Boat Work or Explore New New Zealand; Can WE Do Both?| Episode 289

Last week we finished our big sail south to New Zealand and got checked into the country. On this week's episode we don't waste any time and get our butts up to the small port where we haul out. We go through the similar process where that we have experienced six time before, and safely get the boat out of the water, and then its straight to work!
The question is will we have time to explore New Zealand and do boat work?
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[@Ghost_Recon_Actual]

Projects are always fun because it makes the boat better and mor fun to sail because there's better stuff.

[@G23-Surfing]

Warren and Erica, love watching your story! You two are awesome!! Many blessings to you both ;)

[@MrFroglips69]

A groovy and exciting episode.

[@bearitraeb]

10:30 more play than work 😊 glad yalls priorities are tiptop 😊

[@bearitraeb]

15:02 It’s the little Joys that we should look for and enjoy more 😊

[@WEsail]

Right! Enjoy it all while we can

[@Soccerkid-z8t]

that had to feel so good purging all of that stuff!!!!!

[@Ninja_Sloth]

Keep the ropes and other useful items, you can give them away when visiting people on remote islands that don't have much. I can't believe you sacrificed the Delos shirt for boat work! I'm telling Brian. Warren pull your head out and go see NZ. You might not have another opportunity. Also, choose your adventures wisely, only things you can only do in NZ.

[@WEsail]

Haha yep I feel pretty bad about that shirt honestly- I even wrecked it the first day they gave it to me! I don’t mean to but we were having a huge bonfire cookout, and it got SO Smokey and covered with soot :( I felt so bad!!

[@jackechan1311]

@@WEsail , @Ninja_Sloth I was thinking the same about Warren`s DELOS shirt but then I realized it now gets shown during boat projects which, unless I`m mistaken, would make Breeyawn smile.

[@WEsail]

Haha SO TRUE!!

[@rosiegreddogyachts4135]

Sail South to Tauranga. Lots of cool stuff and little islands )put Mayor island on the list. Has a green lake and a black lake in the crater). Lots of long sandy beaches all along the way. Tauranga has tons of sailing and good yards and suppliers. You can go inland from there when you get settled. Waiheke Valley is so pleasant. Maybe stop at Raikitu (aka Arrid Island). A beautiful little protected bay. It's a Royal Marine Preserve. Belongs to the Crown n ow. You could dive on the wreck of my boat off the cliffs on the outside to the north. We spent 23 days ship[wrecked there with only the elder caretakers to save us. Tiny island, only about 220 acres. Just south of Cape Brett there is a tight deep bay with a waterfall and big pool right next to the ocean. Explore while moving south. Great Barrier is worth hanging out too. Unique population. Have fun

[@DaveBrandt96]

As always kids, I loved every second of this and look forward to next week.

[@jackechan1311]

Legends! And Warnen has to be the husband of the year.

[@markpearce911]

Glad you had a safe passage - Stay Awesome u Guys...!

[@sailordavo]

Ozefridge are the best! Hopefully you got the water cooled system. Their after sales service is great. Our first system we installed in 2007 when we arrived in Australia. It ran 24/7 until we upgraded to the latest version in 2018. They are very finicky with the amount of gas.

[@charliebrown8278]

Man… this episode just FLEW by! We accomplished almost everything on your Play List in five weeks, last year. I have faith that you’ll get both lists completed before winter sets in. Well… late winter, anyway. ❤

[@WEsail]

Thanks, we’re working hard to make the most of our time here! 😉

[@ExtraordinaryHorizons]

This is so inspiring! Were refitting our 65' power catamaran too, and its so exciting to see others doing such big projects. It feels great to be part of this community!

[@California__Sun]

Maybe you'll beat Parlay if you clean house.....hahaha❤

[@sailorruss5279]

I was told to change my sail drive bellows every 8 years to avoid failure here. Given they are the only thing between the ocean and the inside, I stick to this. Great episode.

[@richardbecker5614]

Love it! You guys are great, you always make me smile. Thank you!

[@WEsail]

That means a lot, thanks for watching! 🙏

[@dancohen5704]

Really enjoy seeing all the maintenance and upgrades, I used to work in a marina for a boat mechanic and miss all of this

[@squiddly-diddly]

If you're down Tauranga way there's a couple of places that have campervan parking and hot pools....Fernland Spa or at the mount ( Mt Maunganui )...nice walk to the top of the mount with great views...

[@The71Percent]

Keep them coming.. thanks for sharing

[@WEsail]

We're glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

[@merlinbroaddus]

Hey, thanks for sharing everything y'all share!! I LOVE every video! I wish I were there, I'd have asked for the fenders and cooler! Alas, I'm not. But I know the weight on the boat will be better!! I do have an idea I really want to do on a cat! But I will share it privately!!!! Again, Thank you!!!!

[@chrisnielsen4241]

GOOD JOB GUYS

[@michaelwhitewolf10]

Great you made it to new Zealand!❤ Don't work or explore to hard just get her done!❤😂😊

[@JosePedroEspinosa]

Regarding cleaning the boat of things we don't use, one maxim I learned is that if you haven't used something in a whole year, it's not yours, sell it, give it away or throw it away.

[@pmorph]

well... with all that weight going off, you guys could well be joint presidents of CAAF.... btw, try the Marlborough Vineyards and while you're there head out to the Marlborough Sounds and for real tramping (aka Hiking) go to the Nelson Lakes area.. Waaay better than the more touristy places and yes, they've had a crap summer and it does get cold! Phil

[@colinboniface194]

Queenstown can provide, a base for hiking in Fiordland, a golfing session at Kelvin Heights golf course, white water rafting, bungy jumping, jet boating up the Shotover river, and a hell of a good time at night too...

[@WEsail]

Okay!! Sounds good!! Spoiler alert, we are currently working our way there!!

[@Stu-b3q]

@@WEsail Also Te Anau is the gateway to Miliford Sound and had really good tracks right on its doorstep.

[@jonathanscott550]

Nice video and yeah still your boat job choices are a lot. And the travel choices are a lot. However, it'll be great following you while your checklist goes down. While in New Zealand maybe just maybe you can fly over to Australia for 4 or 5 days to visit Bryan and Kazza SV Delos 2.0 in Brisbane, I'm sure there are inexpensive flights. You'll enjoy New Zealand and what it has in BEAUTY and resources. The people are great and their hospitality is out of this world. Looking forward to the next video. CHEERS!

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Going to be a great visit and getting things done.

[@davidbrooks4131]

I really like the new opening keep up the great work

[@WEsail]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate the feedback!

[@davidhancox1896]

Welcome to new zealand, i try to get home to there every year of so. 6 months huh, thenn to brisbane maybe... Delos2 would be due to splsh about then 😉

[@WEsail]

Yeah we will see! Who knows we might end up staying in NZ or head to Fiji or to Australia. Plenty of good options if you ask me

[@Alan-ix7ko]

👏👏👏👏GREAT video! Thank you!

[@marshahowes8756]

Awesome video, as usual. WE Sail

[@brianc4917]

Boatwork is the best!

[@WhiskyTangoFoxtrotDownUnder]

You are going to regret getting rid of the heaters. Keep most of it under the boat to trade for labour. Add Black water rafting and Waitomo Caves on things to do list.

[@theo.r.bitter]

100%, guys, you do not want to miss the glowworm caves. You're going to kick yourselves afterwards if you didn't add them to your list of must visit places.

[@WEsail]

Thanks for the advice, we appreciate it! We might try some of that out!

[@AndyPearo]

Definitely Tour New Zealand, especially the south island.

[@nortonmolly]

You guys need to the South Island as quick as possible

[@WEsail]

Tiny spoiler alert- we are here!! Stay tuned!! 🥹😉

[@nortonmolly]

@WEsail Good on you. Do the Dart River jet boat trip if you have time. Watching your videos from New Plymouth NZ

[@WEsail]

AWESOME!! That is definitely on our bucket list!! Thanks!!

[@SvArtemo]

We are in whitanga

[@robinferon6047]

Couldn’t get more Kiwi than the “Yeah Nah” chair (yes no - kiwi answer to most things in life) and the the bloke ( kiwi male) in wearing typical local safety gear - just a pair of shorts and probably Japanese work boots or jandals as we call them. You will really enjoy NZ as laid back like the islands with a little bit of sophistication but not to much

[@cindycornog8006]

❤❤

[@yolobeliveme2209]

Where do you get your sunglasses? Do you have a favorite brand?

[@WEsail]

I (Erica) get them from Vallon and Warren loves the cheap Amazon deals, so they could be so many brands… just make sure you get polarized

[@slf994]

very cool

[@thomasbrasse3145]

The purge!

[@arrowv1]

Sounds like each list is just shy of $1m! Have fun!!

[@dhobbs9877]

how much did it cost to haul out and then dry dock fees

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀😀👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@mford9029]

Let me know when the boat work is over and the adventure begins. Cant watch this to the end. Until then…….

[@ray6659]

What's the name VA actually stand for? I've been curious for a few years now.

[@WEsail]

Hey thanks for the comments, she was owned by a fantastic Mexican couple before us and they named her VA, the verb in Spanish for “go” or kind of used in slang to say “let’s go”

[@ray6659]

@WEsail makes perfect sense to keep it. Enjoy from Colorado.

[@ray6659]

Just realized Va is probably slang for Vamos, thus matching your definition. 😁

[@ray6659]

Can always re- buy something.

[@WEsail]

Very true! If we really need it!

[@oldmancarvings]

Would you be willing to share your budget for daily saling on your adventures? What cash reserves have you sit aside or recommend?

[@Steve-Debs]

Erica should take off and enjoy the destination you have arrived at on her own as that’s why you are sailing the world. Leave Warren to enjoy his boat job which could be done every time they arrive at a new country. Finally when you finish sailing ask Warren what parts of the world he enjoyed most,,,,,,,, answer would be boat jobs, didn’t see the world.

[@lowellmccormick6991]

Our house & garage are full of useless stuff that my wife refuses to throw away. Magazine collections from the 70's thru 2000s and thousands of paperback books that she's read that she refuses to get rid of. Many of those books are novels and non-fiction stories of wives killing their husbands, so I don't complain.

[@forgetn]

Last time I was in New Zealand I bought an all black Rugby Shirt...None of their models have long sleeves. New Zealanders have no concept of the cold. Also, keep the heaters. they weigh next to nothing. In March, the average temp is 12-16c. Enjoy the trip it's actually more beautiful than you can conceive.

[@rayb3117]

You two talking abouit getting rid of stuff. But you are bringing new stuff onto the boat...lol

[@jonlebeau1963]

I’ll trade your problems for mine. lol 😂

[@SvArtemo]

Where are you guys

[@WEsail]

Hauled in Whangarai now exploring the South Island in our new van!

[@--Valek--]

what is your boat?

[@2024-Mikhalych]

!!!!!!!!!

[@dennispatrick4999]

Love you guys. But, please don't eat and talk. Sorry...

[@CarltonTweedle]

Upgrades more brown stuff to go wrong, a RV NOOOOOO should have got motorbikes. They drive on the correct side of the road. Plus the roads are great for motorbikes.

[@bennash2134]

sell the things you don't uses or want anymore

[@stevenmcphee6902]

Seriously guys what’s going on with Lauren Landers? Does she have a crush on you guys?. Last week your sticker on her water bottle was front and center for the camera throughout the entire episode and then this week she’s playing your theme song multiple times in her video. She trying to help you get views lol?

[@robertscranton8293]

New Zealand... they don't like cruisers..

[@user-ex8lo7jd8v]

Pretty privileged eh, Cant finish these videos

[@WEsail]

If by privileged you mean, came from a loving but poor as dirt family, then worked his ass off his entire life and was able to carve this spot in life out, yep nailed it! Sorry you don’t like the videos though, but dont mistake our hard work for privilege

[@ttriff9892]

Warren here's a thought, be more a good representative from CO and less a chauvinist/sexist. Thank you, a fellow living in Denver

[@WEsail]

I would love to do just that! Could you help me understand how I have been a chauvinist/sexist?

[@ttriff9892]

@@WEsail Sure, look at all the clips where you shove the camera down the front of Erica's top or up her butt. Many, many times in many episodes. If you want more episode specifics I'll find those for you. Thing is you're old enough not to do those things. It's demeaning, and she deserves your respect, not you exploitation

[@JoeTheLion60]

@@WEsail Ive watched you recent videos and I don't see it - maybe some people are just too sensitive today

[@RS-co1ln]

Warren this is a tough crowd. I think that I will just keep watching you guys. I don’t think that I could handle the criticism of being in front of the camera. Lol

[@Delphi450r]

Why Warren gotta repeat everything, huh? Let Erica speak on her own! Why Warren gotta try & blurt out a response while Erica is speaking? Ever wonder why your view count is low????? I haven’t finished a complete video of yours since last summer. Sorry but it has to be said.

[@ttriff9892]

I posted similar comment about his chauvinist behavior. His response was "what, who, me?" Too bad.......

[@WEsail]

Thank you for saying this kindly, Erica and I have both noticed that we both do this to each other and we both want to curb it, so ya we agree and thank you… as far as @ttrigf9892 I certainly didn’t not respond that way, and in fact have read your comment trying to understand this opinion that you have. While we post a lot about our lives, exposing ourselves and our vulnerabilities to complete strangers, I don’t think you can say what you say without really knowing us or our relationship. In fact every comment we get, good or bad we try to see what the viewer sees but ultimately, we never respond in the manner of what you said.