We Flew to Australia for the Same Price as a Boat Part — Sailing Delos Made It Happen

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:06 +0000

A $2,000 boat part. Weeks of waiting. Shipping to Fiji.
Or... fly to Australia and build it ourselves.

In this episode, we make the call that makes no sense on paper — and ends up being one of the best decisions we've made this season. Warren and Erica leave SV VA safely at a marina in Fiji and fly to Australia for a week of hands-on boat building, exploration, and time with two of the most legendary people in the sailing world: Brian and Karin from Sailing Delos.

The mission: build a custom aluminium part from scratch in the Delos boatyard — the same yard where Delos 2.0, one of the most ambitious custom aluminium sailboat builds in cruising history, is taking shape. Warren gets his hands dirty with scrap aluminium and comes home with a part that costs less, fits better, and comes with a story.

Sometimes the DIY solution isn't just about the money. It's about the experience, the community, and turning a boat problem into an international adventure.

🎯 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE:
– Why we flew to Australia instead of ordering a $2,000 boat part
– Behind the scenes of the Sailing Delos 2.0 custom aluminium build
– Warren building a custom boat part from scratch in the Delos boatyard
– A week of exploring Australia while VA waits in Fiji
– How the cruising community solves problems together

📍 LOCATIONS: Fiji (SV VA) → Australia (Delos boatyard)

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We're Warren and Erica, we've been sailing full time for 7 years, with the last 3 years exploring the South Pacific. We share the real, unfiltered cruising life—the navigation challenges, the freediving adventures, and the moments that make it all worth it.

📍 Currently in: Fiji, island-hopping through the Yasawas
⛵ Plan: 6+ months exploring as many islands as we can

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