Pacific Calling
There was so much to enjoy about Tasmania, but all good things must come to an end. However, before our time there finished, we took the...
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Rodney Russ
- Dec 14, 2023
- 2 min
Taking a Break in Tasmania
I am sure Strannik feels very much at home in Tasmania. The region is known for its amazing array of vessels of similar pedigree. I am...
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Rodney Russ
- Oct 16, 2023
- 2 min
The Santa Cruz Islands .. finally, after years of dreaming.
I can't quite recall when I first learned about the Santa Cruz Islands in the Solomon Island group, but I've always wanted to visit them.
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Rodney Russ
- Sep 13, 2023
- 2 min
Milestones & Cooking Stones
There has been a lot of water under the keel of Strannik since my last newsletter. We are now in Vanuatu, having left Fiji in late July....
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Rodney Russ
- Jul 26, 2023
- 2 min
A Bogi Walu in Fiji
In Tongan it would have been Aho Valo. I am writing this from our anchorage in Suva harbour, it is not the most picturesque or pristine...
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Rodney Russ
- Jun 27, 2023
- 1 min
Strannik at North Minerva Reef
As I write this we are anchored in the lagoon at North Minerva Reef, a popular stopping off point for vessels transiting between NZ and...
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Rodney Russ
- May 16, 2023
- 1 min
Strannik reaches a significant waypoint signalling a course change ahead.
When I passed the ownership of Heritage Expeditions Ltd to Aaron and Nathan (my sons) in 2019, I took delivery of MV Strannik, a 24 metre...
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Rodney Russ
- Feb 16, 2023
- 1 min
Easy Harbour
While the North Island has been battered and bruised over the last few days by cyclone Gabrielle we have been basking in sunshine and...
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Rodney Russ
- Jan 30, 2023
- 2 min
Honouring a Promise 18 Years On
In Nov 2005 we lost a friend and colleague, and the Sub Antarctic Islands lost a passionate researcher and advocate when Dr David Given...
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Rodney Russ
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
Goose Cove
Benign weather conditions over the last few days in Fiordland allowed us the rare privilege of making an expedition landing at the head...
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Rodney Russ
- Nov 1, 2022
- 1 min
Fiordland Kayaking
We have been hiding in Fiordland (well not exactly hiding) since we last posted our last blog. We had friends on board for about 3 weeks...
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Rodney Russ
- May 10, 2022
- 1 min
Annual Maintenance and Survey Haulout in Nelson
Yesterday on the high tide Strannik was hauled out of the water for its annual maintenance and survey on the Caldwell slip in the Port of...
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Rodney Russ
- May 9, 2022
- 1 min
Fiordland 2022
We are back in Fiordland, a destination we know and love intimately. We have a “friends and family charter” which started in...
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