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A 38-ft sailboat navigating the coast of New Zealand near Great Barrier Island and Port Charles struggles with light, inconsistent winds and frequent rain squalls that disrupt planned passages. The crew, Luke and Adam, manage their electrical needs without an alternator by relying on solar power, though they plan to source a replacement.2:30 While attempting to sail toward a peninsula 20 miles southeast, the vessel encounters shifting wind angles caused by localized rain cells, forcing the crew to motor frequently.19:25 During one such transition, the engine fails unexpectedly after a brief start, leaving the boat vulnerable near rocky coastal areas.21:44 The crew catches a kahawai fish for food and observes a small hammerhead shark near the anchorage at Port Charles.9:04 After seven weeks in New Zealand, the pair has covered only 68 miles and considers bypassing coastal hops in favor of a single offshore passage to the bottom of the North Island once they secure a reliable weather window and engine repairs.19:52

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