THE ADVENTURE

Adventures are what ROAM was built for.  To be able to set up in a remote area, with minimal impact to the environment and stay off the grid indefinitely.  

We carry the adventure equipment to get the most out of each place we go, in the water or on land.

We are constantly trying to find the balance of Daring and Safe the leads to the most FUN!

We let the weather dictate our next move, be it our activities for the day or which country we sail to next.  

The longer we travel the more we learn to slow down.  To take it all in and stay in one area longer, meet the people and learn the surroundings.  We have found that rather than rushing from one place to the next, by sticking around our experiences are far more rewarding. 

We have called home for extended periods places we could have not gone, we have taken family places they would never have gone and we have met many people who are now great friends. 

None of this would have been possible without ROAM.

If we ever cross paths by the sea, on land or via the internet be sure to say Hi! 

We are out here to connect with friends old and new to have the adventure of our lives :)

Captain Mick    

Hobart, Tasmania before ROAM had her mast.

Hobart, Tasmania before ROAM had her mast.

Port Davey, South West Tasmania

Port Davey, South West Tasmania

New Caledonia

New Caledonia

Musket Cove, Fiji

Musket Cove, Fiji

Moorea, French Polynesia

Moorea, French Polynesia

ROAM FACTS

  • Distance Sailed

    • 38,000Nm

  • Engine Hours

    • 1020hrs each

  • Furthest position South:

    • 43° 41.82’ S. 146°56.73' E. Off South East Cape Tasmania 6th Jan 2016.

    • Crew = Michael, Liss, Benn, and Andy.

  • Furthest position West:

    • 8° 8.69' S. 144° 21.99' E. Geelong Yacht Club, 22nd October 2015.

    • Crew = Michael and Larissa.

  • Furthest position North:

    • 03° 51.42' N. 159°21.37 ' W. Tabuaeran, Kiribati April 10 2019

    • Crew = Michael, Larissa, Baz and Cyn

  • Furthest position East (from Tasmania):

    • 08° 51.10' S. 140° 00.35' W Nuka Hiva, French Polynesia 15th May 2019.

    • Crew = Michael, Larissa.

  • Longest Passage:

    • Longest Passage Opua, New Zealnad to Raivavae, French Polynesia. 2098Nm. 12 Days. Crew = Michael, Larissa, Estelle and Sam.

    • Second longest Opua, New Zealnad to Tubuai, French Polynesia. 2010Nm. 11 Days. Crew = Michael, Larissa, and Bobby.

  • Best 24hrs:

    • 277NM Upu to Tuamotu, June 2019. Reaching in 20-25 knots of wind with 2 reefs. Partially Furled Genoa and Staysail.

    • Crew = Michael, Larissa.

  • Fastest Speed:

    • 24 Knots (surf). Deep South Pacific 20 second period Southern Ocean Ground Swell Surf, in 20 to 25 knots of wind, 110 AWA, 140 TWA with 2 Reefs and Genoa, July 2018.

    • Crew = Michael, Liss, Sam and Estelle.

  • Fastest Speed, Flat water:

    • 16.9 Knots. Approx 25 knots TWS. 75 AWA, 110 TWA with 2 Reefs and Genoa. Tavarua Island Fiji . 17th October 2016

    • Crew = Michael, Liss, Andy, Holly and Bronc.