Farmers from Taranaki in New Zealand, Andrew and Sibylle Sulzberger share their feedback on the 11-night Yasawa Islands Cruising trip they have just completed on the 105-foot Sea Breeze III with Ocean

A resident of California, USA and traveller who has been all over the world, Blake Milam shares his feedback on the 11-night Yasawa Islands Cruising trip he has just completed on the 105-foot Sea Bree

A resident of California, USA and traveller who has been all over the world, Adrian Pearson shares her feedback on the 11-night Yasawa Islands Cruising trip she has just completed on the 105-foot Sea

A quick update from David Hows on the latest challenges at Ocean Sailing Expeditions over the past few months. The addition of Awen and Sea Breeze III have added new challenges for the team. David shares thoughts on recent events and what lies ahead.

Join the us onboard the 105-foot Sea Breeze III an expedition to explore North Minerva Reef on the 15 night passage from Opua to Fiji. Explore the remote North Minerva Reef and swim, fish, snorkel and kayak. See some unique sights, few ever get to experience. Join us for a 15 night ocean adventure from just $3,780. Find out more: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/opua-to-fiji-passage-15-nights-sea-breeze-iii

Join the crew of our 72 foot yachts for an expedition to explore and experience the best of New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific Islands. Explore the remote islands, reefs, fiords, rivers and harbours. Hike, swim, fish, snorkel and kayak. See some unique sights, few ever get to experience. Join us for a 6 - 23 night sailing adventure. Find out more: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/sailing-calendar-expeditions

Join us aboard on a 72 foot sailing yacht, or 105-foot small ship, for a stunning cruise, to an adventure packed destination and experience the best of New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific Islands. Explore the remote islands, snorkel the reefs, immerse yourself in local culture, swim with the sea life or just relax on golden beaches. See some unique sights, few ever get to experience. Join us for an unforgettable 3 - 14 night cruise by sail or small ship. Find out more: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/sailing-calendar-cruises

Join a sailing yacht or small ship cruise or expedition, to explore the best of the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. Enjoy swimming with the Manta Rays, underwater caves, snorkelling stunning reefs, swimming and authentic Fijian Culture. Choose from 7 - 12 night cruises and expeditions. Find out more: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/fiji-sailing-events

Join the crew on our 60-72 foot yachts for an ocean race, cruise or expedition, to explore and experience the best of Australia. Explore the Tasmania, the Australian East Coast, Lord Howe Island, Middleton Reef, and Elizabeth Reef or join our 2026 expedition to the top end of Australia. Try your hand at an ocean race or regatta, as race crew on our IMOCA Open 60, high performance, race yacht: Awen Join us for a 6 - 23 night sailing adventure. Find out more: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/australian-sailing-events

Join a sailing yacht or small ship, cruise or expedition, to explore the best of New Zealand. Explore the Bay of Islands, Hauraki Gulf and Marlborough Sounds on 3 - 12 night cruises and expeditions. Find out more: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/new-zealand-sailing-events

We are excited to launch our a live trip booking system, packed with features that include faster ways to search for sailing events, personalised cabin selection, more couple and group options, multi-currency, a simpler registration process and the ability to reserve a berth or cabin for 7 days, while you finalise your travel plans and holiday leave.

A 40 minute webinar focused on the steps and training required to join our IMOCA Open 60 crew for a passage, regatta or race event. Do you have the drive for adventure and the desire to push your limits? Whether you're an experienced sailor or a keen adventurer looking for the ultimate challenge, Ocean Sailing Expeditions invites you to a free exclusive webinar that will take you inside the exciting world of ocean racing. Join Sharon Ferris-Choat and David Hows as they dive into what makes our offshore racing events an unforgettable experience. Whether you dream of competing in an iconic race or want to test yourself in an adrenaline-pumping passage, this webinar will show you how you can take part - full training provided! No matter what level of experience you are starting at, we have racing events that can match your goals. Join the Awen crew: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/awen-sailing-events

Escape the winter blues and set sail for the Pacific Islands! ?? Learn the ropes, sail through crystal-clear waters, and snorkel alongside vibrant marine life. No experience? No problem! Our adventures are open to all ages and skill levels. ? Our 2025 sailing calendar is now live - start planning your dream adventure today: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/fiji-sailing-events

A 60 minute webinar (plus 30 minutes Q&A). Do you have the drive for adventure and the desire to push your limits? Whether you're an experienced sailor or a keen adventurer looking for the ultimate challenge, Ocean Sailing Expeditions invites you to a free exclusive webinar that will take you inside the exciting world of ocean racing. Join Sharon Ferris-Choat and David Hows as they dive into what makes our offshore racing events an unforgettable experience. Whether you dream of competing in an iconic race or want to test yourself in an adrenaline-pumping passage, this webinar will show you how you can take part - full training provided! No matter what level of experience you are starting at, we have racing events that can match your goals. Join the race crew at: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/awen-sailing-events

A 40-minute webinar covering the highlights of the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. Our expedition yachts and life onboard, the 8-day and 12-day itinerary, what's included, what to expect on a Yasawa Islands Expedition, with Ocean Sailing Expeditions. Find out more about upcoming Fiji events: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/fiji-sailing-events

A 60-minute webinar (plus 10 minutes Q&A) covering the highlights of the Yasawa Islands in Fiji. Our expedition yachts and life onboard, the 8-day and 12-day itinerary, what's included, what to expect on a Yasawa Islands Expedition, with Ocean Sailing Expeditions, sailing calendar, availability and webinar promotional offer. Find out more about upcoming Fiji events: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/fiji-sailing-events Take advantage of the promotional offer: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/fiji

A big business update from founder David Hows and new Membership release for 2025. David shares the exciting plans for 2025 and the unique position the business is now in. Find out more about Membership: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/membership

David Hows catches up with Sharon Ferris-Choat for a debrief on the IMOCA Open 60 project - Awen. With less than 8 weeks to get Awen into MCA Cat 0 survey and to the start line, for the what turned out to be a treacherous edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, it was mission impossible. Despite the odds, Sharon led a passionate team, who worked around the clock during October and November of 2024, to then cross the Tasman from Opua to Sydney in early December and make it to the start line. Miraculously final approval to race was given by the CYCA just 4 hours before the race started. It was a refit and upgrade project of epic proportions and nail biting right to the end. We had no plan B, we simply had to complete the 700+ tasks in less than 7 weeks, to make the dream possible. And then the race got underway with gusts of 50 knots plus, hitting the fleet of 103 starters on the first night. The carnage that unfolded over the following 2-3 days was horrendous, as 30 yachts retired with broken masts, lost steering, water ingress, torn sails, injured bodies and the list goes on. Tragically 2 lives were lost, when crew members were hit by booms and mainsheets and a man overboard was successfully recovered during a moon-less night at sea. There are lessons in this for all of us. This the remarkable story of Sharon's leadership and seamanship, to pull a rookie crew together for the first time, 3 weeks earlier and to deliver them safely from Sydney to Hobart, despite hitting speeds of 24 knots plus at times, on a boat they were still learning to sail. Race with Sharon on Awen: https://oceansailingexpeditions.com/sailing-calendar-racing

David's daughter Madison interviews him about life lessons, building a sailing business, setbacks, challenges and the future ahead. In this episode, Madison dive's into Davids background as a 16-year school leaver and the journey he took, to launch and build Ocean Sailing Expeditions at age 50. This episode as about passion and resilience and not being afraid to take risks, if you believe in something, no matter what stage in in life you are at.

A pictorial summary of the challenges, new adventures, new vessels, new crew and weather we had to contend with in 2024. David Hows shares the year through his eyes and talks about the behind the scenes challenges of leading an adventure sailing company.