Welcome to WE|Sail! WE are Warren & Erica Cook. Newlyweds. Retired. Vagabonds. Sailors. And ready for the next destination. WE will document our adventures and hope to have you join us along the way! Follow our journey...
All tagged Sailing to New Zealand
Welcome back to WE|Sail! Our van life adventure got off to a bumpy start… literally. 😅 After a couple of unexpected breakdowns, we were starting to wonder if this whole van life thing was a mistake. But after some trial, error, and a little thinking, we finally cracked the case and fixed the problem once and for all! Join us on this weeks episode where we start to really get in the groove of things.
Welcome back to WE|Sail! We’ve hit pause on boat life and jumped into our next big adventure—van life! But… was that a mistake? 😬 Our first "shakedown" trip in the van didn’t exactly go as planned. From unexpected breakdowns to questioning if this life on wheels is really for us, we’re working out the kinks and figuring out if we made the right call. Join us as we navigate (literally) this new chapter, troubleshoot our van problems, and decide if van life is truly the dream—or just a detour. Let’s just say… we’re already missing the boat.
Welcome back to the worlds greatest sailing channel!! Just kidding, wanted to see if you are really reading these descriptions!! But for real, this week finds us officially hauled out of the water and sitting pretty on the hard in our new yard, and our home for the next six months! Our sailing crew has helped us tremendously over the last weeks and it's now time to say goodbye to them and for them to return to their real lives, but first we have one last adventure to undertake- scootering around Auckland as a large group and exploring all this BIG city has to offer!!
Welcome back to WE|Sail! Last week we finished our big sail south to New Zealand and got checked into the country. On this week's episode we don't waste any time and get our butts up to the small port where we haul out. We go through the similar process where that we have experienced six time before, and safely get the boat out of the water, and then its straight to work! The question is will we have time to explore New Zealand and do boat work?
Welcome back to WE|Sail! We Made It to New Zealand! After 7 days at sea, we finally make landfall in New Zealand, marking the end of a surprisingly smooth passage from Minerva Reef. The feeling of stepping ashore is pure magic, and our first mission? Find some delicious food and grab a few passage beers to toast to our success and safe arrival!
Welcome back to WE|Sail! We set sail for New Zealand expecting one of the toughest passages of our journey yet—wet, rough, and challenging conditions. At least that's what this leg has a reputation for. Instead, we got blue skies, calm seas, and a surprisingly smooth ride! Spoiler alert: we didn’t even need our foul weather gear.
Welcome back to WE|Sail! Sailing to New Zealand didn’t go exactly as planned! After leaving Tonga, we made a pit stop at the remote and stunning Minerva Reef—but Mother Nature had other plans. Stuck in this atoll, we’re waiting for the perfect weather window to continue our journey south. Join us as we navigate weather forecasts, unexpected challenges, and life in one of the most isolated places on Earth. Will we make it to New Zealand? Or will this detour turn into a longer stay?
Welcome back to WE|Sail! This weeks episode, we hit the ground running and get right back to boat work after a 6 week, 30,000 mile trip around the world. We are preparing for a big passage from Tonga to New Zealand. We have things to fix, things to ready and crew to welcome before we set sail on the next big adventure.
