March 2026: Behind the Scenes
We paid $148.50 NZD for the yard’s fabrication team to create and mount a custom… (read more)
Nearing the End of this MASSIVE Refit
A real-time sneak peek for our Crew and VIPs: Construction is complete, and without sawdust and contractors constantly coming and going, we have begun… (read
February 2026: Behind the Scenes
The construction of our workshop was completed by Circa Marine for… (read more)
Major Milestones: Finished Workshop and a Quieter Rig Ahead
Refit Diaries: 2/03/2026 – 3/01/2026 The construction of our workshop is complete. Circa did an incredible job, and we are absolutely thrilled with the result! It[…]
Offshore Nightmare: Decisions That Saved the Crew
What began as a carefully planned offshore passage with a capable crew and a promising weather window quickly became a crisis at sea… (read more)
7 Qualities You Want in a Sailing Partner
The Top 7 things that actually make a great sailing partner, according to 169 sailors who have been there, done that, and probably argued about[…]
Powering Up and Making Progress (Refit Update)
Refit Diaries: 1/15/2026- 2/01/2026 It’s been dirty, sweaty, and frustrating as we battle the summer heat and spend hours wedged into tiny spaces working on electrical[…]
January 2026: Behind the Scenes
We paid ~$7,000.00 NZD to have the boat yard’s fabrication team… (read more)
When Things Go Terribly Wrong in a Remote Anchorage
They confront a frustrating reality: they have an extensive medical kit, but not the one thing they need. Miranda describes the moment as devastating, surrounded[…]
It’s a Team Effort: Catamaran Refit Update
Refit Diaries: 1/03/2026 – 1/10/2026 At the moment, Sabado is a disaster. The port forward and starboard aft cabins are both under construction, leaving the cockpit[…]