‌ The yacht Cahuna sailing from New Zealand to Fiji, before losing its rudder during heavy weather. The yacht Cahuna sailing from New Zealand to Fiji, before losing its rudder during heavy weather.A veteran New Zealand sailor and three younger crew members have spent nearly a week dealing with severe weather, mechanical failure, and limited power after their 14.6m yacht lost its rudder in the South Pacific, about 400 nautical miles (740km) from Fiji.

The yacht, Cahuna, based in Whangārei, is now