UPDATE 3/17/26

The last of the “Magnificent Seven” boats has departed for the Pacific Crossing, with two of the boats, Full Circle and Beyond Capricorn 1 having reached in Nuku Hiva. They await the arrival the other five boats, including Last Arrow and N40 Epic. What’s remarkable about these last two boats is neither had planned on crossing an ocean – at least not less than a year of Nordhavn ownership. But both boats took part in the Nordhavn Taco Run last November. The experience instilled confidence in the owners of the two boats, and they seized the opportunity to make the jump, supported by their fellow Nordhavn comrades whose wakes they followed. “The ‘Magnificent Seven’ Nordhavns all have been inspiring and excited to have us along,” said Epic’s owner Marco. “That’s one thing about the Nordhavn fleet. You can do it and everyone is welcome.”

If you ask Google whether it is unusual for a production powerboat brand to have multiple boats crossing an ocean in one season, the AI platform will answer you, “It is highly unusual. But entirely expected, and almost routine, for Nordhavn.”

Still, we enthusiastically celebrate the boats that are spending this winter cruising season going across the Pacific. Over a four-week span, from February 1^st to March 1^st, seven Nordhavns are slated to leave from different locations along North America – from Panama and from Mexico – and head west to French Polynesia across the questionably nick-named “Peaceful Sea.” While none in the septet of Pacific Ocean-crossers plans to buddy up, they plan to keep tabs on each other through their What’s App group and have agreed to rendezvous in Nuku Hiva.

The first to depart was British Columbia native Billy Rockliffe, who, aboard his Nordhavn 46 Full Circle, departed Vancouver back in October en route to his planned circumnavigation. As of Monday, he is about 1,300 nm to Nuku Hiva. To this point, Billy has reported mostly favorable conditions with lots of Ahi caught, and crewmate Asher learning celestial navigation from old tables and a star gazing app. Despite the many days at sea with not another boat in sight, Billy remarks that “You’re never truly alone offshore” what with all the hitchhiking Boobie birds and dolphins snagging bow rides.

Hot on Full Circle’s tail are Phil Jones and Donna Trigg aboard their N57 Beyond Capricorn 1. They left Panama on February 5^th and headed straight for the Galapagos Islands so they could take on fuel before leaving on Thursday for the 3,000 nm journey to the Marquesas Islands. The ocean crossing will be the second one for the couple, who previously brought the boat across the Atlantic after purchasing her in Turkey. Having cruised the past seven years in Europe and North America, the Pacific crossing marks the first big step in their journey home to Australia. Checking in over the weekend, they announced they’d just crossed over the equator and were picking up a nice current.

Angie Burke and Dave Johnson are still getting their Nordhavn 68 Good Hook prepped for the journey and plan to shove off from Panama City March 1^st. Along with them are a couple of dreamers they befriended a few years ago who are now ramping up their hunt for a Nordhavn and getting valuable experience as crew aboard Good Hook on the crossing. “It’s going to be an experience of a lifetime!” said Angie.

At about the same time, Mike and Susie Ernesti, will be departing from Mexico aboard their Nordhavn 60 Last Arrow. After just three months of ownership, the Ernestis made their way down the US west coast to join up with the Taco Run this past November. Mike said the rally was invaluable, enabling them to get their first big run under their belts in the safety of company. Although the Ernestis had plans of crossing oceans and cruising long distances, they hadn’t intended on doing it so soon after purchasing. “When we found out our friends and mentors (Angie Burke and Dave Johnson) on the Good Hook were planning a crossing this year, our thoughts were, ‘what can we do to join them’?” Mike says their plans after Nuku Hiva are unset other than the obvious island hopping within the South Pacific. “With six other Nordhavns there, we hope to hear everyone’s plans and either follow along or set out based on recommendations of the group.” The far future calls for Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.

While underway, the crews aboard Good Hook and Last Arrow will be available to answer any questions Nordhavn fans and cruising enthusiasts have about the crossing. Fill out the form and your question or comment will be forwarded to them to be answered and posted on this page.