So he decided to set sail solo from the Caribbean on an epic adventure After setting off in June he reached Auckland's Gulf Harbour Marina on Thursday When he passed a COVID-19 test he was allowed entry without isolation A loving father has undertaken an epic solo sailing adventure around the world to be reunited with his seven-year-old son. Dmitry Pelevin dropped anchor at Auckland's Gulf Harbour Marina on Thursday after travelling 7,000 nautical miles from the Carribean to New Zealand. ADVERTISEMENT The sailor was forced into the journey after getting stuck in France back in March due to COVID-19 flight cancellations.