We are in the direct path of tropical cyclone Vaianu as it heads for New Zealand’s north island but we’re hoping that our preparations will be enough as we get our boat ready in the yard for the weather to deteriorate throughout the day. We’ve tied the boat down to concrete blocks and stored all our solar panels and things that were underneath the boat in a shed so that they are protected. Here we go!

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⚠️ SIZE MATTERS… IN A STORM. A giant yacht SURFS the wave and blows past a tiny sailboat 😳 One wrong move = disaster. Would you trust the ocean here? 🌊 #SailingDanger #StormSurfing #OceanPower #NotAMovie #YachtLife #SeaChaos #ViralSailing

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We had just finished installing our Auto Pilot and took her out so we could do the calibrations. Well, while we were out, we couldn't help but take her for a "spin" - please forgive the expletive at the end, I just couldn't contain myself! If you enjoyed the video, please give it a thumbs up! Subscribe at http://youtube.com/svrocinante We're a Live-aboard, Sailing Couple and we started this journey almost 14 years ago, when we purchased our first sailboat, a Catalina 30 TRBS in 2003! A lot has changed since then and we hope to share our ongoing adventure with the world! As we start to add content, you'll find that this is much more than a sailing channel, it is about embracing life & finding out how little you need to be truly happy! We'll share beautiful sunsets, gorgeous vistas, amazing food and most importantly the exceptional people we meet along the way. So join us as we continue our journey and you just might decide to get out there yourself - if nothing else, we're sure to make you smile! Carlos & Maria S/V Rocinante For more fun & games, Join our Virtual Crew aboard S/V Rocinante http://svrocinante.com - Check out our Website! http://facebook.com/SV-Rocinante-1528591100514465 - Like us on Facebook http://twitter/SV_Rocinante - Follow us on Twitter http://instagram.com/svrocinante - Follow us on Instagram http://pinterest.com/SVRocinante - Follow us on Pinterest http://svrocinante.com/thank-you - Do you have an overwhelming need to show your appreciation? Buy us a cold one!

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"We unloaded from the tender onto a white sandy beach where there was a pontoon-of-sorts, two men sweeping, a patrol boat and a lot of hermit-crabs. We tiptoed into the crystal clear water, in the lee of the curving coconut palms......... followed by some of the boys carrying bloody meat scraps. As soon as the blood began dripping into the water, the sharks were there. They shot past and around us with jaws snapping and tails flicking in every direction. As more blood and meat hit the water, their numbers increased and we were standing right in the middle of a feeding frenzy. Some of us snorkelled and the others just looked down through the water`s surface into the tangle of cruising killers! The sharks were black-tipped youngsters, but the profile of a baby shark and a full-grown adult is exactly the same, and when we put our heads into the water and scanned around, there was little to tell our brains that these babies were harmless! I kept my fingers curled into my palms......" (Joanna Simpson) https://www.thesevenseas.net/raja-ampat/

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Life at sea isn’t always calm sunsets. Sometimes it’s storms, swells and long nights where the ocean reminds you who’s boss. Respect to everyone out here sailing regardless of weather. ⚓🌊 #horizontales #lifeatsea #roughweather #chiefofficer

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