The Crew

Your classic Bay of Islands yacht charter and it’s crew

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Nik & Nat, the owners, are a young local couple who are very passionate about sailing and about their gorgeous 42ft cutter rig yacht. They feel very privileged to be lucky enough to be running a small business in one of the most beautiful places in the world, New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, and look foward to showing you around. Feel free to get to know them and the crew a bit more before you hop onboard!

 

Nik Minchin

New Zealand born and bred; Nik was lucky enough to spend his childhood exploring the Northland coastline. His favourite methods of marine exploration include sailing, scuba diving, free diving and surfing.  After travelling abroad for a number of years, Nik decided it was time to come back home and bought his dream boat, the gorgeous Vigilant and set up Vigilant Classic Yacht Charter Bay Of Islands. He now spends most of his time on land working in Conservation, helping look after Russell’s native flora and fauna.

Nat LeBlanc

Straight from the East Coast of Canada, Nathalie flew to New Zealand and fell in love with its marine life and coastlines. After spending a few years travelling around, she was lucky enough to meet Nik, fell in love with him and his boat and the rest is history. Nat has since learned how to sail, scuba dive, surf and much more. She will be on board to make sure your day sailing on the beautiful Vigilant is just as perfect as it should be! She looks forward to meeting you on your Bay of Islands Yacht Charter.

Anita Rademacher

Born and raised in the Bay of Islands, Anita has grown up exploring Northland’s waters and coastlines, pursuing a maritime career was a natural choice for her. She’s been a deckhand onboard Vigilant for over a year, and will ensure your day of sailing on Vigilant is one you’ll remember for years to come! She can’t wait to get to know you on your Bay of Islands Yacht Charter.

Nik Minchin

New Zealand born and bred; Nik was lucky enough to spend his childhood exploring the Northland coastline. His favourite methods of marine exploration include sailing, scuba diving, free diving and surfing.  After travelling abroad for a number of years, Nik decided it was time to come back home and bought his dream boat, the gorgeous Vigilant and set up Vigilant Classic Yacht Charter Bay Of Islands. He now spends most of his time on land working in Conservation, helping look after Russell’s native flora and fauna.

Yacht Crew

Nat LeBlanc

Straight from the East Coast of Canada, Nathalie flew to New Zealand and fell in love with its marine life and coastlines. After spending a few years travelling around, she was lucky enough to meet Nik, fell in love with him and his boat and the rest is history. Nat has since learned how to sail, scuba dive, surf and much more. She will be on board to make sure your day sailing on the beautiful Vigilant is just as perfect as it should be! She looks forward to meeting you on your Bay of Islands Yacht Charter.

Yacht Crew

Anita Rademacher

Born and raised in the Bay of Islands, Anita has grown up exploring Northland’s waters and coastlines, pursuing a maritime career was a natural choice for her. She’s been a deckhand onboard Vigilant for over a year, and will ensure your day of sailing on Vigilant is one you’ll remember for years to come! She can’t wait to get to know you on your Bay of Islands Yacht Charter.

Yacht Crew
Sailing Bay of Islands

Skipper Nat and the crew look forward to meeting you, and showing you everything the Bay of Islands has to offer.  They will make sure your Yacht Charter in the Bay Of Islands is a fabulous experience to be remembered.

Skipper Nat and the crew look forward to meeting you, and showing you everything the Bay of Islands has to offer.  They will make sure your Yacht Charter in the Bay Of Islands is a fabulous experience to be remembered.