What does it take to leave New Zealand by sailboat? Our CAT 1 and upgrades journey

What does it take to leave New Zealand by sailboat? For us it took 3 years of preparation and a whole lot of Adam's time, sweat, and patience. Join us in this video as we share with you our journey with CAT 1 and other upgrades we have chosen to do. We'd love to share with you how much this has cost us but we didn't do a good job at tracking the expenses...probably for the best really.

Please note that some of these jobs were system upgrades not required by CAT 1 but make the boat more reliable for travelling and full time living. However, the CAT 1 list is extensive and if you’re interested in what a NZ registered vessel has to comply with before being allowed to leave NZ by sailboat, feel free to Google Yachting NZ CAT 1 Safety Standards. It’s an extensive list and we had to do the majority of it.

We hope you enjoy it!

As always, from the crew of Te Tāiko, thanks for watching.

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

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