Sailing Te Tāiko

Sailing Te Tāiko

We’re Adam and Vicki. A nomadic duo who traded land life for a life afloat. Follow us to see what we see and what it's like living a nomadic lifestyle. After spending 2.5 years exploring New Zealand's coastline, Tāiko is now a CAT 1 registered boat and we have made our first offshore passage sailing from New Zealand to Fiji where we currently are.

In December 2021 we moved aboard our sailboat Te Tāiko, a Chico 40. Tāiko is our floating home. She gives us the freedom to go anywhere the wind and weather allows. Our plan? We try not to make too many plans but we're currently in Fiji and will see where wind and sea will take us next. In the meantime, follow along with us as we navigate this lifestyle whilst sharpening our skills sailing New Zealand waters. We release a new video every Sunday.


BOAT CLEAT INSTALLATION

BOAT CLEAT INSTALLATION

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  • @DOUBLEDEFENSE
    @DOUBLEDEFENSEКүн бұрын

    Use the roller from prop speed next time it’s way faster etc

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaikoКүн бұрын

    Ok thanks for the tip, we will check that out next time

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn1869Күн бұрын

    i wuulc never leave

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaikoКүн бұрын

    It’s so beautiful

  • @muza1404
    @muza14043 күн бұрын

    Hi folks great to be on board with you for the trip your camera it a bit blurry or out of focus sometimes makes it a bit hard to watch. 😊

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 күн бұрын

    Thank you and thanks for watching. Thank you for the feedback. Yes, we try but we’re still learning and we were still getting use to our smaller Sony camera. However, on our crossing to Fiji we lost both our drone and our smaller Sony so relying mostly on GoPros and our bigger Sony until we can afford a new camera. Wish us luck and we hope you will continue to follow us on our journey. Adam & Vicki

  • @muza1404
    @muza14043 күн бұрын

    All good mate, looking forward to seeing what adventures you guys get up to 😊

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @petergeary9160
    @petergeary91605 күн бұрын

    good for you guys

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko4 күн бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @meofnz2320
    @meofnz232011 күн бұрын

    I use Henleys prop wax. Warm the prop with a heat gun and smear it on! Lasted well on my Putiki Bay mooring.

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko11 күн бұрын

    We’ve never heard of Henley’s prop wax. Will look into it. Thanks for sharing that.

  • @Coleen-Love
    @Coleen-Love16 күн бұрын

    Nice boat -- BUT -- this is hard to say to you guys but you must hear it. NZ is becoming such a far leftist anti-American anti-free country that you should simply move and come here. The idea that your commies want you to "certify" your boat before being "allowed" to leave NZ is a total disgrace. Maybe you can't see how you appear, but to an outsider you look completely beaten down and robbed of your sense of freedom and adventure. GET THE HELL out of NZ forever. If you need help getting free and moving here just ping me. I will set up a team to rescue you and get you a new start. Take action. What happened to your country during the big cold was an international disgrace.

  • @lustigerwitz9931
    @lustigerwitz993116 күн бұрын

    Came here to see what it takes to leave New Zealand by sailboat with CAT 1. Got what felt like 10 minutes intro and 10 minutes manual bilge pump. Thanks for sharing anyway.

  • @ambikesandboards
    @ambikesandboards18 күн бұрын

    I thought you was gonna say all the requirements for CAT 1. I was curious being from the USA we don't have any of the sort. Thanks for sharing

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko18 күн бұрын

    Thank you for your message and for watching. It’s a long list but you can Google Yachting New Zealand Offshore Safety Standards to see what NZ registered yachts have to meet to go offshore. It took us 3 years because of the expense for us to meet these standards plus the upgrades we had to make to be able to live/work full time on Te Tāiko. Tāiko had never been offshore so we had a long list! It’s quite a big thing.

  • @nortonmolly
    @nortonmolly18 күн бұрын

    I don’t think you explained why a Cat 1 is necessary. Is it just to get insurance for offshore sailing. Or will the Customs people not stamp your passport if you try to clear out of the country? Did you really put in a whole new engine? You got a mention on James the sailor man Instagram page today. I see you made it successfully to Fiji, well done 👍👍

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko18 күн бұрын

    Thanks for commenting. Yes Customs require a Cat 1 certificate when clearing out of NZ if your vessel is NZ registered. So it’s an absolute requirement for NZ vessels departing NZ. Yes we replaced the aging engine with a BetaMarine45T. It’s a great little engine. Thank you our first offshore passage went well and we are now plotting a course to remote eastern islands of Fiji which we will show in future episodes. Thanks heaps for watching! Cheers Adam

  • @claverton
    @claverton21 күн бұрын

    Good vid thanks. I'm working out what to do for my boat ie a fourth reef point in the main or buy a trisail. Any thoughts? I see some people install a separate track for the trisail but I'm not sure what's wrong with using the existing mainsail track which is how I think you were doing it. I suppose advantage of the separate mainsail track is you can have the sail up on the cabin top all ready to go plus you can set the thing lower down the mast lowering the center of effort slightly. Disadvantage would be the extra track riveted on the outside of the mast might be a potential point of failure.

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko21 күн бұрын

    Thanks for your comment and question. We were having a new main made so we had four reefing points put in, the fourth is about the same area as the trysail. For the trysail we had a track fitted so that like you say the sail can be set up and used independently of the main. I think the main issue for sharing a track would be having to remove the mainsail to fit the trysail - that isn’t easy even at the dock let alone if preparing for heavy weather at sea. I would recommend going the extra mile to have dedicated storm sails (with a separate trysail track) so you know you have options. Thanks again for watching! Cheers Adam

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn1869Ай бұрын

    Have a wonderfulcand safe time

  • @bricktopperheadon5490
    @bricktopperheadon5490Ай бұрын

    The pain is real. I like doing most boat jobs, but the list keeps growing, now I'm putting them off, which is the worst thing to do. Just exhausted.

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaikoАй бұрын

    I hear you and think you can get burnt out over time if working really hard on it. I think important to go sailing to get the payback/positive side

  • @nortonmolly
    @nortonmollyАй бұрын

    Well done thanks for the video 👍👍

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaikoАй бұрын

    Thank you and thanks for watching!

  • @grimhaggis
    @grimhaggisАй бұрын

    I live just up the road from the Currach🍺🍺

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaikoАй бұрын

    Awesome. Beautiful spot Tryphena. Thanks for watching.

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn1869Ай бұрын

    Just send me a thumbs up every day

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn1869Ай бұрын

    Please be safe

  • @TT-tn1dp
    @TT-tn1dp2 ай бұрын

    Fantastic sanctuary and birdlife overview thanks, a great place to visit.

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko2 ай бұрын

    Thanks, TT!

  • @russellneville7145
    @russellneville71452 ай бұрын

    Yes very interesting. Our boat has hydraulic steering & I haven't worked out a redundancy method for it yet. A hydrovane is one of idea, but still haven't given up on an emergency tilla & I won't untill I work something out. Good job guys. Keep up the good work 💪. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Russell. That’s boats, always something to think about! Thanks for watching and we may see you in the Bay of Islands soon.

  • @janine6310
    @janine63102 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. We haven't even thought that the tiller won't fit and it's directly in behind the steering wheel

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Janine!

  • @JaittPenguin
    @JaittPenguin2 ай бұрын

    Excellent and great belt and braces approach.

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! And thanks for watching

  • @ToSeeTheSea
    @ToSeeTheSea3 ай бұрын

    Nice Chico. I know them well. kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3t8maSFhcTJfJs.html

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for commenting and nice clip sailing under storm sails! What’s the Chios name and where is/was it based?

  • @davidbrain
    @davidbrain3 ай бұрын

    Look out for Wonderwall a Beneteau Oceanis 46.1

  • @leonardowillrich1849
    @leonardowillrich18493 ай бұрын

    See you out there. Tchau.

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 ай бұрын

    Yes we hope so - see you out there!

  • @pamelawaring6836
    @pamelawaring68363 ай бұрын

    Haa! I came down the hill from the loo the same way as you, past the rope swing..and yes it was a bit treacherous! 😆

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 ай бұрын

    But I bet you weren’t as dramatic! Miss you guys ❤️

  • @pamelawaring6836
    @pamelawaring68363 ай бұрын

    @@sailingtetaiko …well I wasn’t on camera! Which is probably good as the odd “f*k me !” may have popped out on the way down!!😂😂

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @AnthonyParr-do5jk
    @AnthonyParr-do5jk3 ай бұрын

    Gotta love the Barrier 🙂

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 ай бұрын

    We’re with you on that!

  • @TT-tn1dp
    @TT-tn1dp3 ай бұрын

    A great area so well presented by you both!

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 ай бұрын

    Hi TT, thanks so much for the feedback on the Smokehouse Bay visit. It’s such a great place and we love receiving feedback on our videos - thank you! As always, thank you for watching. Cheers Vicki and Adam

  • @janine6310
    @janine63103 ай бұрын

    Hi there. What diameter dyneema did you use?

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 ай бұрын

    @janine6310 we used 6 mm it’s the one with the red indicator core which shows chafing and is approved by YNZ in terms of Cat 1. Let me know if you want more details re materials or specific splicing - it’s pretty easy once you know how.

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn18693 ай бұрын

    Adam is very handy and that looks a lot safer

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 ай бұрын

    Thank you Karol! It definitely needed the upgrade.

  • @psr1868
    @psr18683 ай бұрын

    Hi Vicki, I'm a solo kiwi sailor currently in Florida doing some needed work on my 28ft boat before continuing on with my journey home, GOOD on you for being brave and making the steps into what I'm sure will be some awesome adventures for you guys.. your video makes me homesick for NZ cruising. I look forward to more from you both . .. .

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 ай бұрын

    @psr1868 Thank you for your kind comment and for watching the video. We do have some beautiful cruising grounds here. It sounds like you w been on an adventure of your own. Our first boat was a nova 28 so I have some idea of how much room there is! Did you leave from New Zealand? We may see you somewhere along the way.

  • @psr1868
    @psr18683 ай бұрын

    @@sailingtetaiko Hi Vicki, oh yes I've been cruising a longtime now, Some 33 years with 96,000 miles and 76 countries to date. I'm in my sixties now, this is my second cruising boat ,down sizing from a 42' yawl to my current 28' stoutly built offshore cutter . I sailed to the south Pacific from New Zealand,one thing leads to another and 100,000 miles later I'm still at it . I've zig zagged all over the planet. Next year I should be home in NZ ,The intention is cruising in NZ summers then escape to Fiji,Tonga etc for the winters . My boat is "WAIRUA" I'm sure we will cross paths.. Cheers Paul.

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 ай бұрын

    @@psr1868 Hi Paul, that's incredible! Sounds like you should have a channel of your own. What an adventure. You never know where this lifestyle will take you. That's our next move to depart New Zealand waters and we're on the countdown now 😬We'll definitely keep a look out for you. All the best with the boat work.

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn18693 ай бұрын

    that is my Vicki, facing her fears and breaking barriers

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko3 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @JaittPenguin
    @JaittPenguin4 ай бұрын

    Hi. I am looking at a Chiko 40. same deck issue. did you get the problem sorted?

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko4 ай бұрын

    @jaittPenguin we have been so happy with our Chico 40 and regularly receive confirmation from others in the boating community as to the soundness of the design. We have worked on other issues to get her ready for offshore sailing rather than tackling the decks right now. However I did remove the teak from the cockpit floor and replaced with ply overlayed with fibreglass and finished with two part epoxy nonskid finish which was a trial for whether we could manage doing the deck refurbishment ourselves. The result was very pleasing and from that trial for us we now know we would tent the boat for a few months and do the work ourselves. Boat builder quote was $30 k plus so DIY is our choice. Overall I’d rather have a Chico with a aging teak deck than no Chico. They are such sound yachts.

  • @JaittPenguin
    @JaittPenguin4 ай бұрын

    @@sailingtetaiko thanks. my mates brother has one too and says the same. happy travels

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko4 ай бұрын

    Thank you and all the best with yours as well.

  • @martinlloyd7227
    @martinlloyd72274 ай бұрын

    Flying fish in NZ? wow. new to me too...

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko4 ай бұрын

    We found it so bizarre, especially when the first one flew by and only one of us saw it 😆

  • @SailingSaboteur-qj8vd
    @SailingSaboteur-qj8vd4 ай бұрын

    love Te Taico's song :)

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko4 ай бұрын

    Thank you! We felt very fortunate to have Charlotte put together that song for us. She is amazing!

  • @sproket168
    @sproket1685 ай бұрын

    Think you need wind for that thing to work .

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko5 ай бұрын

    Yes, you do which we have plenty here in New Zealand. However, it has another crucial function for us which it also is an independent rudder.

  • @sproket168
    @sproket1685 ай бұрын

    @sailingtetaiko Yeah, im a little north of Nelson, so I know all about the wind. Having a self steering system with its own rudder can be a life saver if something were to happen offshore. Tell your Mrs not to be afraid you have a very capable boat.. Have fun, guys .

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko5 ай бұрын

    @sproket168 yeah the windvane was a big expense but it steers well and we are happy to have extra redundancy. All the best in Nelson and thanks for your comments. Cheers Adam

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn18695 ай бұрын

    I would be man down

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko5 ай бұрын

    🤣

  • @TT-tn1dp
    @TT-tn1dp5 ай бұрын

    Excellent! Plus your open discussion/reasoning around subject really adds to the content … well done⛵️

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko5 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn18695 ай бұрын

    seeing as the music was not played during the drill, I don't know what you are complaing about

  • @tubeyerself2
    @tubeyerself25 ай бұрын

    Please drop the dance party music for what most would consider a serious topic. (at least even out recording volume levels)

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko5 ай бұрын

    @tubeyerself2 thank you for watching and for taking the time to make a comment on our man overboard video. We disagree with you that the music is inappropriate (or that it diminishes from the seriousness of the topic) and of course we take the topic seriously hence we’re out practicing and refining our protocol. Thanks again for watching and stay tuned for part 2 of our MOB drills in a fortnights time.

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn18696 ай бұрын

    I know where I would be heading

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko6 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn18697 ай бұрын

    Tasmania looks awesome

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko7 ай бұрын

    Thanks yes it felt like once in a life time experience 🙏

  • @shanebones8766
    @shanebones87666 ай бұрын

    What boat did you deliver?

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko6 ай бұрын

    This delivery was a Kaufman 48.

  • @shanebones8766
    @shanebones87666 ай бұрын

    @@sailingtetaiko Nice boat mate. I'm in Tasmania. My ride is a Duncanson 29 😉

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko6 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and your comments 👌 I checked out the Duncanson 29 and they look like great vessels 👍

  • @nortonmolly
    @nortonmolly7 ай бұрын

    Great video thanks for making it 👍👍 We are hauling out our new 40 year old yacht in January

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching Andrew. Always a job to be done on a boat! All the best with your haul out in January. 😊

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn18697 ай бұрын

    So sorry😢

  • @paulhenry5770
    @paulhenry57707 ай бұрын

    Nice to get an update, and good to hear that you are going to put out some more videos, Cat 1, exciting times ahead.

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for following and commenting - it means a lot to us. Yes the Cat 1 journey has been a good one so far. We are almost there and will keep ticking off the jobs! Keep a watch out for our next video this coming Sunday. Cheers, Adam

  • @nortonmolly
    @nortonmolly7 ай бұрын

    Are you full time live aboards with your jobs?

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko7 ай бұрын

    Yes we are. We have been for 2 years. Most of our work is remote and does require us to travel at times.

  • @russellneville7145
    @russellneville71457 ай бұрын

    Yay your alive, lol. Welcome back guys. Wow, what a cool job you have. Such fun. Keep up the good work 💪. I look forward to watching your next video. 👍 SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand.

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Russell and thank you for watching. We hope all is going well with you and your boat!

  • @russellneville7145
    @russellneville71457 ай бұрын

    @@sailingtetaiko slowly but surely.

  • @karoldunn1869
    @karoldunn18697 ай бұрын

    your channel is awesome

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @georgef7754
    @georgef775411 ай бұрын

    Great video. As an armchair sailor, bootcamp videos would be interesting to gain an understanding of sailing. Also an explanation of terms like broad reach would be very helpful. Thanks.

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! Also really appreciate your suggestion. I will bear this in mind. Please stay tuned as we progress Skippers Bootcamp in upcoming months! All the best for now. Adam

  • @mikerattray9808
    @mikerattray980811 ай бұрын

    I have a 84 Chico 40 Le Genevieve, in the Marlborough Sounds. Enjoying watching your videos, very similar interior from what I can tell. It used to be Cat 1. We love it, bulletproof boats.

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko11 ай бұрын

    Wow that’s cool we love hearing from other Chico owners! Thanks so much for commenting and we will keep an eye out for you on Le Genevieve! All the best, Adam

  • @russellneville7145
    @russellneville714511 ай бұрын

    Good practical people, fair winds & following seas. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @russellneville7145
    @russellneville7145 Жыл бұрын

    Hay guys, enjoying watching & learning more about our local anchorage. Keep up the good work 👍🏿. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿

  • @sailingtetaiko
    @sailingtetaiko Жыл бұрын

    Hi Russell! Nice to hear from you. We’re really enjoying exploring the beautiful Bay and feel very lucky to be here. Thanks for watching and commenting.