I caught a fish using pasta for bait
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I caught a fish using pasta for bait

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and I needed to start catching fish. I knew things would get better if I could catch some lttle…

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Sailing around Kawau Bay in 15 to 20 knots
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Sailing around Kawau Bay in 15 to 20 knots

After surviving a few outings I decided to give myself a challenge – to circumnavigate Kawau Island. This would be a rather ambitious feat if…

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My first time solo sailing
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My first time solo sailing on my little sailboat

After motoring from the Mahurangi Harbour to Kawau Island it wasn’t long before I was “ready” to try my hand at actual sailing. I say…

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My first time boating alone
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My First Time Boating Alone – Never Do It Like This!

Hi everyone. I’d been living aboard Puddle Jumper for three months waiting for the weather to improve. It got to the point where I was…

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Mike's Alive - My Survival Adventure
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I Finally Moved Aboard!

Hello from onboard Puddle Jumper! Yes I have finally made it onto the water – a couple of weeks ago actually – and am building…

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Say hello to Puddle Jumper
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Say hello to Puddle Jumper

Hi friends. I’d like to introduce to you a boat I picked up from a good kiwi guy named Jason. This boat is a 7-meter…

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