9 May

This boat is on the rally.

My partner and I are on the rally and sailed (with crew) from Southport to noumea, Fiji and then to New Zealand for the summer months.   We have a lovely beneteau 57 and you would get your own cabin and head.   We will provide all food and pay your airfare from Fiji back to NZ.  We will be looking to head to Fiji via Minerva reef in the next weather window.

If you are interested please email your sailing CV to - supertrampofsydney@gmail.com

28 April 

Hi everyone,

For an upcoming sailing trip from Opua to Bundaberg in late July (with a potential stopover in New Caledonia), we’re looking for one experienced crew member to join us.

The vessel is a 46ft Grand Soleil, freshly and fully refitted to the highest standards with a strong focus on safety.

Ideally, you’ll have solid offshore experience, with current Offshore Survival and Sea Medic certificates preferred, and be confident on longer passages.

If you’re keen, please get in touch with Fran - 021 1904155 franziska@huelsmeyer.co.nz

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26 April

Crew Wanted – Offshore Delivery (SY Axonite)
New Zealand – Australia – Mauritius - South Africa

Looking for competent crew for a multi-leg offshore delivery.
• Unpaid position
• Travel to/from vessel covered (conditions apply)
• No Contribution required.
• Serious working passage, not a holiday.

Yacht Specifications SY Axonite
LOA: 20.90 m
Width: 5.20 m
Depth: 1.50 – 3.20 m
Displacement: 29.50 T
https://kmyachtbuilders.com/fleet/axonite-69-axonite/

Delivery Legs:
Leg 1: Yacht Preparation & Sea trials → Whangārei (New Zealand) → Mackay (Australia) (Offshore)
25 May – 24 June 2026

Leg 2: Mackay → Great Barrier Reef → Darwin (Coastal / Offshore)
15 July – 10 August 2026

Leg 3: Darwin → Mauritius → Cape Town (Bluewater)
10 August – 10 October 2026

Preference will be given to crew available for multiple legs, particularly those able to join for the final two legs of the journey

Requirements
• Offshore/ Blue water watch experience (incl. night watches)
• Confident helming, sail handling, reefing.
• Physically and mentally fit
• Must be able to stand night watches offshore
Looking For
• Reliable team players with a professional attitude
• People who understand this is a working delivery

Important
• Crew must have personal travel & medical insurance incl. medical repatriation
• Travel covered unless dismissed for behaviour/safety reasons

To Apply Send:
• Brief Application Letter covering sailing experience / motivation
• Nautical CV
• Qualifications
• Which leg(s) you want
• Your home location (where you travel from/to)

Incomplete messages will not be considered!

Send application by email to hb@Xiphian.com

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17 April

This boat is on the rally:

Experienced crew wanted. A couple is ideal, but applications from individuals are also welcome. 

All or part of the passage is available (outbound legs, return legs, or full round trip). Compatibility, a positive attitude, and willingness to share watches and boat duties are essential. Offshore blue-water experience is highly regarded.

Itinerary Overview

• Outbound: Depart Mackay, Queensland, Australia, in May 2026 bound for Nouméa, New Caledonia, via selected atolls and reefs (weather permitting).
• Continue to Vanuatu then Fiji.
• Return: October 2026, reversing the route back to Mackay.
• Total Duration: Approximately 5–6 months (subject to weather, stops, and conditions).
• Key Notes: All passages are weather-dependent. 

2005 Perry 43 Passagemaker catamaran (solid blue-water cruiser, comfortable 
for extended passages).

Skipper Age: 62 years — in good health, easy-going personality. Ex Telecommunications business owner, electronics and IT proficiency. Happily married; non-sailing wife remains ashore. Three adult children.

I am happy to provide further details, CV, or vessel survey if required.
Skipper: Lawrence (Lawrie) Nelson
Contact: LN@L3.net.au 0447 923 435
Vessel: La Paloma – Perry 43 Passagemaker

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23 March

Cruising Opportunity  Greek Islands

We have a short window for crew member(s) to join us on our Beneteau Oceanis 461 this season 20 June to 09 July.

Enquires to Bill Mathews 021 459560, billmathews.21@gmail.com 

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South Island Adventure

We are planning to head south on our Balance 451 catamaran this December. 

We are planning to be away 4 months.

We are currently based in Tauranga and have a buddy boat with good friends on an Amel 52. 

We are looking for a chilled but competent couple who are keen to share an adventure in the South Island this coming summer. 

Please contact 
Shelley Bradish-Cooney

shelley.ghostcat@gmail.com