Shark Mistakes OceanPower Hydrogenerator for Prey, But It’s Sharkproof
There are a lot of toothy critters in the sea looking for an easy meal. I guess one sharks sensors glitched when it identified my White OceanPower Hydrogenerator as prey. Good news is my sharkproof generator still works! 👉 Aviator Ocean Racing Facebook👉 https://www.facebook.com/RoaringForty
Epic Weekend at Southport: Celebrating the Solo TransTasman Yacht Challenge
Had a great weekend with the Solo TransTasman Yacht Challenge gang at Southport Yacht Club (SYC) for our presentation day event and celebration. Congratulations to the winners, but more importantly to all the skippers who competed in this epic event, whether they finished or not. It was a brutal and violent race from a weather […]
Opua Delivery: Braving the Seas from Newcastle
Short video of delivery to Opua from Newcastle. Sea conditons and being a bit green didnt inspire me to venture out just to film :) 👉 Aviator Ocean Racing Facebook👉 https://www.facebook.com/RoaringForty
Follow the Solo Tasman Race Live with Our Race Tracker
Race Tracker 👉 Aviator Ocean Racing Facebook👉 https://www.facebook.com/RoaringForty
Roaring Forty Awaits Clearance at Bay of Islands Marina
Roaring Forty waiting for clearance at Bay of Islands Marina – Opua 👉 Aviator Ocean Racing Facebook👉 https://www.facebook.com/RoaringForty
Teamwork in Action: Preparing for Splashback at Midcoast Boatyard
On track for splashback on Thursday. Whilst I sanded and prepped the foredeck and cabin top for a couple of fresh coats of International Rescue Orange non-skid paint, Nick filled and faired the keel bulb joint. Some jobs are best left to the pros, so I can focus on other jobs. Kate did a great […]
Sunset Sights Approaching Newcastle Harbour
Cracking sunset off Stockton Beach on approach to Newcastle harbour. 👉 Aviator Ocean Racing Facebook👉 https://www.facebook.com/RoaringForty
Crossing Oceans for Those in Need
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-10/crossing-oceans-those-need 👉 Aviator Ocean Racing Facebook👉 https://www.facebook.com/RoaringForty
Preparing for 2026 Solo TransTasman with PredictWind by My Side
Chipping away at the job list as we get closer to the 2026 Solo TransTasman Yacht Challenge starting in Opua NZ on 30 May. Proud to have PredictWind in my corner since the early days way back in 2014 when I tackled my first Solo Trans Tasman Challenge. PredictWind dont just provide weather data, but […]
Countdown to the 2026 Solo TransTasman Yacht Challenge Begins
Excitement is starting to build as I chip away at the job list and count down days toward 30 May, the start of the 2026 Solo TransTasman Yacht Challenge (STT). This is one special race only held every 4 years. The STT , first raced in 1970 from New Plymouth NZ to Mooloolaba AUS, is […]
