HomeSailingSolo Trans-Tasman Yacht ChallengeOff Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge

Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman

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Off Opua, the fabulous team from Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. 

Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
Off Opua, the Insight Media team catch the action at the start line of the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge. Photo credit: Insight Media
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Kirsten Thomas
Kirsten Thomas
Kirsten enjoys sailing and is a passionate writer based in coastal New Zealand. Combining her two passions, she crafts vivid narratives and insightful articles about sailing adventures, sharing her experiences and knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.

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