Coastal sailing in New Zealand
I have space for one crew to join me sailing in New Zealand. Open itinerary but considering sailing from Auckland area to South Island.
I’ve been living aboard and sailing long-term for many years, covering the Mediterranean, Atlantic, Caribbean, Panama, and the Pacific. My boat is currently in New Zealand after time in French Polynesia, Tonga, and Fiji.
I’m interested in meeting someone with a genuine curiosity for the cruising life — slow travel, quiet anchorages, exploring ashore, swimming, simple food, good conversation, and letting plans evolve with weather, places, and people.
The boat is a comfortable, well-equipped 42ft monohull set up for independent cruising. I’m practical and self-sufficient, but I’ve learned that the best parts of this life are usually better shared with the right person.
Fiji still feels unfinished, and future plans may include Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Australia, or wherever the next chapter leads. I’m flexible on timing and direction.
Ideally, I’d like to connect with someone independent, calm, curious, and good-humoured — someone who enjoys the water, can live simply without needing hardship to be the point, and understands that good onboard chemistry matters as much as sailing.
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