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Read more about the article Chapter 182:  We sailed 9,866 nautical miles in 2025, now what?!?!?

Chapter 182: We sailed 9,866 nautical miles in 2025, now what?!?!?

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:January 11, 2026
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2025 was a BIG year for Sailing Meraviglia! When we started out the year in Panama, we knew we had some big adventures ahead and we were not sure whether…

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Read more about the article Chapter 181:  The Last Hurrah of Hefty Hazel

Chapter 181: The Last Hurrah of Hefty Hazel

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:December 31, 2025
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We started our final exploration of the North Island after a couple of days in Whangarei getting Meraviglia fully prepared for our departure to the US for 4 or 5…

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Read more about the article Chapter 180:  Adventures with “Hefty Hazel” Part Two

Chapter 180: Adventures with “Hefty Hazel” Part Two

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:December 23, 2025
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We began our second week of exploring with Hefty Hazel by heading down the New Zealand Wine Trail to Martinborough. The views were stunning, it felt like we were driving…

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Read more about the article Chapter 179: The Adventures of “Hefty Hazel” – Part One

Chapter 179: The Adventures of “Hefty Hazel” – Part One

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:December 14, 2025
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Our campervan adventures began on Saturday, 12/2.  We took the bus from downtown Whangarei to Auckland city center.  The bus was great- comfortable, convenient, on time, and with the added…

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Read more about the article Chapter 173:  Weather windows and passage anxiety…

Chapter 173: Weather windows and passage anxiety…

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:October 5, 2025
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We started our week in windy Port Denerau! On Monday, we went ashore to do some provisioning, dispose of oil from our oil change, and of course, eat some more…

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Read more about the article Chapter 171:  Windy reef entrances and back to civilization…

Chapter 171: Windy reef entrances and back to civilization…

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:September 14, 2025
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We started last week on Beqa in Vaga Bay.  We had a few quiet days there waiting for a good window to head back towards the main island of Viti…

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Read more about the article Chapter 169:  Jungle trails and hidden caves…

Chapter 169: Jungle trails and hidden caves…

  • Post author:Kim Stephens
  • Post published:August 31, 2025
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We left Mana island for Kaduvu on Monday morning. It was a bright sunny morning without a lot of wind so we had to motor for the first couple of…

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Starting to say our goodbyes in Seguin as we get r Starting to say our goodbyes in Seguin as we get ready to return to Meraviglia in New Zealand. What a lovely surprise from our St. Andrew’s friends 💛 We especially love the Moana soundtrack and the “Starboard” wine 🍷 Your prayers and blessings are a lovely send off! 😊
Woo hoo 🙌 Look what’s coming soon to Sailing Merav Woo hoo 🙌 Look what’s coming soon to Sailing Meraviglia!! Thanks @zoomsails !!!
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