Chewing Gum 11 Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Have a look at the Predictwind site for weather and internet connection Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cabrinha 0 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Thx guys for all your advises!! I guess that having the boat fully equipped and running electronically from the constructor dock will be interesting... A bit off topic but how difficult it is to find a berth (rental) in AKL? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 336 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 trademe moorings section the best place to get some ideas http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-m ... ina-berths where will you live, will you join a club? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-m ... 422047.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-m ... 832067.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-m ... 808131.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-m ... 305113.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek 1 Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Did my first offshore cruise at 60yo, from Dominican Republic, Atlantic side, to NZ. Just me and a never sailed before traveller, had a great time, auto pilot broke a week out of Panama so steered the rest of the way. My navigation was an Ipad with gps and a cheap app that was the most accurate system ever used. An older 40ft cat so had a few issues but all manageable. If you can sail and have some brains just pick which way you want to go and do it. My one and only time and I will never regret it, a dream fulfilled harrytom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 145 Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 Just seen this I’ve been here and done this. Go west young man, As BP says you will learn what you need as you go and meet plenty with less experience/expertise along the way. Must haves in my opinion - Irridium Go, AIS and secondary battery charging System Nice to have watermaker we meet a couple in there fifties that were circumnavigating in a 1250. they had picked it up from the factory and where in French Poly when we saw them. Time wise we left Canaries 20th November, 18 days to Antigua, 6 days Panama to Galapagos, 17 days Galapagos to Marquises all the rest of pacific was 2,3 or 4 day hops then 6 days Fiji to Opua. If you can get a passage in with a experienced crew before you leave for Europe you will pickup a lot of tips on how to or not to run your boat. Give me a call if you want to chat Jon 0274779745 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickinz 0 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 I also have this trip in mind, and with the same experience at 58, however 2 of my companions will have 40yrs experience up their sleeves, I see there is always plenty to consider and a brain in the head is always useful. I have a lot of planning and want to complete a couple of courses first even though I have 35 years of coastal boating knowledge. I'm guessing the Pogo1250 made it to NZ safely Cabrinha? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 177 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 On 9/11/2014 at 3:57 PM, cabrinha said: A bit off topic but how difficult it is to find a berth (rental) in AKL? Cheers Depends on size: 10-12m easy. 12-15m harder. 15-18m very hard. 18m+ easier again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 53 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Westhaven marina. 10m = full, waiting list 6 months. 14m = full, waiting list = 2 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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