Countdown

I’ve done it, I’ve finished up work for a whole year! WFA has been such a huge part of my life for the last 10 years, it was tough saying goodbye but have had such amazing love and support, especially over the past year. I’m excited to share our next adventure!

I’ve done a bit of sailing but taken more interest over the last few years (sitting on deck with wine versus the actual sailing part), completing a few courses, taking the opportunity to head out on friends boats and then chartering a yacht earlier this year for a week. Mainly to prove to ourselves if we really could do this. I have to say, there havent been too many “what the hell are we doing moments” and everytime I’m on the water I feel I’m in my happy place.

Two weeks in and we’re already one crew member down…. Monty… he’s developed some osteoarthritis in his front leg and needs to take it easy for a while. Montys having a little vay-cay in the far north and will join us again when we make our way there.

Sailing Nagu – turns out we dont need to change the boats name we just needed a new call sign. Phew that was much easier, same name….new call sign. Done.

There have been a few key things we needed to sort before setting off…. changing out the lines, these were worn and super tight making it really difficult to hoist the sails. Get off the grid… solar panels and LED lights… toilet and holding tank upgrade… batteries replacement…. new tender (thanks Sanders fam) plus a few little things to make it comfortable.

We are currently planning our first trip across the Cook Straight and into the Malborough Sounds. Everyone we’ve spoken to in the Marina has been so helpful sharing their knowledge….the weather, winds, current, tides, moorings, fishing and favourite spots!

I’m not even sure what this blog will hold yet, I’m hoping it’ll describe our journey and the adventure we’re on! I’m also guessing it will take a while to settle into boat life. But hey, we’ve got time to do just that x