Monthly Archives: June 2021

Private Mooring, North Cove, Kawau Island, North Island Sunday 20 June 2021 It seemed to rain all night, but by morning it was clear, sunny and fine. Being tied up to a freshwater source, at the Kawau Boating Club, and with the generator having run for an hour or so – which heats our waterContinue reading “Sunday of Rest & Recreation”

Kawau Boating Club Wharf, Bon Accord Harbour, Kawau Island, North Island Saturday 19 June 2021 Despite the howling wind and driving rain that descended on us in the early hours of the morning, our anchorage at Wairahi Bay remained still and calm.  After giving us a good shake-up, the storm-system moved onto the Auckland regionContinue reading “Really Didn’t Think We’d Be Sailing Today”

Wairahi Bay, Great Barrier Island, North Island Friday 18 June 2021 If someone was considering the purchase of a yacht, then today would have tipped them over the edge … in favour, that is.  It had everything … magic overnight anchorage … calm seas … brilliant sunshine … amazingly remote and spectacular scenery … anotherContinue reading “Our New Most Favourite-est Place”

Puriri Bay, Tryphena Harbour, Great Barrier Island, North Island Thursday 17 June 2021 It was an early start today, with the expected 50-60 miles ahead of us, likely to include a few tacks on account of the predicted wind basically coming from the west – the direction of Kawau Island, our chosen anchorage for theContinue reading “Slight Change of Plan”

Huruhi Harbour, Great Mercury Island, North Island Wednesday 16 June 2021 After two days of overcast, rainy and all-round dodgy weather, the day dawned with clear skies and a blazing yellow sun which streamed into the saloon as we ate our Weet Bix, coffee and toast. It had been a wonderfully still night, with theContinue reading “THIS is Sailing”

South Bay, Slipper Island, North Island Tuesday 15 June 2021 After a lumpy and rather uncomfortable start to the voyage yesterday, it was good to see “normal” life commence onboard as everyone slowly woke with the morning sun.  Even before the morning sun, for some.  And when I say “sun” … we never actually sawContinue reading “The Rhythm of the Sea”

South East Bay, Mayor Island, North Island Monday 14 June 2021 They say a bad day at sea is still better than a good day in the office. Although there were a couple of people on board … maybe three if push comes to shove … who would beg to differ. To give you theContinue reading “It Started Out Calm”

Bridge Marina, Tauranga, North Island Sunday 13 June 2021 There is much excitement aboard as we contemplate heading out in the morning.  Gary, Annette and Martyn arrived this afternoon from Hamilton – Gary (Annette’s brother) having first flown there from his home in Wellington –  with Annette and Martyn’s daughter Kirsty acting as Uber Daughter. Continue reading “Leaving in the Morning”

Bridge Marina, Tauranga, North Island Saturday 12 June 2021 As we enter the final countdown to departure the list of remaining “important tasks” is getting shorter – which is a good thing.  There’s the ongoing work on painting the deck, and I’m very happy to report that we completed the second top coat of greyContinue reading “Two Sleeps to Go”

Bridge Marina, Tauranga, North Island Friday 11 June 2021 The day started on a definite HIGH as I made my way down to the Office Connect store on Cameron Road, Tauranga.   It was around 10:00am and there was business owner, Pawan, at the counter to greet me with my newly repaired IridiumGO satellite communications unit,Continue reading “All in the Family”