Log: 29/12

Voyage 907 has begun with a lovely sailing breeze! The trainees have learnt to climb the rigging, set a sail and slept their first night aboard. Friendships are forming, there is smiles and laughter all around.

Log: 31/12

This morning the trainees paddled ashore at Rotoroa Island to stretch their legs and play beach games. This afternoon we set lots of sails and headed off to Great Barrier Island, to the safe anchorage of Smokehouse Bay. There are some strong winds forecast for tonight and tomorrow but we will be very secure in the shelter of Port Fitzroy Harbour.

Log: 32/12

Today we hiked on the beautiful Kaikoura Island, out to a rocky outcrop looking back over the Hauraki Gulf and Little Barrier Island. A refreshing swim was enjoyed when we got back to the ship and now we are looking forward to New Year's Eve. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year from everyone onboard!

Log: 3/1

Yesterday was spent exploring the wild West Coast of Great Barrier Island. Exploring the bush and finishing up with a swim at the beach. Today we have set our sails and are having a lovely passage across the Hauraki Gulf heading towards Kawau Island.

Log: 6/1

We have spent a lovely time up around Kawau Island sailing the little Luggers and climbing to the top of the mast to check out the view. It's Trainee Day now and Sails are going up! We are heading for Motuihe Island where we will spend our final night together as Voyage 907.