Te Aurere broadcasts its position when sailing using GPS, a notebook computer and a satelite phone.  The readings of latitude and longiotude are processed using the “Waka Tracker” software developed by Bartholemew Joy which displays the route the waka has sailed on Google Maps.  This information is not shared with the navigator on the waka on ocean voyages who must determine the waka’s postiion and course using traditional wayfinding skills.  Paper and digital charts are used for coastal sailing in the interests of safety of the waka and crew.

Longer sails

From time to time Te Aurere makes longer trips around the coast or further afield.  Click here to view the more recent journeys including the 2011 and 2012 sails to Waitangi.

Harbour sails

Regular and custom sailings of Te Aurere on the Waitemata Harbour are recorded to show the path taken by the waka.  Click here to see your sailing.