Sailing Solo Passage: Fiji to New Zealand -Part 2

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When Gina mentioned wanting to do yoga in Bali, I couldn’t think of anything worse…evening sailing solo to New Zealand seemed better! So that’s what I did! For anyone thinking about making a solo passage, think twice. Yoga might not be so bad after all…
For part 1 of this solo sailing passage between Fiji and New Zealand, go here! • Sailing Solo: Fiji to ...
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We are sailing around the world! We saved up, bought a Beneteau 423 sailboat and said goodbye to life behind a desk. We've sailed the coast of California, explored the Sea of Cortez, crossed the Pacific Ocean to French Polynesia, hopped the islands of Tonga and Fiji to New Zealand. The ultimate goal? A complete world circumnavigation! We hope to inspire you to jump off your couch and start your own adventure!
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Did you know? Our Beneteau Oceanis 423 is FOR SALE in New Zealand? Please spread the word! www.couchsailors.com/beneteau-oceanis-423-for-sale/

[@blairbolling]

lets buy a boat that breaks down every day

[@billhanna8838]

That's really the only trouble with Bennies & Jenneaus they are a bugger going to windward in a bit of a blow, slaming & stopping . Iv found laying off abut 25 deg. of the true course & motor sailing one can keep up a reasonable speed 5 kts & leave it to the AP . Time on water is a great teacher , your doing well keep it up , sailorbill.

[@adcurtis619]

Wow, I came across these videos indirectly from a FB notice that you were selling your boat. These two passage videos were really intense and, I thought, very well done. The tension was palpable and your honesty came through loud and clear. It would have been nice to have gotten the "how did it end" part, but I guess life intruded. If you ever get around to putting together a final vid of this adventure, I would definitely watch it!

[@SailingSeabbatical]

Alan Curtis Thanks Alan! I’m still Sailing and still documenting the travels but in a different format on Instagram.com/sailingseabbatical for people with shorter attention spans than those on KZbin 😊

[@peternorton7665]

Jose in the middle of video and I love it....I think i learn more from you than any other sailing channels.. This is real man ..you showing it and doing it man !!!

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pedro quez thanks, Pedro!

[@rimasmeleshyus6545]

Beautiful video , many thanks

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[@bagnelldale]

I've enjoyed watching your videos. I'm a Bay Area sailor too and getting my boat ready for some Blue Water sailing adventures. Thanks for sharing the good and the bad of the sailing life. Sounds like a real adventure

[@budawang77]

Very interesting. Can't wait for the next episode. Norfolk Island is a pretty cool place.

[@johnlord7854]

Thanks Jose. Wish I had been there to bounce ideas off, and work through things. Looking forward to seeing you both soon :)

[@Laters3]

Grate videos my friend. Only wish is tho that there is more of them 😊

[@ricgaston6503]

Epic recorded solo voyage. From your note on this video. Just like you, I can't think of anything worse than doing yoga in Bali. (particularly if that included the daily "ehem", flushings that Elayna did there some time back) From what I see you made the right choice going West since the storms were moving to the East. It would be interesting to learn how it turned out for the other boat that went East.

[@COUCHSAILORS]

Ric Gaston I actually ran into him on the fuel dock in opus 6 months later. Apparently it was a bumpy ride but they made it juuuust in time before the worst of it!

[@Bleemus]

Curious why you dont seem to use the Hydrovane?

[@COUCHSAILORS]

Sailing Kayode good observation! The hydrovane works great in certain conditions, but in others, I tend to get a little bit more boat speed with the electronic autopilot. And 1 knot over 24hrs, 7 days adds up! I really have it there mostly as a backup and when I am not making enough power, which is rare with the wind gen while on passage.

[@Bleemus]

COUCHSAILORS Sailing Videos thank you for replying! May more fun adventures be ahead for you and your wife!

[@backthebadge4009]

You were very unprepared to make this passage. This is a very dangerous passage...which neither you nor your boat was prepared to make. I am glad you are alive to share the video.

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Edward Walsh thanks for sending in your inaccurate and unqualified comment from your couch 👍

[@backthebadge4009]

COUCHSAILORS Sailing Videos I have made that same passage three times before. So I am not unqualified to render an opinion. You yourself showed continued anxiety about the passage.

[@clayfarnet970]

Thanks dad, Haha. What would you do? Great video and glad to see you finally put your safety harness/life jacket on. Looks scary as shit out there all alone.

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

Be safe, be blessed, live your dream and it becomes a reality one day at a time... Thanks for sharing... BBE..

[@dclaurie2001]

Excellent video of the epic ride. Detail is great.

[@COUCHSAILORS]

SV Windfall Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@captainmarkgray8856]

Underprepared, undermanned and under trained,,, what could possibly go wrong? The sound needs to be pumped up too.

[@blairbolling]

thank god that the world cruising destination book just suddenly appeared out of nowhere. didnt even know he had it. i bet that jimmy cornell snuck it on board when he was really really scared.

[@backthebadge4009]

Couldn’t agree more......

[@GNT35]

I have a fraind who sailed his 28ft liberty boat solo around the world. I think your video gives a good prospective on what it must be like. wow ...have you more solo trips of experience ..👍 good on u

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Giles Theriault It’s that feeling of being on board and the challenges and discomfort faced that I was hoping to get across. Give your friend a LOT more credit though on his 28 footer!

[@geoffthefarmer]

I enjoyed it but I'm a sailor from Australia.

[@caferturker4224]

Nice video.ı think it would be Great to have someone onboard to talk at least.

[@COUCHSAILORS]

cafer türker I agree!

[@timlamarre8680]

Great video--smart of you to avoid gale!

[@peternorton7665]

Great video

[@justinsonfield]

Been meaning to comment a few weeks.. J & G, Thank you for this video(and the other before it). R E A L!! Love following each of your adventures.. Would love a real time update! Hit me up on instagram if not here..

[@michaelsamuel4159]

Bravo!!

[@neptunesjester4145]

Great vid!! 😉⛵

[@COUCHSAILORS]

Neptune's Jester thanks!

[@paulcopeland6539]

Your best video :)

[@thewinematcher]

nice!

[@airbear9445]

Nice teeth. Next time buy a soother for the trip.

[@angusclark145]

Why is it not like PlayStation?

[@CPTCleoTorris]

Dude you were going through the shit and I noticed your bow hatches were open!! Gotta get that shit squared away!

[@COUCHSAILORS]

Cleo Torris huh? No way! Maybe you’re referring to the ones behind the dodger?

[@CPTCleoTorris]

OK, MY bad. I reviewed the video again and it looks like it was actually the hatches sun cover that was up. Loved the video and subscribed!