What a beautiful sleep, I set my alarm for six but the phone battery expired overnight, the alarm didn’t and I awoke at seven. Outside the sun was just coming up and it was a beautiful calm morning, such a contrast to the wet windy evening before. Shortly after my first fresh cup of coffee... Continue Reading →
ARRIVED NEW ZEALAND
The wind overnight was not as strong as forecast so in was a little slower than anticipated, I really wanted to make some miles and reduce the time in the strong winds closer to the Bay of Islands. It turned out fine the wind picked up in the morning and I had a good thirty... Continue Reading →
BACK IN NEW ZEALAND
I have been back in New Zealand for ten days now. So good to see family again, but It’s difficult to transition from being a freewheeling sailor to the role of domestic slave, taking orders from the ‘Boss’ wife. The creature comforts of home are however a welcome change, having a hot shower on tap... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 