It took us 25,000 MILES and 6 YEARS to get to NEW ZEALAND! - (Episode 251)

Name: It took us 25,000 MILES and 6 YEARS to get to NEW ZEALAND! - (Episode 251)
Uploaded: 2024-03-10T11:59:54.000Z
Duration: 24 min 5 s
Description: The Lagoon 450 *Parlay Revival* completes a 5,000-mile passage to New Zealand using only one engine.

10. mars 2024 · 24 min · 188K visninger · South Pacific, 180 miles off the coast of New Zealand

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The crew of the Lagoon 450 catamaran *Parlay Revival* completes a 5,000-mile passage from Tonga to New Zealand, navigating around Cyclone Mal before arriving at Opua Marina.0:03 The vessel operates on a single engine due to a previous injector pump failure at Minerva Reef, complicating maneuvering during the final approach.17:49 Upon arrival, the crew clears customs and immigration electronically, receiving a temporary import permit; officials confiscate specific food items, including mayonnaise and cheese, per biosecurity regulations.18:46 The journey concludes with a traditional Māori welcome, including a haka, at Port Nikau in Whangārei.21:56 Throughout the final leg, the crew manages the lack of wind by motoring and engaging in onboard games, including a scavenger hunt and a murder mystery, to maintain morale.1:47 The passage marks the return of the owner to his home country after six years of international sailing.19:29 Successful arrival in New Zealand requires careful coordination of customs procedures and managing vessel maneuverability with limited propulsion.