MV Pikorua

Early on in the build process we were asked if we wanted an open or enclosed flybridge. Having never had a boat with either it was actually a difficult decision so we set about learning the pros/cons and tried to imagine what each option would be like to live

I've been keeping busy the last couple of months with the design of the flybridge helm station. Surprisingly to me there isn't too much out there in the interwebs about this, but I suspect this is because it is more an art than a science, it

We just got back from an 8 day bareboat charter in Grenada/St. Vincents. This was a twice delayed trip due to personal circumstances and Covid restrictions. Originally we were heading for the BVIs but since mid July was now the only time everyone could make it we decided to

We just signed on the dotted line for the new main tender (aka 'dink') for Pikorua. This post is about what we ended up choosing and some of the considerations that factored into the decision. The Mission We already have a Takacat 280 with electric motor that we

This post is about our hunt for the bikes that will accompany us on our voyages. When living aboard, bicycles are the equivalent of your car. Essential for exploring, picking up groceries, and important stuff like hauling booze. Usual suspects 2 brands are consistently recommended in the cruising boat forums:

Hey, Pikorua made the press! Boat International did a piece talking to Vripack about the design of our boat: Meet the next-generation 17m catamaran ideal for first-time buyers [https://www.boatinternational.com/virtualboatshow/vripack/17m-catamaran] Very cool!! It was great to work with the Vripack team. They really know their

I (Gavin) have owned boats since I was a teenager, mostly fishing boats and sailing yachts. But to fulfil our dreams of long range cruising we would need to step it up a bit. This boat needed to be able to safely cross oceans and be roomy enough for two