Sorry to hijack this post. One of my crew members pulled out. If you know anyone interested in sailing to Great Barrier or Merc, let me know. Just a deck hand needed. Happy to teach you if you are learning. Can take 1 or 2 more people. Boat is 35ft Stewart34. I have been sailing for 8 years now, mostly around Nelson/ tasman and now Auckland. Been in Auckland for 2 years now. We will be sailing from Bayswater, Auckland. Setting off any time from 26th (weather dependent) and hoping to be back around 3rd (no later than 4th Jan). Flick me a message and I will tell you more about my boat, crew etc