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The Ship's Engineer
Life lessons from boat maintenance
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Resources
Starlink
A guide for cruising sailors in the South Pacific as of July 2026
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Cruising Northern Fiji
From ocean passage mode to cruising mode, we are off to explore Fiji's Northern Islands.
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Bula Bula!
Roam is back in Fiji for another season after a fast, 1,200nm reach across the South Pacific.
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A Window Opens
Long awaited weather for the passage from New Zealand to Fiji
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Waiting in the Bay of Islands
Enjoying New Zealand's Bay of Islands while waiting on weather for the passage to Fiji
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Passage Planning: New Zealand to Fiji
Finding a safe, comfortable route across 1,100nm of open ocean from New Zealand to Fiji.
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Camping on the North Island
Taking a break from marina life and boatwork to vagabond around New Zealand's North Island in a rented camper van.
Resources
Offshore Communications
Staying connected out on the ocean
Cruise Notes
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu
Bracing for Nasty Weather in New Zealand
Cruise Notes
Roam's Refit
Featured in Island Cruising's Cruise News Magazine, April 2026 Edition
Resources
Anchor Watch
Sleeping well at anchor