Organised a group of friends for 5 days sailing in the Hauraki Gulf aboard Justice in the beginning of 2009.

3 of them had no sailing experience whatsoever. An awesome trip, the weather was kind, the meals were exceptional and every day was full of hilarity. Our evenings were mildly lubricated to the point of continuous laughter when ones sides are really hurting. It is then that you realize we never laugh enough and it is so therapeutic. The skipper is an amazing host and I believe you could put 6 or 7 complete strangers on board and John would have them interacting so well so fast they would be best mates within a few hours - a sign of his skills as host.

As a skipper he would be one of the best I have saied with. Good enough to put my life in his hands when I helped crew Justice from Fiji to Auckland. Cool, calm and very collected.

Around the Gulf he knows all the nooks and crannies, the history the peace and quiet and where to find it.

I will be back, thats for sure - if he will have me ?

Phil Hereford - Rotorua

Reviewed almost 16 years ago