This Swan 46 was a yacht we had the opportunity to deliver twice. The second delivery saw us relocate the vessel from Fiji to Opua, bringing the yacht south to New Zealand ahead of the next cruising season.
Swan 46 Delivery from Fiji to Opua
We are experienced Swan delivery skippers with extensive offshore experience handling performance sailing yachts throughout New Zealand and offshore.
The Swan 46 is one of those yachts that immediately stands out. Built with offshore sailing in mind, the model has earned a reputation for combining performance, seaworthiness and build quality, making it a capable platform for serious passagemaking.
Having already delivered this particular yacht previously and other Swans, we were familiar with the vessel before departure. Repeat deliveries are always beneficial, as previous experience aboard the yacht provides a better understanding of its systems, performance characteristics and operating requirements.
The route from Fiji to Opua is one of the most frequently sailed passages in the South Pacific. Many cruising yachts relocate south to New Zealand as cyclone season approaches, making Opua one of the busiest arrival ports for offshore yachts entering the country.
The Swan 46 proved exactly why these yachts have developed such a strong offshore reputation. The boat was comfortable underway, handled changing conditions well and maintained steady progress throughout the crossing.
Arrival in Opua completed our second delivery aboard this Swan 46 and added another successful South Pacific passage to the vessel’s history.
