grantmc

Hey mate, cheers for your help. haters will be haters. Yes, me also on youtube. Greetings

Thanks For that grant
How’s the new Marina in Savu Savu looking .they were just starting the build when we were crewing there in 2016

Grant, Thanks for your response on cell coverage and yes I agree that the world is changing quickly. I also believe that Starlink will make a big difference next year and drive satcomm prices down dramatically. I use Garmin InReach too for passages and it is extremely helpful, but expect IridiumGo to cover forecasting and weather needs going forward. I plan to have a website to chronicle our adventures and will send you a link.

Hi mate,
I would love a copy of your spreadsheet please!

Thanks
Jeff

jeff @ zolea . com . au

Cheers!

Hi Grant. I'd appreciate a copy of that spreadsheet on maintenance checks. Many thanks, John jhawkins1966 at yahoo.com

I would also love to have the spreadsheet you wrote about:
gfwhite5000 at gmail.com
Thanks!
Greg
(The previous owner developed an amazing spreadsheet of maintenance checks. Includes a variety of separate sheets for part/serial numbers, electrical cabling codes, supplier contact details etc._

Hi Grant - would love a copy of your checklist.

thanks.

Hi Grant, I just try to provide factual guidance. The NZ rules are based on factual circumstances wherein people were truly stuck in NZ because there were no flights out. The situation has changed for most persons as there are means for repatriation or to depart to another country [few] from which they can apply anew for another visa. They have empathy but the reason to allow for extended stays has to be compelling. As to the number of cruisers involved it certainly isn't many and the boat can be put on the hard and they just go home and return if and when the Covid issues become resolved. A date uncertain. Take care, stay safe and healthy.

Hey Grant. We’re still holding onto the idea of going up to Fiji in July but are watching one day at a time. Have put some stuff on hold in case we don’t go and have to start catching up if we do go (e.g. CAT1, MNZ re-reg, off shore insurance). Quite a bit of money to spend “just in case”. If we do go, may need one extra crew so will keep in touch but please don’t get too excited ��, may still cancel. If the opportunity stretches into August, we’ll probably pass.
Thanx for contact
Andre

Hey there Grant Happy New Year
If you are ever over here in the sounds look me up. Te Aroha Bay Arapawa Island 03 5799220, it seems like we have much in common except I retired from IT (logical CSI befoer it sold to IBM) before I hit 40 and never looked back! I have been racking my brains thinking have we already met but I couldnt think where! Best Wishes Mark