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Lost in the Wild Islands of AOTEAROA (New Zealand Sailing Adventure)
22 giugno 2025 · 21 min · 30K visualizzazioni · Bay of Islands
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The 40-foot sailboat Elixir cruises the North Island of New Zealand, coastal hopping from the Bay of Islands south toward Tauranga for a scheduled haul-out and refit.0:14 The crew navigates 50 miles from Cape Brett to Whangarei Heads, then sails 40 miles overnight to Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island.4:59 During the transit to Mayor Island, the vessel experiences multiple mechanical failures: a seaweed-clogged saltwater intake causes engine overheating, the spinnaker blows out, and the throttle cable snaps.17:44 The crew repairs the throttle by swapping the gear selector cable and securing the broken linkage with JB Weld, allowing the engine to function for the final approach.17:58 The voyage highlights remote anchorages, including Webster’s Wonderland on Great Barrier Island, which features a wood-fired pizza oven and a fire-heated shower facility for visiting sailors.8:04 The trip concludes with the crew preparing for a seasonal refit in Tauranga after completing the Pacific leg of their circumnavigation.20:50
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