve your sailing dreams.

The dates for Musket Cove Regatta week in Fiji are confirmed now - if you can't sail up, why not fly up with our group for a week of fun times! More details further on in the newsletter. Spaces are limited on our group deal so get in quick to save your spot. I can't wait! Spending winter in the Pacific Islands is most definitely warmer than it was sailing in Lyttelton Harbour the other day...

I hope you enjoy this edition of Cruise News.

Happy sailing and thanks for all your support!

Cheers. Viki

CrewSeeker

Join our CrewSeeker page to be first to hear about these awesome sailing opportunities

Bora Bora to Fiji - departing early July. Two crew needed for this awesome Oyster 72'

We plan to leave Fiji in early July and sail to Mackay in Australia arriving around 24 July 2022 via New Caledonia. Then sail up the Great Barrier Reef to Cairns arriving around the end of August 2022. Beyond that it is Indonesia followed by the Indian Ocean to Cape Town at Christmas via, the Cosos Keeling Islands, Mauritius, Reunion and Durban.

Check out the CrewSeeker page on the Members Area of our website www.islandcruising.nz

Pacific Rally 2022

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Pacific Rally 2022

Upcoming Members

Events

9 July - Cloud 9 Bar - Fiji

20 October - Naval Point Christchurch

Lunch - Cocktails & Pizza

Social Night - speaker TBA

21 July - Naval Point Christchurch

24 November - Devonport Yacht Club

Merchant Navy Officer talk

Adventures on the Pacific Rally

18 August - Naval Point Christchurch Badass Ways to Fund Your Cruising

27 November - Nautilus Braids Christchurch

Lifestyle

Social Night - visit the incredible Nautilus Braids factory to see how braided rope is

23 August - Auckland

made

Speaker TBA

8 December - Auckland 13 - 19 September - Musket Cove

Social Night - speaker TBA

Regatta week

28 December - South Island Rally 22 September - Naval Point

Sail South for Summer!

Christchurch Social Night - speaker TBA

31 March 23 - Rally to Japan departs

7 October - Auckland

7 May 23 - Rally to the Pacific departs

Social Night - speaker TBA

Join Island Cruising to enjoy the fun!

Kiwi Sailors Lunch at Cloud 9 - Fiji!

Join Viki & the Island Cruising Pacific Rally for a kiwi cruisers catch up Saturday 9 July Cloud 9 - Mamanuca Group lunch - Pizza & cocktails Transfers from the anchorage provided RSVP essential to book your spot - info@islandcruising.nz All sailors welcome!

PARTY IN PARADISE! Fiji Regatta Week

13 - 19 SEPTEMBER 2022 Its confirmed!

Join us in Fiji in September for Fiji Regatta week - either sail in or fly up with our Island Cruising group!

Travel packages include: Return airfares ex Auckland to Nadi on Air NZ, including a meal & bag Return transfers by bus and boat to Musket Cove 6 nights accommodation in a Garden Bure or Two Bedroom Island Villa All meals on Musket Cove - breakfast, lunch & dinner daily Island Cruising event at Musket Cove Pricing starts from $2549.00 per person based on four people sharing a Garden Bure. Other options available - get in contact for more details.

Contact Dalwyn from House of Travel to secure your spot - this will sell out!

Email: dalwyns@hot.co.nz phone: +64 3 341 9352

2012 Leopard 39 – Owner’s version This is a superb example of a Leopard 39 owner’s version. Beautifully maintained, you will realise as soon as you step aboard how lovingly the owners have cared for their yacht.

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2008 Townson 12m Sloop | Caper Designed by Des Townson and constructed by R.S. Rowdon in Auckland, Caper is a beautiful 3cabin 12m sloop that will delight those who appreciate true craftsmanship.

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2007 Hanse 430e | Perchanse This epoxy-built Hanse 430e is renowned for its performance, strength and easy short-handed sailing.

With many recent upgrades, this yacht is very well set up for extended cruising with no limit on the destination.

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Advanced Sea Survival Course A comprehensive theoretical and practical course for crew requiring an offshore, category 1 certificate.

Nelson 29 - 30 October 2022 $360 for Island Cruising members (please use the discount code in the members newsletter) $400 for non-members. www.skippertraining.ac.nz 0800 546 9700 info@skippertraining.nz

Rally to Japan

Konnichi wa and thank you for your interest in the 2023 Rally to Japan.

The inaugural Sister Cities Rally to Japan is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sister City relations between Christchurch and Kurashiki and nearly 30 years between Wellington and Sakai City, Osaka.

The event is being coordinated by the local sister city committees and is being supported by Island Cruising NZ. Applications are now open and spaces are limited!

There is also limited space for moorings in Guam, and so if registrations exceed the number of moorings available, we may look to split the group in to two waves for the Guam stopover.

Proposed Schedule 2023 All dates are estimated and will be reliant on the appropriate weather windows. As mentioned above, we may split the fleet to avoid congestion in Guam.

End of Feb. 31 March 10 April 17 April more Fiji 15 May 22 May 7 June 13 June 20 June 21 June 28 June

Wellington boats gather for a display on the waterfront Depart NZ for Fiji - aprox 1000NM - aprox 7-10 day passage Arrive Fiji - Denarau Welcome events and time for repairs & reprovisioning Slower boats depart for Guam, faster boats can enjoy some cruising Fiji to Guam - 2700NM - aprox 3-4 week passage Guam 7-14 days for repairs, reprovisioning and exploring Guam to Ogasawara - 800 miles - aprox 5 - 7 day passage Arrival formalities Japan & exploring Ogasawara to Osaka 600 miles Arrival Osaka Day tours with Andrew - Nara, Kyoto etc Overnight passage to Kurashiki Sister City official welcome events Rally ends

After the Rally When you arrive in Japan you will be given a 90 day entry visa. Some people are planning on continuing on sailing north and heading over to the Aleutian Islands and on to Alaska. Some are planning on staying and cruising in Japan. Others are planning on sailing home. The choice is yours and the rally will connect you with others who share the same cruising interests and heading in the same direction. You are allowed to leave your vessel in Japan for an extended period without the need to import it.

Rally Inclusions Assistance with getting prepared and going through Cat 1 with the Island Cruising workshops - including safety, weather, passage planning, & navigation Excellent sponsors discounts on all kinds of things to help you prepare including safety gear, haulout, boat repairs, Marine Medic & Sea Survival courses Discounted charts and cruising guides Assistance with obtaining Blue Water Insurance PredictWind Rally Tracker Discounted PredictWind weather subscription Professional weather router guidance Whangarei pre-departure events Assistance with all documentation and arrival/departure formalities for NZ, Fiji, Guam & Japan Assistance on arrival in Fiji with any repairs and reprovisioning Comprehensive Rally Pack - including cruising information & advice on things to see and do along the way Services of Agent in Fiji & Japan to complete arrival formalities Sister City Welcome events in Kurashiki & Sakai Cities Shore crew service & local advice Crewseeker and crew change assistance Discounts on recommended charts and cruising guides Rally exclusions: Customs/Immigration/Quarantine & Health expenses which are paid locally Vessel and personal travel insurance expenses Optional additional events and activities Mooring & berthing fees For more details - check out our website: https://www.islandcruising.nz/events/sister-city-rally-japan-2023

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

South Island Rally

The South Island Rally plans are underway and registrations are opening soon!

Join us this summer to sail to Marlborough, Fiordland, Stewart Island & Banks Peninsula. Finishing with SailGP in Lyttelton in March 2023.

Options for Marlborough & Lyttelton only too.

Watch our South Island Rally launch webinar coming at the end of July Register your interest: info@islandcruising.nz

Oxley Sails - Discounts for Island Cruising Members

Contact Viki - info@islandcruising.nz

Helly Hansen

Great discounts for Island Cruising members on all Helly Hansen sailing gear Order through info@islandcruising.nz View the range online here www.hellyhansen.co.nz

Pacific Rally Sponsors

Pacific Rally Sponsors

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.

CHECK THE OCEANIA WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING COURSE DATES $295.00 for Island Cruising members + discount on Cat 1 Medical Kits $325.00 for non-members Register online https://www.oceaniamedical.co.nz/collections/offshore-medical-training

Star Gazing Sailors probably spend more time observing the stars for hours on end than your regular house dwelling person does. While on night watch, gazing at the stars, watching for satellites and shooting stars is one of my favourite ways to pass the time. Of course traditionally sailors also used the stars to navigate and in last weeks member's workshop we looked at ways we can use the stars to navigate.

This year Aotearoa officially celebrated Matariki. When this star cluster - also known as Pleiades was seen rising in the midwinter morning sky, this signifies the start of the Māori New Year. The cluster can be seen every morning for around eight days around this time.

The easiest way to find Matariki is to use other identifiable star groups as markers.

Before sunrise, look to the Southern Cross, or Te Punga. From there, look east and you can see the constellation Tautoru, or Orion's Belt - often referred to as The Pot. Next, trace a line northwards from the three stars of Tautoru to a triangular-shaped cluster of stars and you will have found Hyades, or Te Kokotā.

Look towards the left again, and just off the shoulder of Te Kokotā is Matariki.

Matariki can also be seen during the summer months in the same location after the sun has set.

It's also considered a time to reflect on the past, look to the future, and celebrate the present.

Here is a video on how to find Matariki

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Join online now: https://www.islandcruising.nz/register

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Para anchor in water kit- 100m warp plus float line.

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Has been tested but never used in anger. $130 Abandon Ship bag plus contents Never used always carried below.

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Hydrovane What do people say about theirs?

By Sarah Curry of Hydrovane International Marine

Well, we’ve had the Hydrovane installed now for a couple of months.

Unbelievable – what a different world for us.

We love it. I mean, we’re absolutely totally impressed with the technology and engineering behind it. Zoe (as we’ve named it) is amazing. So far, she’s steered us 300 to 400 miles. and has done great. It’s just so simple to use, yet the engineering is so complex and robust. I’m sure we’ll do well with her for many many many miles.

It took us about two days to get her fully installed. I was able to find some 1-1/2 pvc Schedule 80 electric conduit that was ‘almost’ 2″ outside diameter that we used to dry fit everything. That was absolutely key. In your directions to new purchasers, you should make a bigger thing out of that. Dry fit it first using a mockup. Once that was done, a grinder and cutoff wheel to make all three pipes the exact size. . . . and we were good to go.

We’ve got things dialed in pretty good with respect to adjust course underway and all that. I’m sure that in time, this will all become intuitive. It’s interesting to realize and understand the physics behind the wind vane steering. On a beam reach, for example, as the wind increases, so does the ‘apparent wind’ angle. So, we’re learning how to “fiddle” with those adjustments. .

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Taking Better Photographs at Sea When you're heading off on a voyage of a lifetime it is natural to want to document it in the best way possible. There will be big fish, incredible sunsets, fun times to photograph and remember in years to come. You may want to share them on social media, email them to friends & family, get them printed in an album, accompany a written article or to put in a frame.

There are a few simple things you can do to make your sailing snaps look even more awesome.

Equipment No matter how much camera gear you have - the equipment will not make you a better photographer.

The best camera to have is the one in your hand.

Newer phones can take incredible photographs, they make sharing your pictures on social media or with friends super easy, and you've got your photo album in your pocket wherever you go.

Digital cameras & various lenses will take much higher quality photographs and allow you to potentially shoot things further away, but then you've got to carry it all with you.

GoPro's are waterproof and can be used to record images, video, time-lapse, slow motion video, sound and come with a variety of great accessories to help you take some awesome shots.

Drones take amazing images of boats sailing, but just be aware of the rules when it comes to flying them.

I.e don't fly over people or other people's property, don't fly within 4km of an airport or where aeroplanes are regularly landing & taking off, remember some people find them quite intrusive, and you need to work out how you are going to launch & land it on the boat.

Taking Care of Your Gear Camera gear as with all other electronics hate salt water and moisture. Ensure your lens is clean and free from salt or fingerprints. I keep my phone in a life proof case so you can wash with fresh water. Camera lenses need some extra care - salty water can scratch their sensitive surfaces. Carry camera gear in a waterproof bag and of course don't leave anything sitting out in the hot sun.

What Makes A Good Photograph We can all take a snapshot, but a good photograph is like a visual statement. If you are wanting to take an awesome photograph, here are some things to have in your mind: The subject - perhaps it is a person, a landscape or a photograph of your boat or a scene. Think about what you are trying to capture Placement - where you are going to put your subject in the frame - the rule of 3rds works well - i.e. 1/3 ocean, 2/3 sky for landscapes. Sometimes having your subject off centre looks better than in the middle of the frame.

The quality of the light - what is in the sun, what is in the shadows - try not to shoot in to the sun or have people squinting The frame - what you want to leave in the photo and what needs to be left out - you can also use your cropping tool in post production The horizon - this is a big one for on-water photographs - having a level horizon is really important. It is easy to adjust using the cropping tool on your phone.

Point of view - the angle from which you take the photograph from - try getting down low and shooting up, or above shooting down, or at eye level if taking photos of people or animals.

Sharpness - focus, not blurry, hold your camera still Graphic composition - using interesting lines and shapes Action - a decisive moment in time - a handshake, a kiss, a pose with a fish, crossing the finish line What is behind - avoid trees growing out of people's heads etc

Being Creative Here are some ideas for how to use some of the skills mentioned above: Morning or evening light is much softer and you can create interesting shadows Portraits - always better in the shade to avoid squinting and create softer faces. Try using portrait mode when taking photos of people.

Gardens - always look better after it has rained and the leaves are shiny Reflections - using the sea to distort or reflect the scenery Using frames - such as leaves on trees, or a window or door frame Storms Long exposure - great for waterfalls Colour - using blocks of colour or patterns Zoom in - take close up photos of interesting features or unusual colours

Post Production Once you have taken your photograph, go through and select which images you like the most and delete the duplicates. Then: On your phone - click 'Edit' Crop - cut out anything that you don't want in the photo sometimes there might be a funny shadow, someone's arm in the wrong place, crop it out.

Level your horizon - this is really easy to do on your phone in the same cropping area.

Click on the magic wand on an iPhone - you can then tweak other settings such as the brightness or exposure to enhance your photos.

Use filters to explore other 'looks' Sharing & Storing Your Photos Social media is a great place to share your photographs with others and also to store them to view later. I also like to make a printed photo album every year - companies such as Snapfish allow you to upload the photographs you want to use and you can use their custom templates or make your own designs. Remember to backup your photographs to a cloud location so that if you lose your phone you don't lose all your photographs as well.

Other Tips: Live photos on iPhone captures a MOV video file every time you snap a photo on your iPhone. It includes three seconds of video and sound and can appear to make your image come to life. However they take a lot of extra data to store this photo and it can quickly fill up your storage space. The live photos also don't look good in low lights. I recommend turning them off unless you are wanting to photograph a waterfall and in which case you can use the live image to create a long exposure photo.

On iPhones you can share photos easily with other iPhone users by 'Air-dropping' them across.

The fisheye lens can take a wider angle and create some interesting shots.

Other Great Uses for Cameras Put your GoPro on the end of a boat hook and stick it under the water to record whatever is wrapped around your prop.

Record a video of the funny noise your engine is making to take to the mechanic Take a photograph of the make/model/serial number/measurement of the part you need Use the 'notes' app on your iPhone - you can scan your documents, passports etc and turn them in to multipage pdf's.

Thanks to the Pacific Rally Participants for all their amazing photos!

The Buoycatcher can be used on a wide range of moorings, including many cleats, mooring balls, hoops, rings, chains and straight bar dock cleats. With multiple positioning options then the head can be used to attach ropes to low down and above head locations, such as when you are mooring against a wall at low tide.

Order online at www.boatbits.co.nz congratulations john for winning a buoycatcher with the Pacific Rally!

For Sale

Laurie Davidson Cavalier 45 hugely regarded New Zealand off shore cruising yacht, Pacific ready to sail away.

Cat 1 specifications, immaculately maintained with extensive improvements, constructed to Marine Survey standards, solid GRP hull, Yanmar turbo charged 110hp diesel, new 2019 low hours, still under international warranty, new rigging Sept 2021, boom furling mainsail, new heavy duty furling gib, all new hatches,new Vesper Marine AIS, new Echopilot forward facing sonar, 2 x Raymarine chart plotters with NZ, Aust, Pacific charts, radar, hydraulic auto pilot, new 2000w invertor, 5 x 105amp house batteries, 1 x 80amp start battery, 2 x Ctek battery chargers, 480w solar panels, emergency radio battery, 12v built in auto flushing water maker, EPIRB, Iridium Go sat phone, more extensive inventory on request.

Asking $300,000 View on Trademe here

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Why Join a Rally?

Island Cruising have been running yacht rallies in the Pacific since the 1980's, and over that time we have helped hundreds of yachties achieve their sailing dreams. Rallies are fun, you get to meet the people who are heading your way and make new friends with sailors who share your sense of adventure. You can choose to cruise with others, or head off and do your own thing. There is no pressure to stay together if you prefer to sail independently.

Island Cruising helps you get prepared to go offshore. Our online cruising preparation workshops give you tips & tasks each week to help you tick off the requirements for Cat 1, getting you, your boat and your crew ready for the voyage ahead. We arrange Sea Survival and Marine Medic courses. We also help with the ever changing rules and regulations of the places you are visiting and the paperwork involved. Our rally guides are packed with local knowledge and advice to help make your voyage a success.

We can help find crew if you need some extra pairs of hands, or if you need your boat delivered without you on board, we can help connect you with people who can make this happen.

Safety is important to us, we provide weather information, trackers, radio scheds, liaise with the Rescue Coordination Centre, and are there for support and back up if things don't go to plan.

We know the locals- so if you have any issues while you are away we can help you get the support you need.

We give you advice on the local customs and regulations so you can make meaningful connections with the people you meet.

We've got amazing sponsors who include some incredible discounts on all the gear you need to go offshore, as well as providing special goodies and giveaways in your rally packs and social events along the way.

In short, Island Cruising is here to help make your voyage safe, fun and enjoyable and we are here to assist you achieve your sailing goals and adventures, the way you want to do it.

Become a member of Island Cruising for just $95 a year. You can join on our website: www.islandcruising.nz

Are you Offshore Ready?

Island Cruising NZ 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 $95.00 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 Sailing at night

AND MUCH MORE!

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

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Island Cruising NZ Become a Member · Whether you own a boat already, are planning on buying one soon, have dreams of sailing offshore someday, or are considering sailing to New Zealand, preparing for a voyage requires that you, your crew and your vessel are knowledgeable, equipped and fully self-sufficient. Island Cruising NZ can help you navigate through all the preparation, administration and coordination of a long coastal or offshore voyage and welcome you to the South West Pacific.

For just NZD$95.00 per annum you will receive: Services, information and advice for long coastal and offshore cruisers and racers.

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81ft Luxury Caribbean Sailing Yacht

The Doug Peterson Performance Schooner was designed for long range cruising and built in Guernsey by Aqua Star. It is fully airconditioned and features 5 ensuite queen staterooms. Currently operating as a successful lifestyle charter business. This magnificent vessel was built to endure the world’s oceans and upgraded with the latest technology. On the wind she reaches speeds of 8-10 knots and off the wind can exceed 22 knots.

Purchase with option to operate your own Caribbean charter business anywhere from Grenada to the Virgin Islands. The yacht is offered with a British Virgin Island corporate limited company, for tax advantages plus an active Charter Agent. Currently receiving $24K US Dollars 8 people for one week. Owners also have a safe and secure location to haul out during the off season. If required an out of water survey can be completed in Trinidad or Martinique. View online here.

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92ft Dubois Aluminium Ketch ACOA is a beautiful ketch rigged Aluminium cruising yacht, designed by the renowned superyacht designer Ed Dubois. Built by Double & Jesse in Germany for long range passage or coastal voyages. She has been around the world and also explored the Antarctic.

Continuous upgrades and professional maintenance including a refit in Orams Marine New Zealand. Most recently she received a new paint job (superstructure, hull, mast, boom), all electronic systems upgraded and domestic equipment changed. Built in safety features include 3 watertight bulkheads plus access via stern and side boarding platforms.

CITY OF SAILS MARINE YACHT BROKERS – New and Used Boats For Sale – Motor Yachts – Power and Sail – Classic – Multihulls – Launches – Trailer Boats – Marine Products We are based in Auckland and offer offer a very wide selection of recreational and commercial boats of all types, both new and used.

We are full service yacht and boat brokers – with the emphasis on service. We also offer a number of marine services and products, including loan finance, and market and insurance valuations.

WE’RE SELLING BOATS – AND WE NEED NEW LISTINGS! We get results, so talk to us now about listing your boat for sale – we promote your boat through a number of websites and other outlets, including overseas as appropriate.

Phone us any time: Blair Harkness, Mobile 021 245 8809 http://www.cityofsailsmarine.co.nz

DOCKLAND 5 Marine Ltd The perfect place to carry out boat repairs & refresh before your next adventure with haul out & hardstand facilities on the beautiful Whangarei Harbour.

John Peagram Manager Mob: 0274 930 812 | Phone: 09438 8558 | Email: john@dockland5.co.nz

Open Ocean Watermakers has been manufacturing watermakers in the beautiful Bay of Islands of New Zealand since 2001. Terry Forsbrey is the owner of Open Ocean. He and his wife Ariel lived aboard their yacht for 22 years and actively cruised offshore for 12 of those years. During their time on the water, Terry discovered that high tech components in a watermaker are not only unnecessary, they are usually the first thing to break down, and most often in remote locations. When helping out other cruisers, he frequently found that by-passing these components would get their watermakers working once again. That's when he realized that a simple, reliable, and affordablewatermaker could be made.

Terry developed the early version of an engine driven model and took it cruising. He put it to the test for five years. He then returned to New Zealand to design and build a reliable watermaker without any superfluous gadgets. Thus was born a revolutionary new concept in watermakers. One that works all the time, is easy to operate, and doesn’t break the bank.

Island Cruising NZ members get a $300 discount on a new water maker from Open Ocean!

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

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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 · Supporting the strategic direction of Yachting New Zealand · 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 and Maritime New Zealand · Partnering with Down Under Rally to promote cruising in the South Pacific

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 Marine industry and providing a positive and mutually beneficial connection to their target market · Encouraging and welcoming international sailors to New Zealand