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Diving at Efate With Big Blue Vanuatu
Destination, Diving Tara Cooney 04/09/2026 Destination, Diving Tara Cooney 04/09/2026

Diving at Efate With Big Blue Vanuatu

Two dives, two completely different sites and one excellent morning spent underwater exploring the wrecks and reefs just off Efate, Vanuatu.

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The Moments I Love While Cruising Fiji Aren’t Big Ones
Sailing, Destination Tara Cooney 19/08/2026 Sailing, Destination Tara Cooney 19/08/2026

The Moments I Love While Cruising Fiji Aren’t Big Ones

The small moments I’ve loved most while cruising Fiji’s Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands — snorkelling, village visits, sunsets and slow days on the water.

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These Retro Glacier Sunglasses Make So Much Sense for Sailing
Recommended Gear, Sailing Tara Cooney 18/08/2026 Recommended Gear, Sailing Tara Cooney 18/08/2026

These Retro Glacier Sunglasses Make So Much Sense for Sailing

I test the Vallon Heron Ocean sunglasses and discover why glacier-style side shields, mirrored polarized lenses, and full sun coverage make them a must-have for serious days out on the water.

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The Four Best Fiji Snorkel Spots I Can’t Stop Thinking About
Destination, Diving Tara Cooney 05/08/2026 Destination, Diving Tara Cooney 05/08/2026

The Four Best Fiji Snorkel Spots I Can’t Stop Thinking About

Looking for the best snorkelling in Fiji? Discover four spectacular reefs in the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, with colourful coral, tropical fish and unforgettable marine life.

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Astral Loyak EZ HT Review: Is This the Perfect Sailing Shoe?
Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 15/07/2026 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 15/07/2026

Astral Loyak EZ HT Review: Is This the Perfect Sailing Shoe?

Already a cult favourite among sailors, the Astral Loyak enters its next chapter with the new hemp-based EZ HT. Here's how it performed during a 1,200nm passage from New Zealand to Fiji.

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Do You Actually Need Offshore Gear? I Tested Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro from New Zealand to Fiji to Find Out
Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 30/06/2026 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 30/06/2026

Do You Actually Need Offshore Gear? I Tested Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro from New Zealand to Fiji to Find Out

Proper offshore gear is expensive but is it really worth it? I tested Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro sailing 1206NM from New Zealand to Fiji to find out.

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What I Pack In My Sailing Backpack For A Day Ashore
Recommended Gear, Sailing Tara Cooney 12/06/2026 Recommended Gear, Sailing Tara Cooney 12/06/2026

What I Pack In My Sailing Backpack For A Day Ashore

A peek inside my sailing backpack: the practical essentials I’ve learnt to always carry after years of cruising, marina runs, beach missions, and unexpected all-day adventures.

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Our Top Snacks to Avoid Seasickness And Enjoy Your Trip
Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 10/06/2026 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 10/06/2026

Our Top Snacks to Avoid Seasickness And Enjoy Your Trip

Worried about getting seasick? Learn what to eat before and during a sail, plus the snacks we keep onboard to settle our stomachs and stay comfortable at sea.

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My Super Cosy Layers for Sailing: The Zorali Combo
Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 09/06/2026 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 09/06/2026

My Super Cosy Layers for Sailing: The Zorali Combo

Stay comfy and cosy onboard with my favourite cosy layers for sailing from Zorali — an outdoor brand with gear perfect for life onboard.

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What It Takes to Race Offshore Solo: Sharon Ferris-Choat on the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge 2026
Sailing Tara Cooney 29/05/2026 Sailing Tara Cooney 29/05/2026

What It Takes to Race Offshore Solo: Sharon Ferris-Choat on the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge 2026

The two-time Olympian and Volvo Ocean Race sailor shares insights into solo offshore sailing, Class 40 racing, sleep schedules, sail changes, and what it takes to race alone across the Tasman Sea.

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How Ready Are You Really for Offshore?
Sailing Tara Cooney 03/05/2026 Sailing Tara Cooney 03/05/2026

How Ready Are You Really for Offshore?

Saltwater Journal editor Tara Cooney shares what a sea survival course reveals about offshore preparation, crew readiness, and life or death decision-making.

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Skincare for Sun & Salt? My Honest Mermaid’s Secret Review
Recommended Gear, Beauty Tara Cooney 16/02/2026 Recommended Gear, Beauty Tara Cooney 16/02/2026

Skincare for Sun & Salt? My Honest Mermaid’s Secret Review

Spend all day in or on the ocean and need to give your skin and hair some love? I tried out the Mermaid’s Secret products and here’s what they did for me.

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An Easy Guide to the 8 Best (And Funnest) Small Sailboats to Learn to Sail
Sailing, Buy a Boat Tara Cooney 08/10/2025 Sailing, Buy a Boat Tara Cooney 08/10/2025

An Easy Guide to the 8 Best (And Funnest) Small Sailboats to Learn to Sail

Discover why bigger isn’t always better, with these 8 small sail boats — perfect for learning to sail, racing and getting your thrills on the water!

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First Time Hiring a Hobie Cat? Here’s What You Need to Know
Sailing Tara Cooney 05/10/2025 Sailing Tara Cooney 05/10/2025

First Time Hiring a Hobie Cat? Here’s What You Need to Know

What to wear, what to expect, and how to sail it — let's get you confident hiring that cool little boat off the beach!

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Leatherman Signal Review: Best Multi-Tool for Sailors
Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 21/08/2025 Sailing, Recommended Gear Tara Cooney 21/08/2025

Leatherman Signal Review: Best Multi-Tool for Sailors

If MacGyver had gone sailing, the Leatherman Signal is exactly what he would’ve carried — 19 tools in one, ready for any survival situation.

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The Best Nail Polish Colours to Match Your Sailing Adventures
Recommended Gear, Beauty Tara Cooney 03/07/2025 Recommended Gear, Beauty Tara Cooney 03/07/2025

The Best Nail Polish Colours to Match Your Sailing Adventures

Love sailing and a fresh coat of nail polish? Here’s how to make your mani last longer — plus bright colour palettes to match your favourite wet weather jackets.

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Helly Hansen Up the Coastal Jacket Vibe with the Pier 4.0
Recommended Gear, Clothing Tara Cooney 19/05/2025 Recommended Gear, Clothing Tara Cooney 19/05/2025

Helly Hansen Up the Coastal Jacket Vibe with the Pier 4.0

I review Helly Hansen’s latest coastal jacket — the Pier 4.0 and discover it’s solid performance is met with a good squeeze of lime coloured coastal vibe.

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Vests Are Back (And This One’s Actually Made for Sailing)
Recommended Gear, Clothing Tara Cooney 18/05/2025 Recommended Gear, Clothing Tara Cooney 18/05/2025

Vests Are Back (And This One’s Actually Made for Sailing)

Stay comfy between seasons with a versatile sailing vest that keeps your core warm without the bulk. Here’s why the Helly Hansen Crew Vest 2.0 is my top pick for on-deck jobs, marina days, and coastal adventures.

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Sailor’s Stopover: Sailor’s Beach, Nadi, Fiji
Destination Tara Cooney 10/05/2025 Destination Tara Cooney 10/05/2025

Sailor’s Stopover: Sailor’s Beach, Nadi, Fiji

Planning a sailing trip through Fiji and need a budget-friendly place to stay in Nadi? Here you’ll find everything crew need to know about Sailor’s Beach — a beachfront base just minutes from the airport.

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Sailor’s Stopover: Bay View Barbers Lodge, Savusavu, Fiji
Destination Tara Cooney 10/05/2025 Destination Tara Cooney 10/05/2025

Sailor’s Stopover: Bay View Barbers Lodge, Savusavu, Fiji

Looking for a no-frills stay in Savusavu that's close to all the cruising action? Read this review of Bay View Barbers Lodge with everything you need to know.

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