Tag Archives: New Zealand
Stricken Sailors in Dramatic Rescue
Two people trapped on a stricken yacht 780 miles northwest of New Zealand have been rescued by a cargo ship this morning. Auckland woman Tania Davies, 43, and Australian-based Briton Steve Jones, 52, were rescued from their damaged yacht Windigo and are … Continue reading
World’s Rarest Whale Seen for First Time
Spade-toothed beaked whales were first discovered in 1872 when bone fragments of the then-unknown species were found on a remote Pacific island, but until now the animals themselves have remained entirely hidden from human view. In the 140 years since … Continue reading
Yacht Collision During Auckland Anniversary Day Sinks Restored Boat
The skipper of a yacht involved in a collision on Auckland’s waterfront on January 30 says he didn’t see the other vessel and is “mortified” about the incident. The two yachts collided near Princes Wharf just after midday, leaving one … Continue reading
Andhoey Headed to Antarctica with Stowaway Aboard
There’s certainly something fishy about this story. It seems hard to believe that they could have been so far from shore before realizing there was an extra person aboard. It sounds like perhaps this workman truly was a stowaway. Norwegian … Continue reading
Rena Breaks in Two Off New Zealand Coast
In addition to the terrible environmental hazards this shipwreck has created, any cruisers in this part of the world should also be very cautious of hazardous debris in the water. A light sheen of oil extended about two miles from … Continue reading
Mindbender
What was the original destination of The Mayflower? Send your answers to comments@cruisingcompass.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at random from the correct answers. Congratulations to Jennifer Spring of Newport, RI who … Continue reading
New Zealand Oil Spill Worst the Country has Ever Seen
An oil spill from a stranded cargo ship off New Zealand is the country’s worst environmental disaster in decades. Officials say 350 tons of oil may have leaked from the 775 ft. Rena, which ran aground on the Astrolabe Reef … Continue reading
Kiwi Crew has the Ride of Their Lives in Major Storm
Talk about being alone in a storm. These guys have a story to tell for many decades to come. Glad to hear that everyone was okay in the end. A Kiwi trimaran has made it into Sydney harbor after a … Continue reading
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Mindbender
What is the name of the body of water between the North Island and South Island of New Zealand? Send your answers to comments@cruisingcompass.com. A winner, who will receive a Blue Water Sailing hat, will be selected at random from … Continue reading
