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Erin Kee is a young sailor based in the Bay of islands in New Zealand. Her passion for sailing started on the water began in childhood. Growing up on a boat and living overseas, Erin developed a deep connection with the sea. Now, a competitive dinghy sailor in the 29er fleet, and soon 49erFX fleet, Erin combines a passion for racing with a love for storytelling, capturing the essence of adventures on the water in her writing.
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The R. Tucker Thompson is a tall ship based in the Bay of Islands, Aotearoa New Zealand. It operates as a not-for-profit, and takes Northland’s young people on 7-day voyages. (Photo courtesy of R. Tucker Thompson)
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