Is the Davit Supposed to Fall Off?: A First Time Sailor in a Wild New Zealand Sea - Paperback

by Nikki Ah Wong (Author), Nikki Lentfer (Author)

If a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor, then Nikki is in luck. While there are balmy days exploring the coast, there are also days when the sea is in turmoil, the wind is on the nose and their yacht is bouncing like a bath toy.
Nikki and her husband Phil, need to bring their old yacht from New Zealand to Australia, but first they have to negotiate New Zealand's rugged East Coast from Napier to Cape Reinga. It's a trip designed to test even the most experienced sailor, and Nikki can't tell a boom from a jib.
As Phil expertly plots the course, steers the ship, and trims the sails, Nikki begins the sailing trip of a lifetime more bilious than a rabbit on a roller-coaster, and more like cargo than crew.
Phil is great at smoothing over problems and fixing everything from tangled ropes to broken fan belts, but even he can't control the weather. With a cyclone looming, reaching Australia seems unlikely especially when simply getting from one town to another becomes a daunting challenge.
Embark on this voyage with Nikki and Phil as they embark on the sailing trip of a lifetime.

Author Biography

Nikki is the 55-year-old mother of six sons and grandmother of six. A few years ago, she was a well-paid manager for a national childcare organization in New Zealand and managed up to 120 people. After living for two years with no fixed income, no fixed address and less than the minimum wage, she has settled down on two acres in Brisbane. Nikki describes herself as an explorer and a wonder aficionado. She has taught workshops on topics that range from getting organized, to digital scrapbooking, to writing for the media. She has promoted and managed a range of community events from Children's Day activities to a week of family events. Nikki has a diploma in Freelance Journalism, and a diploma in Internet Marketing and E-Commerce. She has written several books on house sitting and was a part time Public Affairs and Media Specialist for almost 20 years during which time she had many articles published in magazines and newspapers.