# Cahuna Sails Through Disaster

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-06-22T06:33:46+00:00
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## Resource

A yacht named Cahuna, sailing from New Zealand to Fiji, faced a nightmare at sea when a freak storm shredded their rudder, flooded the deck, and killed their engine—all while battling 40-knot winds and 5-meter waves. With no steering and no power, skipper Steve Dawson turned to ingenuity, crafting a makeshift rudder from plywood and a spinnaker pole, even jury-rigging power from a vacuum cleaner battery. A second yacht helped by transferring diesel, but a tangled line left them dead in the water. Despite the chaos, calm leadership and sheer grit kept morale high. Now, relief is on the way: the YWAM Koha is en route to tow them safely into Suva harbor, bringing hope after a harrowing ordeal. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b1e35caf12fc26b0

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