We Sailed 8,000 Miles to Get to New Zealand, Now What? - Episode 139

[@lifelikehannah1856]

Aww Brooke! You had me crying too! I looked happy getting on that bus, but I was definitely crying before I got on, and as it drove away! I miss you guys! This was the experience of a lifetime, and something I will cherish always! P.s. Gary I can’t believe you just carrying the dingy outboard! That thing is heavy, Mr Muscles!! 💪

[@shredderhater]

Going to miss you Hannah, you are a great sport ❤

[@lifelikehannah1856]

@ aw thank you so much! I was so incredibly lucky to have this amazing experience with Brooke and Gary! They are the best!

[@Graygramma]

Hannah raising the NZ flag…priceless

[@captainjimolchs]

@@Graygramma Courtesy frags flying from the starboard spreader is common practice in a foreign country. They paid dearly for it, no doubt.

[@christip20]

You’re great and added so much to the adventures because of seeing it through your eyes, I’ll miss seeing you & your wonderful attitude every week!

[@lifelikehannah1856]

And Incase anyone is wondering, I did help give One Life her spa day, before I took off. She got a thorough scrub down, and all the silver got a polish!

[@deborahhandyside2491]

You're a very special lady ☺️

[@captainjimolchs]

And the barnacles? (Just kidding).

[@lifelikehannah1856]

@@deborahhandyside2491 thank you so much!

[@lifelikehannah1856]

@@captainjimolchs haha the water wasn’t as clean in the marina so we didn’t jump in to get them off there 😂😂

[@captainjimolchs]

@@lifelikehannah1856 Very diplomatic answer to my question.

[@OkiePhil48]

Glad to see you back. I had been missing my favorite sailing channel the past several weeks. Hannah was great. I'll miss her too.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Phil! More adventures coming your way! We will certainly miss Hannah :(

[@eduardoHMYT]

Pretty emotional video, I really enjoyed the treking scenery, Nice photography!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Eduardo! We really loved the scenery in this one as well!

[@freedomwanderer]

Note to self.... When sailing to New Zealand take just enough food to make the sail...lol. Grand adventure for sure.

[@SailingOneLife]

Yes, we tried our best to limit how much food we had onboard but not knowing exactly how long the sail would take/what situations we could be faced with, etc it was hard to calculate. We decided it was better for us to have too much food vs being stranded at sea for some reason with not enough!

[@irishcat5414]

I will miss Hannah as well! Hey Gary, the drone video is truly awesome. You guys keep me coming back to your channel.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! Glad you like the drone footage! The drone footage is always are favorite to capture and edit. It provides such a cool perspective!

[@BeauAndBrandy]

geez had me crying as you were talking about hannah leaving. I CANT WAIT to sail there, what a gorgeous area.

[@patrickloring6914]

I too, will miss Hannah. Continue to have fun!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hannah will be missed by lots!! 💙

[@loisphillips5826]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Nice to see New Zealand. My sister lived there for 10 years, but I have never been. Looking forward to your adventures in NZ

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Lois! Oh so cool your sister lived in NZ! We have lots of great footage coming your way from NZ! Thanks for always watching and commenting! 💙

[@loisphillips5826]

@ Looking forward to your new arrival. Stay well ❤️. Bet you’re getting so excited!

[@logandevaroe1412]

Yaay you made it safely :) My wife and I have been talking about you during our evenings. We're so very happy, and relieved you all arrived safely and are now starting to enjoy what our unbelievably strict, yet stiflingly beautiful country has to offer. Wait till you get down to the Marlborough Sounds, OMG !! The beauty and sense of calm you will more than likely experience is worth every precious breath you take. You are both so inspiring. Take care :)

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! That means a lot to us-it’s so cool to hear that you and your wife have been following along and sharing in the journey. New Zealand is a beautiful country! Looking forward to sharing more videos!

[@BarbHurley-s6m]

So far since Puerto Penasco! Enjoying every minute of it! Congratulations!🎉❤🎉

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Barb! Ha yes, can't believe how far we've sailed since then! Thank you for coming along with us!!💙

[@Building_Bluebird]

What an awesome hike. That had to be very physically challenging after weeks at sea. That view. Very nice.

[@SailingOneLife]

It was a tough hike but it felt good after being sedentary for so long!

[@jaybee-5481]

Everytime I go down that barge canal I dream of the day that I will be heading out on my own adventure like y'all, retirement can't come soon enough. Thanks for all the great videos over the years.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey there! Thank you! We appreciate you following along with us. It's crazy to think that barge canal has led us all the way to NZ! Some days we still can't believe it!

[@cherylsnyder6436]

I cried too!!!!😢

[@SailingOneLife]

We were so sad to see her go!

[@di3352]

Watching this episode made me miss home, New Zealand. You all made a great team together. I'm really happy you made it to New Zealand. ❤

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Di! Hope you are doing great!! New Zealand is a special place, Hoping we can catch you in Aussie!!

[@mtrezaie]

I loved the last bit.

[@SailingOneLife]

Glad you liked the unedited portion at the end!

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy episode. Thank you for taking me along with you on you cool adventure.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks for always coming along with us and commenting! :)

[@OldManGibb]

Heck yea, I have been missing y'all. Awesome video. Thank you.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Gibb!! Hope you had a good weekend!! Thanks for watching!! Hugs, friend!

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

Hannah was awesome, what a fantastic and dynamic crew member!! She was a great fit for you guys and it was sad seeing her departing!! NZ has a particular look, the water has its own colour, so much green!! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your NZ adventures.......but yeah shes pretty cold down here in the South Pacific!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Kev! Yes, Hannah was top notch! We will sure miss her. Maybe she will hop onboard for a bit when we cruise Aussie. NZ does have a certain look....we are excited to share this next set of videos about our travels there. Thanks for coming along with us! Should be warming up there soon, eh?

[@dennishice326]

Brooke and Gary again great video. You both enjoy and we’ll all enjoy.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Dennis! Thank you for coming along with us! We will continue sharing :)

[@raybrdjr]

Wow!! 8k?? Amazing!!! Been watching you Gus since under 1k subs!! I hope KZbin affords your passion indefinitely!!!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Ray! Can't believe you have been cheering us on for that long! We appreciate you coming along with us! 💙

[@gilbertmathis27]

Awesome video as always

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you!! 💙

[@timfuller3148]

WELCOME!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Tim!

[@franbaas3403]

Welcome to Australia and Bundaberg. While there, you have to try the Bundaberg Royal Coffee/Chocolate licquer from the rum distillery. If you are coming to Mooloolaba, be very mindful of the entrance to the river/marina. The entrance generally has a sandbar across the mouth coming from the eastern breakwater and then building up northwest. Thanks for your videos, Wim

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks! We do plan on stopping at Mooloolaba after cyclone season! Appreciate the tip on the tricky entrance. Cheers~

[@marykok7616]

That hike to the lighthouse is one of the nicest. Did that over 25 years ago after sailing to NZ. Memories 😊Back then we anchored in Deep Water Cove. It was spectacular.

[@SailingOneLife]

That hike really is incredible! Sounds like you’ve got some amazing memories from sailing to NZ! Thanks for coming along with us!

[@steveking6204]

A great 6 months....especially for Gary😂

[@SailingOneLife]

Haha

[@Reece-wv5tx]

Nice vid , I live in Opua and have sailed and fished the Bay for 37 yrs as well as racing and delivering yachts in the lower pacific . You have reminded me what a wonderfull place I live in . And i am pretty sure you recorded our fleet racing out of the Opua Cruising Club I could tell by the black sails and was on one of those yachts. :)

[@noppppe1314]

You could always look at sailing to Australia. But I'm our summer season the top part of Australia is the wet season. Where is rain on and off and cyclone season. Like hurricanes. Enjoy your time in new Zealand as there is heaps to see.

[@SailingOneLife]

We look forward to sailing in Aussie after cyclone season!

[@thomasbrasse3145]

I cannot wait to see more of New Zealand! Plus, now that you had crew, perhaps when you get back to sailing, you can pick up another to help while you are juggling the new, smallest crewmember! You'll need it!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Thomas! Yes, definitely something we've been discussing quite a bit lately. It would be great if we could get another person onboard, especially for the longer passages! We are looking forward to sharing these next set of NZ videos! It's a special place!

[@HarborsUnknown]

So cool to see New Zealand through your eyes guys!! We can’t wait to get out exploring!

[@SailingOneLife]

Congrats on your arrival!! New Zealand has so much to offer!!

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Thank you!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you for always watching and commenting, Rick! We appreciate it!

[@tomshedd3067]

Sometimes I've thought of sailing off shore as like an amusement park ride without the ability to get off when it gets uncomfortable

[@SailingOneLife]

Haha great comparison, we agree!

[@dannyfisher9223]

G'day guy's thanks for another great episode from my favourite sailing youtube channel! Hope you both are doing well! Thanks for bringing me along with you on this epic journey mate 👍

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey mate! We are doing great! Hope you are as well! We appreciate you coming along with us!

[@paullascelles8362]

With regard to hauling your tender across beaches. You can get small retractable wheels that attach to the transom which makes life much easier. Saves having to dismantle it as you had to do. Enjoy NZ.

[@SailingOneLife]

We’ve seen those wheels before and might need to give them a try next time. Hauling the tender across beaches can definitely be a workout, and anything to make it easier is a win!

[@russellneville7145]

Well done team. I hope Hannah will be back on the boat before too long. She's a crew member now 👍, well done Hannah, you handled sailing life like a champ. Keep up the good work tram. I'm looking forward to seeing more of NZ through the one life camera lenses. Keep up the good work 💪. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿

[@lifelikehannah1856]

@@russellneville7145 thanks so much for your kind words! I definitely had a blast!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Russ! Thank you :) Hannah was top notch! Sad she had to leave but maybe we can talk her into spending a bit of time on the boat when we sail the coast of Aussie. Hope you are doing great!!

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

RIP to your Aloe Vera friend 😢! Ours made it all the way down from Oregon to Chiapas and then I planted it in the yard when we hauled out. Maybe she’ll be around when we come back 🤷🏻‍♀️ Excited to see more of New Zealand, love how you filmed that hike ❤

[@SailingOneLife]

You may be surprised~ ours survived the boat yard in Penasco!💙

[@ChrisandKellNowHere]

@@SailingOneLife That IS crazy... another Penasco survivor! That place was brutal.

[@mikeward6194]

Welcome to Godzone. I hope you’ll enjoy you stay

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! We really enjoyed our time here! New Zealand is a beautiful country.

[@briandempsey8570]

Hi guys, sad to see Hannah leave she seemed to really enjoy her time with you. Again enjoying your adventures I hope you head across the ditch and come over here to Aussie! You probably are aware but make sure you pick a good weather window if you are sailing Cook Strait and the Tasman Sea. Can tell you from experience. Take care. B.

[@lifelikehannah1856]

@@briandempsey8570 I had the best time ever! Was such an amazing experience!!

[@briandempsey8570]

@lifelikehannah1856 Looked like you did. Glad you're home safe. Happy travels!

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey B! We were sad to see Hannah go too-she really became part of the One Life family and we loved having her onboard. We look forward to seeing you in Aussie! Where are you located?

[@briandempsey8570]

I would really love to meet you guys but unfortunately I live right in the middle of the country literally. Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. I will be in Sydney a couple of nights in March. See what happens and where you are I guess. Take care. Brian.

[@captainjimolchs]

@@briandempsey8570 I've always wanted to go there and watch the sailboat races. I read that it was cancelled in 1993 due to water. Two teams raced anyway. The committee protested/disqualified them. I also read that you can borrow a boat if you left yours at home. Tickets are on sale for next year. Better hurry.

[@dougford5691]

Hannah you are an ALLSTAR!!

[@SailingOneLife]

She sure is!

[@glennpearce7093]

Kia kaha one life welcome to the land of the long white cloud ☁️ great to have you in our country.💪

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks for the welcome! 💙

[@federicomaisch8019]

Congratulations! 8,000+ mile!! Well done and beautiful videos!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you, Federico! We appreciate you coming along with us!

[@jorgegorina8358]

Will miss Hanna. Beautiful waters/country. Glad u guys made it safe. 🙌🏼❤️

[@SailingOneLife]

We miss Hannah too! Hopefully we can talk her into joining us again somewhere for a few weeks.

[@terrydickinson7252]

Congratulations - you’re living the dream!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! We are very grateful to be able to travel & experience places like this!

[@bertfromnz9069]

Welcome to our NZ!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Bert!

[@ScottBryant-wi7gb]

Woot Woot!!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Scott! Hope you had a good weekend!

[@mikesalive]

Hi guys, welcome to New Zealand! I watched your videos for quite a while as I was formulating my own boat life plan and was absolutely inspired. I'm now living the dream aboard my tiny 23-footer, Puddle Jumper. I look forward to bumping into you somewhere around Kawau Island. All the best and congrats on your achievements. 👍😃

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you so much! We love hearing that our journey helped inspire yours-how cool that you’re living the boat life now on Puddle Jumper! Cheers!

[@btrent9244]

Superb video guys. Nice tribute to Hannah 🙂. Beautiful lighthouse. WOW great drone video Gary. Fall has arrived 😊… cheers 🥂

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Trent! We missed you on our Zoom call! Hope you are doing great! Cheers to Fall!

[@robstubbs2772]

Welcome to NEW ZEALAND 💚🏄

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you!

[@michaelupton9009]

WOW So beautiful

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! We agree!

[@TammyBillings-qt1ve]

I am watching for the second time. Great video

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you, Tammy! Glad you enjoyed this episode!

[@joejaimeyfield5754]

Ya'll are learning like Parlay did, crew is family :)

[@SailingOneLife]

For sure! So grateful to experience the value of crew members!

[@svevergreen3370]

Why would they want you to throw away rice ! :). Thanks for those small but important details !. You guys definitively took a huge risk with a new sailor for a long passage glad that worked out for you guys !

[@SailingOneLife]

They’re really cautious about what might hitch a ride in it. Grains tend to carry lots of little pests! Glad you liked those little details-we try to share the full experience! Bringing Hannah on was a bit of a gamble, but she was absolutely awesome out there!

[@JohanMeischke]

Kia ora ( hello) I'm just down the road from you. Have a great time in the land of the long white cloud and stay safe😂

[@SailingOneLife]

Kia ora! Thank you! New Zealand is beautiful!

[@earlashton1342]

I'm so glad you guys are going to spend some time here. Most sailors get to Opua and do a road trip to Auckland and back and say they've seen NZ. If you get to the Port of Tauranga try & reach out. I would love to meet up with you.

[@thecaptaincrayfish3873]

Me too 😊

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Earl! There is so much to see in New Zealand! We are looking forward to sharing this next set of videos with you!

[@Andre-yu3qs]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Andre! Hope you are doing great! Thanks as always for commenting!

[@rainerpitsch6347]

Beautiful Video. I had tears in my eyes too. Watching, big big respect for Hannah. Beautiful how she managed this totally new experience and became a really super crewmember👍♥️. I would really be happy to have her on board of my Ship👍👍 Great Video, thank you so much for showing this procedure of checking into NZ. Why isn’t US Kreditcards working there?? I guess most sailors are foreigners.

[@thecaptaincrayfish3873]

Those particular machines have probably never been setup for those cards. Allied petroleum have ancient gear, frequent breakdowns unfortunately (my experience anyway)

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! Hannah truly did an incredible job embracing everything-she went from newbie to rockstar crew in no time, and we’re so proud of her! As for the credit cards, we experience this in other countries as well. Not all cards are compatible with some local payment systems. This particular fuel pump was a self serve 24 hr station, with no fuel attendant to troubleshoot with.

[@GeorgeHarn-e8s]

Hello. What a great video. That was very emotional with Hannah leaving. Will she be sailing with you two again? On your next long trip will you take another crewmember? Ok have fun and looking forward to next video. ciao. geo

[@SailingOneLife]

Hi Geo! It was definitely emotional saying goodbye to Hannah. We’re not sure if she’ll sail with us again, but we’d love to have her back onboard if the timing is right. As for future trips, we’re open to having more crew, especially for longer passages. Ciao for now~

[@z.pberic3061]

Great episode

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks! Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@davidzaharik5408]

As always great video.... I don't know if New Zealand attracts me much... French Polynesia and the south pacific ya...

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! Yes, New Zealand is a little different than the tropics! The South Pacific is a special place, one of our favorites but there is no way we could miss NZ! We needed a change of scenery after so many white sandy beaches and palm trees!

[@craigkepchar2619]

It is so sad when you have to say goodbye.

[@SailingOneLife]

One of the worst things about this lifestyle!

[@glennpearce7093]

Yahhh welcome to nz best ship 🚢 mate Hannah

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! Hannah was top notch!

[@christopherwatkins9729]

You Guys did good !!! Yup... Sad to throw away foods... but necessary... and reasons for all individual decisions... Our Bees were decimated once, some years ago... Anyway... Suggestions ???? Nelson (Tasman National Park)... Lyttelton and just around the corner... Akaroa... and... Timaru and Oamaru ?? and if you like Albatross (?) then you may meet up with the one favorite that greeted you in the middle of the Pacific ! (Breeding Grounds)... down Dunedin way... and if you are down there (?) then Oban... and if you are there (?) then Dusky Sound and Doubtful Sound and pie & coffee at Milford ! (The 'sea' wild life is unforgettable here)... Just some suggestions !!!! (If you go tramping (?) take a wind/water proof jacket... and some bites/nibbles... The weather can change 4 seasons in one day) and keep the mobile phones charged. Have a... 'G 😀😄D' ... One ! 🤠... Ps... Aussie is just over the Western Horizon... but the Tazzie Sea... can be rough... so choose your 'weather' passage well... Hello Hobart !

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Chris! Thank you! Yes, we were bummed to throw some goodies away but we understand why and respect the biosecurity rules! Lots of good stuff to see and do in New Zealand. One could spend a year exploring and still not see it all! We do hope to get to Tasmania one day!

[@marcstango1481]

I was sad too😢

[@SailingOneLife]

Hopefully Hannah will join us again somewhere!

[@phillipmolis8398]

Ain’t gonna lie, I was a sloppy mess of happy tears!

[@SailingOneLife]

We will all miss Hannah!

[@joejaimeyfield5754]

So I'm curious Gary, does Miss Brooke still make the best sandwiches in the world? LOL!!

[@SailingOneLife]

Any sandwich Gary doesn't have to make himself is the best sammy in the world LOL

[@joejaimeyfield5754]

@@SailingOneLife LOLOL!!!!!

[@berndell2405]

Sail back 8000 miles.

[@robertbaird4822]

Hi,you ain't seen nothing yet,have fun ,enjoy our country.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with us! We look forward to sharing the videos with everyone.

[@342rockinrandy3]

I wouldn’t risk a hike. If Cap was badly hurt, y’all would be out of luck. It would be quite a challenge sailing home with him out of action.

[@captainjimolchs]

Could be worse. He might have to sail with her out of action.

[@captainjimolchs]

Did I say that right?

[@SailingOneLife]

Let’s be real-there are risks everywhere. No reason to sail & travel if we aren't willing to take risks. If something happened to Gary, I’d get us to a safe harbor. It’s our boat, not just his.

[@captainjimolchs]

@@SailingOneLife I lack no faith in either of you. --My goal was to highlight the sexist nature of the question. Brooke is equally capable, not supercargo. --PS: I do agree that the land presents more dangers than the sea.

[@SailingOneLife]

@captainjimolchs Thanks! We always appreciate you! My reply was supposed to be directed to @342rockinrandy3

[@toniavalon]

That’s just nuts tossing good food out. Being much much older that would really tick me off so I would say BYE to NZ! God bless you Brooke your a beautiful soul❤

[@KevinHollins-i6z]

Why not just take enough food ? You can buy stuff in NZ seems a bit small minded to say bye NZ they are great people the Kiwis I cant understand the few dollars your worried about loosing versus the bio security risk to their country why they are so strict on what’s allowed in

[@stevea9604]

@@KevinHollins-i6z It is the thought process that doesn’t make any sense…The idea that something canned goods would bring something bad into the country…The rice…The whole thinking like that is so wrong in my opinion…No other country has such restrictions…Not even a flare gun…

[@thecaptaincrayfish3873]

Pretty sure NZ need short-sighted people like you either

[@captainjimolchs]

@@KevinHollins-i6z Bio-security, for the most part has been abused to the point of protectionism. Planning to enter a foreign port with an empty larder is hazardous.

[@captainjimolchs]

@@stevea9604 Flare gun is safety equipment. I do wonder if they are not all allowed on freighters.

[@georgezipp8783]

By Brooke , Cheers you 3 now 2 .

[@SailingOneLife]

Cheers, George!

[@johnwarren7155]

Green bananas are edible, yellow bananas. May they have turned more to sugar still edible if you are not diabetic.

[@josepmassot4696]

Ya hice bien de no ir a Nueva Zelanda, total para qué co ka de lugares maravillosos en los que no vamos ñir falta de tiempo

[@SailingOneLife]

Gracias por tu comentario! Entendemos que hay muchos lugares increíbles para explorar, y a veces es difícil elegir. Nueva Zelanda tiene su propia belleza única, pero hay tantos destinos hermosos en el mundo.

[@KevinHollins-i6z]

Where is the next destinations Guys ?

[@SailingOneLife]

New Zealand, Fiji, Australia and then who knows! Indonesia?

[@rainfinger]

Great video! Did you star in the Netflix series: "The Lincoln Lawyer - Season 2"?

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! Ha nope sure didn't!

[@californiakayaker]

You should have been eating like crazy, that was good stuff to throw away. I'll remember about the labels but another boat had to throw away a lot of canned chicken so I don't think you'd keep it. Eat eat, you guys are so skinny anyway lol . Oh well, its gone now ! By lovely Hannah.

[@lifelikehannah1856]

@@californiakayaker we tried our best, but didn’t realise that they would be so strict about the cans without labels and products containing pork, we know the cans were what they said it was written on them, but I guess protocol is protocol. There was also a lot we could keep which we thought maybe they would make us get rid of, like cheeses and some grains. So that was good. Thanks for following along! I was definitely sad to be leaving Brooke and Gary!

[@samhouston5217]

LOL "infamous" meat pies? Do they kill a lot of people? Nah, just had to tease ya on that one.

[@SailingOneLife]

Haha, you got me there! No, no deadly meat pies, just "infamous" for being so good that you can't stop at just one!

[@Sarasdad91]

Without Hannah, you 2 have to go back to 2 watches instead 3. That means less sleep. And when that happens I know you're going to miss Hannah.

[@captainjimolchs]

They've done it before, can do it again. Each time gets easier. Eventually, someone will realized that short naps do not merit a keelhauling. During daylight, watches are hardly necessary. I recommend experimenting with 3-hour watches, which I once found less fatiguing than 4 during a very slow Saturday to Thursday 300-mile race.

[@SailingOneLife]

We will certainly miss having her onboard!

[@DennisMacdonald-r7d]

Y so much want u buy theirs weirded to see Hanna go was a great crew member

[@SailingOneLife]

Yes, we were bummed she had to leave! Hopefully she will be able to join us again somewhere!

[@robertlaird6746]

That's crazy that they made you toss your salami and honey.. It's just food.

[@SailingOneLife]

It was a bummer but New Zealand takes their biosecurity seriously to protect their ecosystem. We knew this prior to arrival but it's hard to know exactly what you will eat when at sea for so long. We totally understand the rules, but it sucks saying goodbye to good snacks!

[@Simons2004]

Did the dolphins have a New Zealand accent?

[@SailingOneLife]

They have a wee bit of a Kiwi vibe 😅

[@bradmetcalf5333]

4 minutes in and NZ sounds like a pain in the ass .

[@siberianshuburshun688]

Mine feeling too.

[@SailingOneLife]

The biosecurity rules are a bit intense at first! But honestly, once you're through it, New Zealand is so worth it. The beautiful landscapes and super friendly people make up for the extra rules.

[@davethemmp]

As a Canadian second cousins to Australia and NZ we know they are the toughest country to enter, you can’t immigrate there and work after 45, they don’t want their Healthcare and SS system overloaded by immigrants many Canadians make the jump to Aus-NZ just do it before 45.

[@SailingOneLife]

Interesting info!

[@captainjimolchs]

--If you ever feel a need for a "filler" on a video, perhaps you could explain how that Turk"s head landed on your wheel. --Inquiring minds want to know. The only other I've seen, I made.

[@SailingOneLife]

Hey Captain Jim! Unfortunately, we will probably never know! It was there when we purchased the boat.

[@siberianshuburshun688]

Why water is so green, not blue, from above?

[@SailingOneLife]

The water is greener here because of high levels of phytoplankton and algae in the coastal waters of New Zealand.

[@siberianshuburshun688]

@@SailingOneLife Thank you, is water much cooler there than in Caribbean?

[@SailingOneLife]

Yes! The coldest water we have experienced since leaving Florida! 🥶

[@caribbeanchild]

Did you say "there's no season here"? New Zealand is one of the places with the worst weather you will find anywhere. You will soon find that out. It is also illegal to fly your drone without permission. Especially like over the ferry!!!! Expect not more than a couple days of sun and then wind and rain. That cycle will repeat. There's usually always wind. Lots of wind.

[@SailingOneLife]

"There are no seas in here." Not there is no season here. Flying a sub 250 gram drone 300 feet over a ferry is about as dangerous as having canned chicken on a sailboat.

[@Ja50nkAt]

Throwing away perfectly good food gets under my skin. An animal had to die to make that summer sausage that was thrown out. 😧

[@SailingOneLife]

We were bummed about losing some food and the aloe vera plant, but respect their rules in order to experience the country!

[@mistry9408]

our main exports are food hence cannot afford the risk of foreign pest/ pathogens establishing in New Zealand, which may then dessimate an industry. This is a global problem in which New Zealand is proactive, i.e. prevention is better than cure. We have flares and rocket flares I am guessing gun flares are not permitted likely a hangover of our guns laws - safe travels.

[@siberianshuburshun688]

I would like to give you my view on this - the whole reason of excessive bureaucracy upon entering in NZ is give more reason to bureaucrats to feel like they have a real purpose of their existence. Would you argue with that?

[@SailingOneLife]

Yep, it’s all about protecting the environment from any potential risks, and prevention is definitely better than trying to fix a problem later. We are aware of the rules and respect them, even if it means parting with a few things. 💙⛵

[@captainjimolchs]

Economic protectionism. Canned goods? Gun laws indicate that people in Alaska and Vermont are more responsible than those in NZ, Au and Europe.

[@warrenclark3475]

Most new Zealanders can't afford a marina you are lucky with the US dollar

[@SailingOneLife]

We are certainly grateful! 💙

[@firenev]

Welcome to New Zealand .. have fun.

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you!! ⛵💙

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀👍👍👍❤❤

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Thomas! 💙

[@siberianshuburshun688]

Gosh, I don't want to go to NZ.

[@nevillesaunders1916]

@@siberianshuburshun688 That's fine. We won't miss you.

[@siberianshuburshun688]

@@nevillesaunders1916 You don't even know me, why you are so sure?

[@nevillesaunders1916]

@@siberianshuburshun688 You probably know very little about New Zealand, so why are you so sure you don't want to come here. If you change your mind, get in touch with me and I will show you how great NZ really is.

[@siberianshuburshun688]

@@nevillesaunders1916 It was my first impression. After following this channel, it was the first time I saw so much bureaucracy upon arrival in the country. And it is always a red flag for me personally.

[@nevillesaunders1916]

@@siberianshuburshun688 You should not judge by first impressions. However, we should not be using this awesome sailing channel for our personal discussions.

[@MichealForsyth-n6v]

Wow, I would not through out all that food. Throwing out all the food goes against everything. And furthermore, having a problem with a flare gun.. It would be bye bye NZ and if all the visitors stood together the might lighten up.

[@pmorph]

They won't lighten up at all! NZ and all New Zealanders are fiercely protective of their native flora and fauna and know the risks that imported diseases have-- just take the Kauri die back disease that they believe came in on someone's unclean shoe. in the airport, you get an instant fine of $400 if you have a single apple in your bag that you don't declare... I've had it happen to friends of mine.

[@nevillesaunders1916]

@@MichealForsyth-n6v Yeah right!

[@SailingOneLife]

New Zealand’s super strict biosecurity rules are all about protecting their unique environment, and we knew we had to respect that. As for the flare gun, yeah, that was a bit of a surprise but safety regulations are key here. We figure it’s better to play by the rules and enjoy all the beauty New Zealand has to offer!

[@mattdoherty753]

Bloody awesome. Congratulations and welcome down under... (when you get Aussie)👍👍👍

[@SailingOneLife]

Thanks, Matt! We are looking forward to sailing in Aussie!!

[@harrybloom9213]

Welcome to New Nazealand. All of the food they ask you to throw away, you can buy at any grocery stores. What a joke!

[@elizabethjocollins4313]

WOW! It hurts the eyes when you speed up the video; it's not fun!

[@SADIK19631963]

👍🧿

[@SailingOneLife]

Thank you! 💙

[@hukshot]

hannah is kinda getting an american accent

[@SailingOneLife]

Hahaha! Shhh....don't tell her that!

[@hukshot]

@SailingOneLife waaay too late

[@judsonkr]

4 Minutes in and I have all the reason I need to never visit NZ.

[@paullascelles8362]

Good!

[@judsonkr]

@ it IS good. Save me a lot of time and money.

[@SailingOneLife]

New Zealand does have strict biosecurity rules in place. While it is a hassle, we respect their rules and we appreciate their efforts in protecting the local ecosystem from invasive pests, etc.

[@judsonkr]

@@SailingOneLife agreed. It is their right to ban flare guns on sea-going vessels fcol. Not that I was heading there anytime soon, but it is one place that I can erase from my list of places to go. ESPECIALLY since y'all went there for me and certainly documented it well. Can't wait to see it!

[@stevea9604]

I hate to say this…but I’d never visit NZ…Too many restrictions and rules that just don’t make any sense as they are the only ones so strict and reasoning is poor 😮😢😵

[@nevillesaunders1916]

We don't mind if you don't want to come here.

[@paullascelles8362]

Good! So we have found a way to keep you out.

[@siberianshuburshun688]

Agree, ans you shouldn't hate saying that.

[@siberianshuburshun688]

​@@nevillesaunders1916 Are you guys being paid for comment like this?

[@nevillesaunders1916]

@@siberianshuburshun688 I don't need paid to be passionate about the awesome country I live in.

[@EnglishLawyer]

I live in NZ and love your video. I spent years sailing around the BOI (Bay of Islands). It's a pity you wasted 2 weeks at the marina "relaxing" when you could have done the same thing out in those bays and islands. But you weren't to know. The important thing is you experienced a small bit of one of the most beautiful cruising grounds NZ has to offer. There are plenty more to come. Please tell us what date this is so that we can give relevant info and advice.

[@SailingOneLife]

We agree, the BOI are stunning and spectacular cruising grounds! So much to see there! Unfortunately, our videos are very far behind (Nov 2023) and we have already departed NZ! We have lots of great footage from our time there coming up!