…and that’s a wrap, folks! After 4 weeks and 2 days, Mike Delamore and trusty Cavatina returned to Matiatia wharf at around 6pm on Wednesday 7 October. Friends, family, and admirers alike came out to greet Mike on the pier to mark the end of his incredible voyage circling the…
The engine turns once more!
After a dramatic few days and being faced with the idea of a broken engine for the remainder of his voyage, Mike has truly earned the title of “Macgyver of the Seas” after modifying a bilge pump to replace a broken water pump shaft and repairing Cavatina‘s engine! As of…
A few changes in the plan
Things got more than a bit rocky after Mike and Cavatina left the serene safety of Deepwater Basin at Milford Sound last Monday 21 September. The titles of Mike’s fascinating blog posts say it all when they went from calm and poetic (“Talking to the birds” and “Spreading my wings”)…
Much to do in Milford
One thing is very clear from Mike’s time moored at Milford Sound: he needs to write a book! If you haven’t been following along with Mike’s blog posts on our tracker page, he’s had the time to write some often poetic and sometimes hilarious accounts of what has been happening…
Mike makes Milford Sound!
Mike and Cavatina are safe in Milford Sound as of this afternoon, meaning perhaps Mike can get a much deserved good night’s rest! The last couple of days have seen some intense winds of up to 40 knots and high seas around 5 metres, making for a ride that Mike…