Please select your home edition
Edition
Sea Sure 2025

VI Mid-Island Club Night - Mexico to Australia: A two year plan

by Bluewater Cruising Association 3 Jan 2019 12:07 PST 17 January 2019
VI Mid-Island Club Night - Mexico to Australia: A two year plan © Bluewater Cruising Association

The dream of sailing to the South Pacific is a powerful one... this is Sarah and Will Curry's story of how they made their dream a reality: one year in Mexico to buy and prepare their first boat, Hydroquest, a Beneteau First 405, and one year to sail her across the Pacific Ocean.

They'll take us through their adventure with stories that range from embarrassing to inspiring. What's it really like to be at sea for nineteen days? What happens when you sail into a bank of lightning in the SPCZ? And how easy it is to sell a boat down under?

Sarah and Will set off from the Pacific North West on their second boat in August 2017, abiding by certain key lessons learned the first time. Kaiquest, their Jeanneau SO 43, is currently in Southern California with her bow pointed south.

Sarah and Will Curry started talking about sailing to the South Pacific on their very first date. Will had already sailed thousands of offshore miles, but Sarah didn't know the difference between a sheet and a halyard! Since starting their 'life aquatic' in 2012, they've voyaged many miles together. They've been scared, been amazed, have made a mistake or two, but are having the time of their lives.

For more information and to register Click here

  • Nanaimo Yacht Club
  • 17 Jan 2019 1900h - 2200h
  • Members $5 / Non-Members $10
This article has been provided by the courtesy of Bluewater Cruising Association

Related Articles

Middle Sea Race fleet continues to build
Global fleet is equally diverse in terms of experience, with debutants and serial attendees The 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race is scheduled to start on Saturday, 18 October. Yachts ranging in size from 9.75 to 22 metres (32 to 72 feet) have entered so far representing 14 nations, including Australia, Argentina, China and the United States. Posted today at 8:59 pm
Admirals' Cup: Predictwind weather supplier
Predictwind champions diversity and empowers Women in Offshore Racing PredictWind, a global leader in marine weather forecasting, is proud to announce its significant involvement in the upcoming Admiral's Cup 2025. Posted today at 5:02 pm
Ian Williams - Eight times WMRT champion
Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams Shirley Robertson is joined by eight-time World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams, as the duo get together to discuss Williams' career at the sharp end of the most combative discipline in the sport of competitive sailing. Posted today at 4:50 pm
Snipe Open at Stone
The event saw competitors from several countries and representation from 3 continents Saturday 12th July, the Snipe open at Stone began with 28 boats competing. The event saw competitors from several countries and representation from 3 continents. In the spirit of keeping competitors on their toes, a club line was used for the starts. Posted today at 3:53 pm
Performance Starts with the Right Cloth
North Panel Laminate (NPL) sails combine advanced materials with precision engineering Not all laminate sailcloth is created equal. North Panel Laminate (NPL) sails combine advanced materials with precision engineering to deliver lighter weight, better shape retention, and serious durability. Posted today at 3:00 pm
A Memorable 101st Bayview Mackinac Race
A remarkable race, one likely to be remembered for years to come Nearly the entire fleet of 191 entries in the 101st edition of the Bayview Mackinac Race organized by the Bayview Yacht Club crossed the finish line with the impression that this was a remarkable race, one likely to be remembered for years to come. Posted today at 1:09 pm
SailGP Technologies officially launches
new center of excellence in technology & innovation in Southampton, UK SailGP today marks the official opening of SailGP Technologies – the global racing championship's center of innovation, design, and engineering, based out of Southampton, UK. Posted today at 12:34 pm
The WASZP Games: A decade in the making
What was once a dream for the SailingFast team is now a reality! The WASZP Games at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) has been a decade in the making for Duncan & Emma Hepplewhite at SailingFast, so seeing it come to fruition is a proud moment for them and the team. Posted today at 11:05 am
Hong Kong to host 2027 Dragon World Championship
Taking place from 21 to 29 November 2026 The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Sailing Federation of Hong Kong, China in partnership with the Hong Kong Dragon Association, is proud to announce that Hong Kong will host the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship from 21 to 29 November 2026. Posted today at 8:43 am
2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth Day 1
Four races held for all flights in the sunshine The WASZP Pre-Games got under way in Weymouth on Thursday with all the ingredients for a great day on the water: a steady WSW breeze, sunshine, and plenty of smiles heading out onto the racecourse in Portland Harbour. Posted today at 7:44 am
Allen Dynamic 40 FooterRS Sailing 2021 - FOOTERLloyd Stevenson - AC Alinghi 1456x180px BOTTOM