Our Team

Viki Moore

Viki is the Managing Director of Island Cruising.

She is a lifelong sailor, qualified RYA Offshore Yachtmaster, former Director of Yachting New Zealand, founder of Women Who Sail New Zealand, Regional Rear Commodore - South Pacific for the Ocean Cruising Club, President of the Little Ship Club of Canterbury, former On Water Operations Manager for SailGP, a Seven Seas Cruising Association Cruising Station Host,  and has a wealth of sailing experience under her belt.

She has also been recognised for her services to the sailing community and received a Yachting New Zealand Excellence Award in 2016 & 2023 and the Ocean Cruising Club Award in 2021 for extraordinary service to the cruising community at large.

Viki purchased Island Cruising in 2021 & Down Under Rally in 2023. The business provides resources for cruisers wanting to prepare for long coastal or offshore voyages. We also run yacht cruising rallies around Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the South Pacific; namely Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia, and further afield to French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Samoa & Niue.

Gemma Dooley

Having come to sailing a little later in life, Gemma embarked on this journey four years ago when she and her partner rescued a written-off Coast 34 in Bluff, New Zealand. Since then, they’ve lived aboard, exploring the stunning coastlines of New Zealand while dedicating themselves to rebuilding the boat to its former glory.

After two years of hard work, Gemma and her partner set sail for the South Pacific, eager to discover new horizons and embrace the adventures that await.

With a strong background in events planning, Gemma combines her organisational skills with her love for sailing, bringing a fresh perspective to the Island Cruising team. She’s excited to contribute her passion and knowledge, helping fellow sailors create unforgettable experiences on the water.

Cecile de Ruijter

About five years ago Cecile and her partner brought their first boat and have lived aboard ever since. Having jumped in the deep end head first, there were many new experiences and challenges ahead of her. Yet Cecile had the drive to learn and a dream to sail to distant lands and after years of hard work repairing and preparing, she finally got to live the dream and sail off to the islands.

Cecile has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and event management and is excited to share her experience and vision with the team. Having been a part of the 2024 Pacific Rally, she was keen to be involved with the future of this fantastic event and to also help other cruisers live the dream.