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Passage Planning: From the SW Pacific to NZ

When the South Pacific Cruising season comes draws to a close at the end of September, many skippers start to look at the weather and what’s likely for the passage...

Published 11 years ago
, Updated 3 days ago

South Pacific: Cook Islands Brace for First Tropical Cyclone of the Season

Update: October 18 Source: WeatherWatch NZ The Tropical Depression that was brewing in the South Pacific north west of the Cook Islands has developed into a category one system, named...

Published 5 days ago
, Updated 4 days ago

Weather: 2026/2027 South Pacific Cyclone Season Forecast

Earth Sciences New Zealand Predicts Increased Tropical Cyclone Activity In their Tropical Cyclone Outlook for 2026/2027, scientists at Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) scientists are saying the Southwest Pacific could...

Published 4 days ago

Australia: Navigating the Visa Application and Medical Processes

Objective: 12 months with multiple entry In early August 2026, while in New Caledonia, US Sailors Christine and Matt Mitchell aboard their US flagged vessel SV Sugar Shack, started to...

Published 2 weeks ago
, Updated 1 week ago

New Caledonia: Navigating the Visa Entry and Extension Process

Entry Requirements So, we learned (the hard way) that New Caledonia entry requirements had changed and were different than what we had researched. We arrived at Port Moselle Marina and...

Published 3 weeks ago
, Updated 2 weeks ago

New Zealand: Biosecurity Pre-Arrival Reporting Working Well

Pre-Arrival Clean Hull Evidence Most recreational vessels (yachts and leisure craft) coming to New Zealand will need a full biosecurity clearance. This allows vessels to sail freely in New Zealand...

Published 1 month ago

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