Episode 19 - NZ North Circumnavigation (Part 3)

✨ Episode 19 - NZ North Circumnavigation (Part 3) Welcome aboard Part 3 of SV Thistle’s circumnavigation of New Zealand’s North Island! This leg of the journey takes us deep into the Tasman Sea — filled with unpredictable swells, midnight watches, crew antics, and yes... FINALLY, some actual fish on the line (or not? You decide). In this episode: 🎣 Will Trevor finally break the fishing drought? 🌊 What do you do when you're 100 miles offshore? 🛥️ Life onboard under motor and sail, including night watches, cabin chaos, and homemade ceviche. 🐬 Plus, dolphin sightings, sea banter, and the eternal mystery: port or antport? 🐟 What You’ll See: Hilarious (and mostly hopeless) fishing commentary 3 a.m. sail shifts & sunset whiskey traditions Crew updates: Jason's sea legs, Trevor's a Ginger?! Cillian's apparent espresso addiction! Some of the most honest, raw moments of life offshore Dolphin encounters and breathtaking Tasman sunsets Boat life chores, sarcasm, and survival through laughter 📍 Where Are We? Sailing from the top of the North Island down toward Nelson — riding lumpy seas, chasing tuna, and trying not to lose crew overboard (or our minds). 🎣 Quote of the Trip: "Two tuna in two minutes. We stopped fishing... I'm sure there's more." — An optimistic (and possibly hallucinating) crew member ⛵ New to the Channel? SV Thistle is a sailing adventure series featuring our real, unfiltered journey around New Zealand. Expect laughs, spills, salty language, fishing lies, and a bit of good old-fashioned seamanship. 📺 Watch Part 1 here → https://youtu.be/oYmt_qFgGgY?si=DTRwsk9_oBtG-ILj 📺 Watch Part 2 here → https://youtu.be/yPF4O4sAs9Q?si=i8LwRPyy1gL6CI-7 👍 Like what you see? Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this with your mates — it helps us keep making content from the middle of the ocean. 📸 Follow us on Facebook: @SVThistle 🔔 New episodes monthly (if we can manage it) — Hit the bell so you don’t miss out! #SailingNewZealand #SVThistle #SailingLife #FishingFail #Circumnavigation #OffshoreSailing #SailingVlog #TasmanSea #BoatLife #Dolphins #OceanAdventurelater