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Saying goodbye to Rhonda. Her Farewell Message as She Leaves Triteia to Move Back to New Zealand
March 28, 2025 · 13 min · 61K views · Triteia
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Rhonda is departing the 4,381-nautical-mile circumnavigation aboard Triteia to return to New Zealand, citing mental and physical burnout from the demands of full-time cruising.0:04 Over the past year, the crew visited 85 anchorages in Australia and 25 in Indonesia, but the constant motion, sleep deprivation, and lack of personal space have made the lifestyle unsustainable for her.6:09 She reports that the necessity of following seasonal weather windows forces a relentless pace, while the lack of wind in Indonesia has required 1,000 miles of continuous motoring.8:23 Beyond the fatigue, she notes that persistent noise pollution in anchorages and widespread plastic litter on shorelines have negatively impacted her mental well-being.8:47 Rhonda intends to continue sailing in New Zealand on a less demanding, part-time basis while pursuing creative projects and writing.2:42 James will continue the voyage on Triteia, maintaining his existing content production schedule.13:11 The pair plans to spend four days in Bali before Rhonda concludes her time on the boat.10:53
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