From Fiji to New Zealand: An Unexpected Journey to Reset Visas! ✈️🌏(Ep. 16 2025)
11. mai 2025 · 30 min · 3K visninger · Whangarei District
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The crew of the sailboat *Y2K* travels from Savusavu, Fiji, to Auckland, New Zealand, to reset their cruising visas.8:24 Their current Fijian visa allows for a one-year stay, but requires periodic renewals that would otherwise force them to depart during the peak cruising season in September.9:18 By flying to New Zealand, they restart their four-month entry allowance, providing more flexibility for future travel.9:00 The transit follows a period of inactivity in Savusavu, where the boat remained in a marina during Cyclone Ray and subsequent low-pressure systems that brought heavy rain and winds.0:17 Technical issues, specifically damaged engine silent blocks, have further delayed their departure from Fiji.25:27 While in New Zealand, the crew visits Whangarei to consult with UK Sailmakers regarding new canvas work, including a bimini and sprayhood, and retrieves a laptop repaired after a motherboard failure.19:01 They plan to resume sailing once the cyclone season officially concludes on May 1.25:44
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