FROM HOSPITAL TO HERO - A KIWI'S WILD WEEK IN AMERICA Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com This week our sailing adventure pauses as we trade tropical anchorages for autumn in Boston, Massachusetts - and one of the nostalgic iconic stretches of water in sport, the Charles River. We've flown from Grenada in the Caribbean to the USA to support our eldest son, Finn, as he lines up to defend his title at the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta, one of the most prestigious rowing races in the world. Just days earlier, Finn was in hospital with a head injury and suspected skull fracture. leaving his ability to race, let alone win, in serious doubt. This episode is about family, resilience , elite sport and the moments that make long journeys worthwhile, whether by sailboat or racing skiff. Thank you for being part of the journey Music David Mumford - Wayfaring stranger Musicbed.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #boston #travel #TheCruisingKiwis

SUSPICIOUS ENCOUNTER with BOATS SAILING OFFSHORE VENEZUELA COAST Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com This week we set sail on a six day, offshore passage, leaving French Guiana behind and heading north up the South American coast to Grenada in the Caribbean. Our sail takes us past Suriname, Guyana, the coast of Venezuela and the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. A stretch of water presently involved in some intense American military activity. Unfortunately there is no way to avoid the Venezuela coastline, however, to reduce risk we stay well offshore, away from coastal fishing boats and geopolitics. But even far from land, the ocean has ways of throwing curveballs. We witness a strange interaction between a freighter and an unidentified boat. Are they up to no good? We don't know. Is their behaviour suspicious? Absolutely. Music Musicbed WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #venezuela #TheCruisingKiwis

WE DISCOVER ABANDONED OFFSHORE PRISON - SAILING FRENCH GUIANA Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com In this episode we sail to the legendary Salvation islands (Iles du Salut) off the coast of French Guiana, a hauntingly beautiful archipelago with a dark history. Devil's Island was France's brutal offshore penal colony, For a hundred years, between 1853 and 1853, it was one of the most feared places on earth, where prisoners were shipped to join the colony of the damned. The harsh tropical conditions led to a terrifying mortality rate, where 75% of inmates died. Today, the abandoned, crumbling buildings are returning to nature, a silent reminder of their savage past. Music Musicbed WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #abandoned #prison #TheCruisingKiwis

FROM PIRATES TO PEACE - OFF GRID IN THE JUNGLE Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com After weeks of tension at sea, welcoming a shipwrecked family, escaping Brazil and being chased by suspicious boats, we finally press pause. In this episode we leave the coast of French Guiana behind and head deep into the rainforest for a rare off grid adventure. We Kayak upriver into the Jungle, camping overnight in a traditional open- sided carpet, sleeping in hammocks, swimming in the river and completely disconnecting from the modern world. This journey isn't about sailing miles or ticking of destinations. it's about healing, connection and sharing life together. music Musicbed.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #junglelife #frenchguiana #TheCruisingKiwis

CHASED BY PIRATES : WHAT WE LEARNED & HOW WE'D DEFEND OURSELVES Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com What to do after you're chased at sea? In our last episode, reshared a nail biting 40 minute chase off the coast of Brazil, a suspicious boat that later turned out drug runners. This episode is the aftermath. We break down what happened, what we learned from our encounter, and how it changed the way we think about sailing safet, piracy risk, and self-defence at sea. This is an honest discussion about how cruising sailors can better prepare for the unexpected. It's about knowledge, awareness, and preparation. Whether crossing oceans, coastal sailing, or dreaming of life aboard. WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #pirates #TheCruisingKiwis

EAST AFRICA TO AMERICAS - SAILING CHRISTMAS 2025 Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Merry Christmas & much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #christmas #TheCruisingKiwis

SHIPWRECKED. ROBBED. THEN CHASED BY PIRATES Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com Sailing the remote waters of Brazil has been intense and a lesson in rolling with the punches. After surviving a devastating shipwreck and robbery, our new crew was hoping for a safe passage north from the Amazon Delta to French Guiana. However, without warning, a fast moving boat appeared from nowhere and began following us. What started as concern quickly turned to fear as the pursuit continued for over 40 minutes. In this episode, we share an unsettling moment in our sailing life, navigating a suspect pirate encounter in one of the least patrolled stretches of ocean in South America. This is the reality of long distance sailing, where adventure, risk and resilience collide. Music Musicbed.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #pirates #Brazil

SHIPWRECKED & STRANDED ESCAPE from REMOTE NORTH BRAZIL ISLAND Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com Firstly a huge thank you to Rob, Iona and Irena for sharing their story with us. This week's episode is the true story of how our friends, a sailing family aboard 'Arco Iris' became shipwrecked on the remote island of Ilha dos Lençois, just a day after we had successfully navigated the same river system. They lost their home, their boat and nearly everything they owned. Showing remarkable resilience they managed to escape the island of Lençois aboard an open top catamaran by bartering what they could salvage from the wreck. The Catamaran delivered them, soaked and salty, to the mainland, where they exchanged their $25 000 salvaged water maker, for a 500 mile ride in the back of a ute to reach the safety of our floating home in Belem. MUSIC Musicbed.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #shipwreck #brazil

WE DIDN'T EXPECT THIS SAILING THE AMAZON Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com Welcome back to the Amazon Delta, a region we almost sailed past, yet now can't imagine skipping. This week, our journey takes an unexpected turn as a sailing family we met in Galinhos, Brazil, joins us aboard our floating home, after their sailing catamaran was tragically shipwrecked in the Lencois river system. Together we crossed the Pará River to the island town of Soure, Marajo - buffalo country. This part of Brazil has surprised us in every possible way: the kindness of the people, the unexpected tropical river beaches the buffalo riding police force, and of course our new shipwrecked crew, everyday feels like a plot twist, and you're with us for all of it. Music Musicbed.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #amazon #travel

SAILING THE AMAZON DELTA where WORLD"S GREATEST SAILOR was killed Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com This week we sail into the vast Amazon Delta, one of the most powerful and mysterious river systems on earth. It's a place of extraordinary beauty, rich culture and warm people, but also a region forever linked to a tragic moment in sailing history. In this episode we reflect on the legacy of Sir Peter Blake, the world famous New Zealander who was killed near the mouth of the Amazon in 2001. His story has shaped how many cruisers think about this part of Brazil, and it's impossible not to feel his presence as we navigate these same waters. But the Amazon Delta is far more than its darkest chapter. We share the reality of sailing here today, the remote communities, the wildlife and the challenges of navigating fishing boats and strong river currents, and the vibrant energy of Belém. Music Musicbed.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #amazon #brazil

ATTACKED AT ANCHOR IN REMOTE BRAZIL - Sailing Ilha dos Lençois Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com Ater a peaceful week anchored in Ilha dos Lençois, one of the most remote and beautiful spots on the north coast of Brazil, everything changed in an instant. What began as quiet days of work, turned into one of the most unsettling moments we've experienced while sailing. In broad daylight one morning, a neighbouring yacht in our anchorage was boarded at gunpoint by men arriving in a fishing boat. They demanded drugs and struck the sailor over the head, before fleeing empty handed, a stark reminder of how quickly paradise can turn. WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #Brazil #amazon #TheCruisingKiwis

Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ MAKING SAILORS OF OUR KIDS - HAND STEERING BRAZIL'S RUGGED COAST After two long days of hand steering through large currents and squalls, we finally reach Ilha dos Lençóis, a remote island off the northwest coast of Brazil. It's a place of surreal beauty, white sand dunes, deserted beaches, and flocks of scarlet ibis flying over turquoise lagoons. This episode follows our journey from Fortaleza to Lencois, a challenging stretch of Brazil's north coast, where relentless east to west currents and shallow seas test both us and our boat. With our autopilot "Bob' out of action, it's three nights and two days of hand steering before we find sanctuary in a remote fishing village. Once anchored, we discover a world of quiet simplicity and kindness, where fishing men's nets cross our path, and a bowl of fresh prawns becomes the perfect welcome after a tough passage. MUSIC musicbed.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis #sailing #brazil #TheCruisingKiwis

11 YEARS & 50,000 MILES SAILING AROUND THE WORLD After 11 years of owning our sailboat and seven years sailing two-thirds of the way around the world, we've replaced almost everything, from rigging and electronics to our sense of self at sea. So, are we still sailing the same boat? In this episode, filmed in beautiful Brazil, we dive into the ancient philosophical paradox of the Ship of Theseus and ask how it applies to sailors, long term cruising life, and the evolution of a boat that changes as much as we do. Music Musicbed.com Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #boatlife #brazil

THEY'RE BACKON THE BOAT! Sailing Brazil This week marks the return the boys, Declan and Ivan back to our floating home. We're anchored of the hidden paradise that is Galinhos, a remote fishing village on Brazil's north coast. It's the kind of place sailors dream about, unspoilt beaches , sweeping sand dunes, a safe anchorage and a warm friendly community, far removed from the bustle of mass tourism. It's also a kite surfing hotspot. Declan and Ivan couldn't wait to dust off the kite gear and get back on the water. Music Musicbed.com Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #brazil #TheCruisingKiwis

CAUGHT AT SEA! SHORT HAND SAILING THE COAST OF BRAZIL Join us as we continue our sailing adventure along the northeast coast of Brazil, short-handed, just the two of us aboard our cruising catamaran. With Declan and Ivan still back in England, Rob and I share the Night watches and face whatever the Atlantic throws our way: seasickness, strong winds, and even getting caught on a cray pot line miles from shore! From life aboard to the challenges of long distance sailing, this episode captures the reality of shorthanded cruising and the beauty (and chaos) of Brazil's coastline. Music Musicbed.com Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #TheCruisingKiwis

CAPTAIN POISONS HIS CREW?! | SAILING THE COAST OF BRAZIL Sailing the Brazilian coast isn't for the faint-hearted, and this week, it wasn't the sea that nearly took us down... it was our dinner. After safely arriving back in Brazil and slowly easing back in to live aboard life at Recife Marina, Rob accidentally cooked with what he thought was an onion, but turned out to be a toxic flower bulb from the local market. Cue a sick crew and a mystery to solve at sea. Join us as we sail north towards Galinhos, explore life in Recife Marina, and share the highs, lows, and laughs of live aboard life along the coast of Brazil. Music Musicbed.com Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #brazil #TheCruisingKiwis

SOLO SAILING THE BRAZIL COAST Welcome back aboard our floating home. After an unforgettable family reunion in Lucerne, Switzerland, where Finn and and Ben brought home silver for New Zealand at the rowing World Cup, Rob returns to Brazil for a solo sailing mission aboard our boat in the stunning marina of Sao Miguel. While the boys and I stay behind in England for some long, overdue family time, Rob takes on life at sea alone, tackling boat maintenance, navigating Brazilian waters, and settling back into the rhythms of cruising life. This episode captures the ever shifting tides of full-time sailing life, the calm, the chaos, and the constant adventure that comes with living aboard a catamaran. Music Musicbed.com Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #solo #sailing #TheCruisingKiwis

SAILING BRAZIL to SWITZERLAND FOR SURPRISE FAMILY REUNION in LUCERNE Welcome back aboard, but this week we're not at sea...we're in Switzerland. After a challenging sail up the coast of Brazil and a nerve-racking night entry into Sao Miguel, Rob, Declan and Ivan swap sails for a flight to Europe, thanks to the generosity of our amazing patron Andre. Three worlds collide in Lucerne, Switzerland, at the Rowing World Cup, for a family reunion at one of the most famous rowing courses in the world, Lake Rotsee. This episode is about more than travel and adventure, it's about the magic of reunion, the gift of shared moments, and the reminder that life is always better with the people you love the most. Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailing #switzerland #TheCruisingKiwis

BATTLING BRAZIL'S COASTLINE - ROUGH SEAS & NIGHTIME HARBOUR DRAMA Sailing Brazil's coastline turned out to be one of our most challenging passages yet. What started off for Rob and the boys as a straightforward trip north quickly became a test of grit, seamanship, and determination. With squalls rolling through and confused seas building, two boats in our group made the tough decision to turn back. They pushed on. And as night fell, we faced a harbour entrance that rivalled Knysna, South Africa for difficulty. Guided in under darkness, with breaking waves around us, this arrival will be etched in Rob's sailing memory forever. Music Musicbed.com Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #TheCruisingKiwis

EXCEPTIONAL BRAZIL - Amazing Country Amazing People For seven years, we've been sailing the world as a family, through sunshine and storms, chaos and calm. This week, our journey takes us from Brazil to England, with one theme running through it all: Life is better shared. The places we visit are incredible, but it's the people we share them with that make the memories unforgettable and keep us sailing happy. Music Musicbed Thank you for helping keep us afloat and supporting the creative process. You can be part of the crew for less than the price of a coffee. You can do so here: - Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis - Paymate https://www.kerryhamilltrust.com/donate/ - PayPal using our email thecruisingkiwis@gmail.com WEB SITE www.thecruisingkiwis.com SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/THECRUISINGKIWIS Much love to you all, Rob, Rachel, Finn, Declan, Ivan https://www.patreon.com/CruisingKiwis ***** Follow us in real time on Instagram and Facebook @thecruisingkiwis @finn_hamill @declan_hamill @ivanhamill #sailinglife #brazil #TheCruisingKiwis