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A 40-mile downwind passage from Waiheke Island to Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, requires careful sail management to maintain speed in 15–25 knot southwesterly winds.2:37 The crew of the sailing vessel *Nephi* initially rigs a pole for downwind sailing but struggles to maintain an optimal 120-degree apparent wind angle, eventually opting to sail deeper with the wind before adjusting course.4:01 As wind speeds drop to 11 knots, the crew unreefs the full mainsail to regain speed.8:44 Upon arrival, the vessel navigates the narrow, deep Man of War Pass to anchor in a protected bay.13:17 The island is off-grid, relying on solar power and rainwater collection.12:46 Ashore, the crew hikes to the historic Kairara kauri dam, a remnant of the island’s logging history, and traverses several suspension bridges.20:50 Dense vegetation and large spiders characterize the inland trails, which lead to high-elevation lookouts.23:02

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