Doug's Opua Boatyard
Doug's Opua Boatyard - the boatyard, the reserve, the wharf and Great Escape floating office.
Te Hue Bay - Ah... the serenity.
Anchor overnight in Te Hue Bay, Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Nothing quite like it in the world. See it for your self, visit the Great Escape -
The Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a world renowned sailing destination with numerous sheltered bays to anchor in. Row ashore and explore the protected wild life sanctuaries.
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Wharariki Beach was a lot of fun...!!
Great people and great vibes in one of the greatest places in NZ!
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The new OXS HQ at Opua
We first started looking at places to buy back in November and we have finally settled at our new place in Opua. An especially welcome change for myself after spending my whole life at Omaha. Hello the Far North!
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Checking in and Chilling Out -Exploring Urupukapuka Island EP32 || Sailing New Zealand
Checking in and Chilling Out -Exploring Urupukapuka Island
In this episode we check into New Zealand and start the process of chilling out and enjoying the beautiful Bay of Islands.
We visit the Farmers markets in nearby KeriKeri and stock up on an array of fruit and vegetables -some of which we haven't seen in over 6 months.
We anchor in Paradise Bay and explore the stunning Urupukapuka Island and the many tramping tracks and trails.
We have a sunset picnic and enjoying the amazing birdsong on this little slice of Kiwi paradise.
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Hi there ! We are Jo and Rob, a slightly crazy husband and wife team, who decided on a whim to sell up and set sail . We had no prior sailing experience when we bought out 40ft catamaran 'Double Trouble' , but hey, mere details right? We moved onboard in January 2017 and have been learning ever since. We love our life , both on and under the oceans. We're both super keen on protecting our precious environment ,so amongst other things, we both follow a plant based diet. No fishing rods for us . Join us for fun and games as we set off around the world at walking pace.
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2013 Slipping Catamaran Catmantoo at Norsand, Whangarei, New Zealand
Norsand Yard specialises in Catamarans. They also do mono hulls & medium sized commercial vessels. Located Hatea River, Whangarei, New Zealand.
Boathouse
The Boathouse - Luxury Apartments situated in Opua, Northland, New Zealand.
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Imagine awakening to the sound of sea lapping the shore outside your window, and the call of the kingfisher, as the Bay of Islands beckons you. Open your eyes to watch sparks of sunlight bounce off the water.
Imagine having breakfast, sipping your favourite tea or coffee, leaning on the kitchen bar. You're almost awake as you watch the yachts arrive and depart Opua harbour. If you're an early bird, you can watch the sun rise over the Waikare Inlet.
Imagine sitting on the deck, the sea beneath you, a small yacht sailing past, the ferry taking off. You are catching your first fish from the balcony, the wonderful aromas from the barbecue promise a great meal.
Imagine lounging on the comfortable suede suite in the large lounge, looking out to sea, towards Waitangi and beyond, and listening to your favourite music; the fishing boats have returned for the evening. The seagulls area yawning, so are you.
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The Heart of the Bay of Islands - Orokawa Bay
If you're looking for a unique stunning property in the heart of the Bay of Islands then this will interest you. You're only a few minutes by boat from the other 144 islands - fishing and scallop beds just around the corner, other secluded beaches nearby.
Access to the property is by boat, through a private driveway off the Russell back road and then a 5 minute boat ride across Orokawa Bay. This nearly 15 acre property sits at the entrance to Orokawa Bay and comprises the western most peninsula and has a home beach in front of the residence and another easily accessible beach over the hill behind the residence.
The cottage has an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area with fire place - leading out to deck over-looking the water and three bedrooms, one with en-suite and another bathroom.
Above this is a great bunkroom, lounge area and bathroom for the kids so they have their own area to escape to.
The grounds are low maintenance but feature a large range of fruit trees - including plum, peach, fig, lemon, lime, fejoa, avocado, apple, mandarin, persimmon and more.
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aussiesailors - Episode 6 - Lady Musgrave to Mackay
In this Episode we sail up the southern Great Barrier Reef Islands to Mackay, visiting North West, Great Keppel and Middle Percy Islands. Please subscribe to our You Tube Channel and share. Many thanks Lee and Jason and SV Santorini
2008 05 20 Half way from Galapagos to the Marquesas & very pacific M2U000057.MPG
May 2008 had uncommonly light trade winds in the South Pacific milk run from Panama to the Marquesas, Tuamotus, Tahiti, and Tonga. I followed advice of weather gurus and tracked to the South. Those few who were slightly North (although South of the Equator) did better. Progress, for me, was slow but pleasant, as long as there was wind enough to keep the sails from flapping. Heading South from Tonga to New Zealand (and then in 2009 back North to New Caledonia and Vanuatu) was a different story, characterized by cold gales and rough seas.
Sailing French Polynesia, The Societies 2, Ep 50B, Off the Starboard Hull
This video is about Sailing French Polynesia, The Societies 2, Ep 50B, Off the Starboard Hull in a Lagoon 400 S2 catamaran.
A Canadian Couple from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada left from Parksville July 21, 2016 to sail around the world in their Lagoon 400 S2 catamaran. See how they get along, who they meet and where they end up going. They have a 10 year estimated time line, but a very open agenda.
Our last video about arriving in Hiva Oa was in April 2018. We landed in Makemo in May and visited 5 other atolls, Kauehi, Fakarava (great night shark dive in the south pass), Toau, Apataki (huge surf) and the biggest atoll Rangiroa. Then we were in the societies (Tahiti, Huahine, Tahaa, Bora Bora, Maupiti and Maupihaa) which was a nice blend of atoll and island. Maupiti was our favourite place. Then we went to Swarrow, a nature reserve with 2 resident rangers in the Cook Islands. Then we went to the island country of Niue with unlimited underwater visibility, pristine coral, baby humpback whales, caverns and chasms. Breathtaking! From there, we traveled to Neiafu (with dozens of protected anchorages), Pangai in the Haipai region and Nuku’alofa, all 3 regions in Tonga. Next was Minerva Reef for 20 hours before we embarked on the notorious passage to NZ.
Since Nov 12 2018, we have been in Opua New Zealand and are loving the friendly people, the lovely Bay of Islands and the access to materials and shops to do some boat projects.
Tiny House Parked On New Zealand Beach
Other than this tiny house being parked directly on a gorgeous New Zealand beach, it has alot of other things going for it. My favorite (and I think most unique) feature is the aluminum staircase that slides seamlessly into the wall when not in use. We think this is the first time we've seen something like this in a tiny house. Enjoy the tour!
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Sailing French Polynesia, The Societies 1, Ep 50A, Off the Starboard Hull
This video is about Sailing French Polynesia, The Societies 1, Ep 50A, Off the Starboard Hull in a Lagoon 400 S2 catamaran
A Canadian Couple from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada left from Parksville July 21, 2016 to sail around the world in their Lagoon 400 S2 catamaran. See how they get along, who they meet and where they end up going. They have a 10 year estimated time line, but a very open agenda.
Our last video about arriving in Hiva Oa was in April 2018. We landed in Makemo in May and visited 5 other atolls, Kauehi, Fakarava (great night shark dive in the south pass), Toau, Apataki (huge surf) and the biggest atoll Rangiroa. Then we were in the societies (Tahiti, Huahine, Tahaa, Bora Bora, Maupiti and Maupihaa) which was a nice blend of atoll and island. Maupiti was our favourite place. Then we went to Swarrow, a nature reserve with 2 resident rangers in the Cook Islands. Then we went to the island country of Niue with unlimited underwater visibility, pristine coral, baby humpback whales, caverns and chasms. Breathtaking! From there, we traveled to Neiafu (with dozens of protected anchorages), Pangai in the Haipai region and Nuku’alofa, all 3 regions in Tonga. Next was Minerva Reef for 20 hours before we embarked on the notorious passage to NZ.
Since Nov 12 2018, we have been in Opua New Zealand and are loving the friendly people, the lovely Bay of Islands and the access to materials and shops to do some boat projects.
Movie 9 - Australia-in the wake of Cook (subtitles)
Movie no 9 take you from New Zealand to Bundaberg in Australia and north along the Great Barrier Reef including Lizzard Island to Darwin as a part of Arne and Helene Mårtenssons circumnavigation with Yaghan. See also website: yaghan.com. Book published in May 2010. Title: Back at the helm. Can be purchased at amazon.com, amazon.de and amazon.co.uk. A second book In the wake of Cook was published as Kindle book in May 2011. New voyage to Antarctica and South Georgia 2016-2017. See website.
2012 Day 2 Bay of Islands Sailing Week
second day of racing in the Bay of Islands
Man on trial for Murder flees our Anchorage by Yacht! (Sailing La Vagabonde) Ep. 71
An abandoned, creepy looking yacht called the ‘Sea Oak’ that was covered in security tape, was anchored right near La Vagabonde in Neiafu - Vava’u, Tonga. The captain of the vessel, Dean Fletcher, allegedly killed his wife onboard in July of 2016. He was placed in a Tongan jail until one night when he escaped his cell, swam out to his yacht and took off. The most action packed event the police have ever had to deal with in these quiet islands in the Pacific! With some pretty chilled out days for us on the water, we decided to follow the story up. Detective Elenita and Riles are out for now. Enjoy :)
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Family Missing Man Matthew Wootton Wants Search Party For Lost Ship Nina
The family of 35-year-old British man Matthew Wootton, one of seven passengers on a vintage wooden yacht missing in heavy seas between New Zealand and Australia, still hopes he will be found alive.
Wootton, from Lancaster, was on board the Nina, a famous 85-year-old schooner sailing from the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, to Newcastle on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
The yacht has not been heard from for three weeks, and New Zealand search and rescue services are scouring the area for any sign of the missing schooner or its crew.
Wootton, a Green party activist, had been traveling for about three and a half years -- mostly in the Americas -- and Australia was to be his last stop before heading home, his family said.
Wootton's sister Lara told the Daily Mail her brother was very environmentally aware and travelled by boat or public transport when possible.
He has been staying with local people in all the places he's been and is interested in learning about different cultures.
Wootton was writing sporadically about his travels, and the last post on his blog, written last July while on board a freighter, was a piece about facing his fears of the ocean.
Wootton's mother Susan said the family hoped the search for her son would continue, and criticised the Rescue Co-ordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ), which is running the search effort with help from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
We are on the internet every minute of the day trying to find some news, she said.
We just want the New Zealand coastguard to keep on looking for the boat. They've only searched one third of the area they should be searching.
Monday's search, building on the 500,000 square nautical miles already covered, concentrated on looking for a liferaft in an area off the extreme northern tip of New Zealand. The search was due to be called off for the day at 6pm local time (7am BST), RCCNZ told Guardian Australia.
Then overnight the search and the results of the search are re-evaluated, to make a decision on whether the continue the next day, an RCCNZ spokesman said.
The boat left Opua, on the east coast of the Northland area of New Zealand on 29 May and the last reported sighting was on 4 June. Ten days later RCCNZ initiated a search after concerns were raised by family and friends of the crew.
Our records show that conditions at the last known position for the vessel, on 4 June, were very rough, with winds of 80kmh, gusting to 110kmh, and swells of up to 8 metres, rescue co-ordinator Kevin Banaghan said.
Wootton's family were made aware that he was on board the vessel only by people he had met while travelling, who became concerned when they heard the boat was missing.
Former Green party colleagues tweeted concern for their friend after hearing the news. An absolute tragedy. My great friend Matt Wootton is on this boat. I hope he's ok, wrote Brighton councillor Ben Duncan.
Matt Wootton, my #GreenParty and #GreenWordsWorkshop companero, is lost at sea off New Zealand. A grim day for the movement. Missing him so, wrote Green politician Rupert Read.
Wootton joined the Nina's crew in New Zealand, along with the boat's owners David Dyche, 58; his wife, Rosemary, 60; and their son, 17-year-old David, who was due to start college in the US after this trip. Also on board was their friend Evi Nemeth, 73, and two other as-yet unnamed crew members aged 28 and 18. All crew besides Wootton are from the US.
Rosemary's son Justin Donovan told Fairfax Media the family were all experienced sailors.
''At this point, I hate to say that reality is overriding optimism,'' he said. ''With having no contact for weeks, and searches coming up with nothing, it is very hard to stay optimistic.''
The Nina carried a Spot tracker, a satellite phone and an emergency beacon (EPIRB), but the beacon was not activated. There is no requirement for offshore crew to carry personal locator beacons on such trips, and it is not know wehther the Nina's crew had them.
The last verbal contact from the vessel was a phone call made about 370 nautical miles west-north-west of Cape Reinga. from Nemeth to a meteorologist, Bob McDavitt, asking how to escape the bad conditions they had encountered.
McDavitt told Guardian Australia he suggested to Nemeth the Nina should tweak their position to head south and then heave to, meaning hold their position to wait out the southerly storm and eight-metre seas, including 12-metre swells about four times an hour.
McDavitt said he sent a few more updates via text to the satellite phone, and the final contact from the Nina was a text message a day later.
ANY UPDATE 4 NINA?.... EVI.