2025 Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, New Zealand
2024 Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
Medana Bay Marina Sunset. Photo Ray Penson 
Getting a Smart New Bottom Job. Photo Ray Penson 
Relaunching with New Bottom Colour. Photo Ray Penson 
Soft Drinks stock up. Photo Ray Penson 
Protected Anchorage off Telagalupi Village. Photo Ray Penson 
Sunset in the Lee of Trewangan Island. Photo Ray Penson 
Early Morning Walk Trewangan Island. Photo Ray Penson 
Track of Truce inside the Great Barrier Reef 
Simple Gili Sudak breakfast. Photo Ray Penson 
Lembar port, Water Taxi Driver, waited for me. Photo Ray Penson 
Telagalupe village. Photo Ray Penson 
Marina Del Rey, Lombok, with Bar and Swimming Pool. Photo Ray Penson 
Marina del Ray Jetty. Photo Ray Penson 
Palmyra, opposite Lombok Marina, a very chill place. Photo Ray Penson 
Gili Asahan Beach. Photo Ray Penson 
Lombok Sunset and Rain Clouds gathering. Photo Ray Penson 
Mount Agung on Bali in the distance from Gili Asahan. Photo Ray Penson 
Lost in Paradise, must have been the good old days. Photo Ray Penson 
Lavac Toilet lid and seat hinge part. Photo Ray Penson 
A loner bike from Palmyra Indah Bungalows. Photo Ray Penson 
Bintang Beer Warehouse. Photo Ray Penson 
Best time of day, breakfast before it gets too hot. Photo Ray Penson 
Fabricated toilet part alongside the remaining original part. Photo Ray Penson 
Lavac Toilet fixed and fully operational. Photo Ray Penson 
Electric Scooter dashboard shows the destructive power of a saltwater environment. Photo Ray Penson 
Rain Radar from Bali. 
Gili Asahan Beach after storm. Photo Ray Penson 
Splint applied to Bimini support. Photo Ray Penson 
Sun goes down and full moon comes up. Photo Ray Penson 
Birthday Boy having a morning coffee. Photo Ray Penson 
Vacuum packing everything in sight. Photo Ray Penson 
Horses on Beach at Gili Asahan. Photo Ray Penson 
Boat chaos and stuff everywhere. Photo Ray Penson 
Three new country flags arrived from Tokopedia. Photo Ray Penson 
Beautiful lashing on Boat Outrigger. Photo Ray Penson 
Small local boat held together with string. Photo Ray Penson 
Dinghy loaded with full gas cylinders. Photo Ray Penson 
Fishing boat returning on the afternoon breeze. Photo Ray Penson 
Early Morning Fishing off Bali North Coast. Photo Ray Penson 
Lovina side street with everything you need. Photo Ray Penson 
Lovina Beach, to prove I was here. Photo Ray Penson 
Bawean Island, a most peaceful place. Photo Ray Penson 
Teluk Promahan Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Accosted by School Girls for photos. Photo by School girl. 
Waterspouts touching down all around. Photo Ray Penson 
Belitung, destination achieved. Photo Ray Penson 
One of my Nocturnal Tormentors resting and preparing for a night sortie. Photo Ray Penson 
Local tourist Boats are everywhere. Photo Ray Penson 
Lovely Rocks and Beaches. Photo Ray Penson 
Dive support boat with divers to clean the hull. Photo Ray Penson 
Lovely white sand Beach at Belitung. Photo Ray Penson 
Afternoon Rain, as usual. Photo ray Penson 
Local tourist boat at Garuda Rock. Photo Ray Penson 
Moon Setting at Belitung Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Rain on the way, must be afternoon. Photo Ray Penson 
Rock and Wreck Restaurant. Photo Ray Penson 
Secluded Cove at Belitung. Photo Ray Penson 
Indonesian flag, just about worn out, time to move on. Photo Ray Penson 
Raw water inlet hose and clamps replaced. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce at anchor with Mount Santubong behind. Photo Ray Penson 
Rock Awash passing close to Starboard. Photo Ray Penson 
Crossing the equator, South to north. Photo Ray Penson 
Cats Museum display, slightly disturbing. Photo Ray Penson 
British Colonial Administration Building, used by Brits, Japanese and now a cafe. Photo Ray Penson 
Covered Street Market Kuching, nice and relaxed and no body pestering me to buy. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce Moored in Miri Marina. Photo Ray Penson 
Clew damage on the Yankee. Photo Ray Penson 
Peaceful sundowners on Santubong River Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
South China Sea Sunset. Photo Ray Penson 
Sail Cloth is UV damaged and too weak to take a long term repair. Photo Ray Penson 
Into the cat, Kuching Cat Museum. Photo Ray Penson 
Malaysia Oilfields, busy AIS screen with offshore support boats. Photo Ray Penson 
Piggyback anchor on deck. Photo Ray Penson 
Beer Relief after Trauma. Photo Ray Penson 
Duty Free Booze. Photo Ray Penson 
Getting out of Labuan. Photo Ray Penson 
Excellent Labuan Laundry Facilities. Photo Ray Penson 
Labuan Marina Building, just a shell. Photo Ray Penson 
Coolant hosed removed and ready to start. Photo Ray Penson 
Usukan Cove anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Cows at the Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Usukan Cove, a beautiful spot. Photo Ray Penson 
Wind was so light I flew the Spinnaker. Photo Ray Penson 
Palawan Sunset. Photo Ray Penson 
Departing Malaysia for Palawan. Photo Ray Penson 
Anchored in Puerto Princesa, sails off for repair. Photo Ray Penson 
Decanting gas from Philippine bottle to NZ bottle at the Abanico yacht Club. Photo Ray Penson 
Wonderful to Have Jess come and visit. 
Jess fixing the windex that got messed up by birds. Photo Ray Penson 
Tourist ferry boats at the underground river beach landing, Sabang. Photo Ray Penson 
Long days of sail repairs. Photo Ray Penson 
Improvised sail loft in the seaplane hanger. Photo Ray Penson 
Jess and Steven after their seaplane ride. Photo Ray Penson 
Abanico Yacht Club, Puerto Princesa. Photo Ray Penson 
Puerto Princesa Abanico anchorage from the Yacht Club. Photo Ray Penson 
After a days charge voltage drops quickly. Photo Ray Penson 
Onboard boat chaos as I undertake some serious repairs. Photo Ray Penson 
Plywood fillets epoxy glued and coated, ready to fit the jigsaw puzzle. Photo Ray Penson 
Jess departing from Puerto Princesa. Photo Ray Penson 
Steven ready for the seaplane take off. Photo Ray Penson 
2023 New Zealand, New Caledonia, Australia, Indonesia
Ready for Launching after maintenance at Goldhole, Auckland. Photo Ray Penson 
Nasty Surprise, Barnacles on Hull. Photo Ray Penson 
Coppermine Bay Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Sailing from Great Barrier to Whangaroa. Photo Ray Penson 
Wonderful Water Buoy Whangaroa Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Cape Brett Again. Photo Ray Penson 
Steven Catching Dinner. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce Outward Clearance from New Zealand. Photo Ray Penson 
Rainbow as we near New Caledonia. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce moored in Noumea. Photo Ray Penson 
Good Coffee in Noumea by Marina. Photo Ray Penson 
Cakes and Good stuff. Photo Ray Penson 
Vegetable Market, lovely but expensive. Photo Ray Penson 
Mickey the Windvane fixed. Photo Ray Penson 
Water Maker installation almost finished. Photo Ray Penson 
Gladstone Marina to Check into Australia. Photo Ray Penson 
Rip in Yankee, need to get sewing. Photo Ray Penson 
Laundry Day in Gladstone. Photo Ray Penson 
Percy island Yacht Club. Photo Anon. 
Orange Pig at Percy Island. Photo Ray Penson 
Percy Island Beach. Photo Ray Penson 
Fresh Passion Fruit from the wild. Photo Ray Penson 
Departing Nava Bay, Whitsundays. Photo Ray Penson 
Passing Abbot Point Coal Loading Terminal. Photo Ray Penson 
Sunday Morning in Townsville. Photo Ray Penson 
Magnetic Island Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Sustenance On magnetic Island. Photo Ray Penson 
Beautiful, Tranquil Hinchinbrook Channel. Photo Ray Penson 
Gayundah Creek, boats sheltering from a strong wind warning. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce on a mooring in Cairns. Photo Ray Penson 
Wedding Duty in Bali. 
Spinnaker Pole Fracture. Photo Ray Penson 
Spinnaker Pole Repairs. Photo Ray Penson 
Strange Creature in Cairns. Photo Ray Penson 
Strange Bedfellows in Cairns. Photo Ray Penson 
Low Island North of Cairns. Photo Ray Penson 
Morris Island Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Cape Direction. Photo Ray Penson 
Raining, entry into Escape River. Photo Ray Penson 
Rounding Cape York. Photo Ray Penson 
Seisia Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Seisia History Lesson. Photo Ray Penson 
Going too fast. Photo Ray Penson 
Short- Sharp Waves, Gulf of Carpentaria. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce Anchored at Gove. Photo Ray Penson 
More Sail Repairs at Gove. Photo Ray Penson 
Sundowners, Aussie style. Photo Ray Penson 
Gove Yacht Club Jetty and Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Australian Outward Clearance. Photo Ray Penson 
Passing through the Hole in the Wall. Photo Ray Penson 
Hole in the Wall Rock Art. Photo Ray Penson 
Arafura Sea Hitch Hiker. Photo Ray Penson 
Saumlaki Shore Access for checking in. Photo Ray Penson 
Nutmeg Drying in the Sun, Saumlaki. Photo Ray Penson 
Saumlaki Vegetable Market. Photo Ray Penson 
Light Winds Wear and Tear. Photo Ray Penson 
Pulau Romang Early Morning. Photo Ray Penson 
Local Children Hoping for a Treat. Photo Ray Penson 
Its so Hot, time for cold Anker. Photo Ray Penson 
Fishermen, early morning Kokar. Photo Ray Penson 
FAD’s are everywhere. Photo Ray Penson 
Kabir Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Kabir Boys enjoying cold Coke. Photo Ray Penson 
Beautiful protected Balurin Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce at Anchor Lembata. Photo Ray Penson 
Waters Too Polluted to Fish. Photo Ray Penson 
A Cold one at Sea World. Photo Ray Penson 
Tg Sada Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Tg Sada Children, very shy. Photo Ray Penson 
Another quiet morning at anchor. Photo Ray Penson 
Sunset, Approaching Komodo National Park. Photo Ray Penson 
Silvia Hotel, Labuan Bajo. Photo Ray Penson 
Potopaddu Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Potopaddu Ladies. Photo Ray Penson 
North Lombok Sunset. Photo Ray Penson 
Medana Bay Marina Breakfast. Photo Ray Penson 
Medana Bay Marina Sunset. Photo Ray Penson 
Hauling Out at Medana Bay Marina. Photo Ray Penson 
Medana Bay Boat Garden. Photo Ray Penson 
Preparing for Boom Track Repairs. Photo Ray Penson 
Such Delicious and Healthy Food. Photo Ray Penson 
Mooring at Medana Bay Marina. Photo Ray Penson 
A Different Christmas Lunch on Gili Aer. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce Moored at Medana Bay Marina. Photo Ray Penson 
The Truce Taxi Service. Photo Steven Penson 
Motoring to Gili Aer on Christmas Day. Photo Steven Penson 
Teaching Ngozi Port and Starboard. Photo Steven Penson 
Don’t think we will take her home. 
That’s a big baby. 
Great day trip to a waterfall in the hills. 
Interesting Elephant Experience. 
Cooler on the Slopes towards Mt. Rinjani. Photo Steven Penson 
Truce sailing with headsails in a good Trade Wind. Photo Alan Barrow
2022 New Zealand
Snapper for dinner. Photo Ray Penson 
Pelagic Autopilot Arrived. Photo Ray Penson 
Gas Solenoid resistor and Capacitor in Place. Photo Ray Penson 
Early Morning Fog Auckland. Photo Ray Penson 
Kiwiriki Bay from start of track. Photo Ray Penson 
View from Kiwiriki Track. Photo Ray Penson 
Pelagic Autopilot doing its job. Photo Ray Penson 
Pelagic Autopilot Control Head Fitted. Photo Ray Penson 
Pelagic Autopilot cable connection. Photo Ray Penson
2021 New Zealand Cruise
New Zealand Cruise Route clockwise 2021 
New 2 x 100w Solar Panels ready for 2021 Cruise. Photo Ray Penson 
Fridge Switch, a first for Truce. Photo Ray Penson 
Fridge working and cold beer, luxury for upcoming 2021 Cruise. Photo Ray Penson 
Last minute pre departure provisions. Photo Ray Penson 
Ngozi with freshly caught diner. Photo Ray Penson 
Rounding East Cape in Benign Conditions. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce at Ranger Bay, Te Kouma Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Peachgrove Bay, Great Mercury Island. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce at Napier Yacht Club visitors berth. Photo Ray Penson 
Emerson Street Napier. Photo Ray Penson 
Fishing Fleet Napier. Photo Ray Penson 
Gardens Napier. Photo Ray Penson 
Talking to Dolphins. Photo Ngozi Penson 
Cape Kidnappers. Photo Ray Penson 
Two Crays for Smoko. Photo Ngozi Penson 
Cape Turnagain Wind Observations, Predict Wind. Nasty for a while. 
Southerly flow but safely anchored in Akaroa. 
Weed on Anchor Chain. Photo Ray Penson 
Anchored off Akaroa Yacht Club on a breezy day. Photo Ray Penson 
Timutimu Head Akaroa. Photo Ray Penson 
Carey’s Bay Historic Hotel. Photo Ray Penson 
Careys Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Main Street Port Chalmers. Photo Ray Penson 
Dunedin Railway Station. Photo Ray Penson 
Taiaroa Head. Photo Ray Penson 
Ocean Beach. Photo Ray Penson 
Sydney Cove and refreshment, Ulva Island. Photo Ray Penson 
The Cove, Ulva Island. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce anchored at Glory Cove, Paterson Inlet. Photo Ray Penson 
Mollyhawk waiting for more fish. Photo Ray Penson 
Black Robin. Photo Ray Penson 
Weka. Photo Ray Penson 
Traditional Beach Sport. Photo Ray Penson 
Propellers in the bush. Photo Ray Penson 
Propellers on the beach. Photo Ray Penson 
Kaipipi Shipyard Plaque. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce on Mooring at Halfmoon Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Gurnard for Lunch. Photo Ngozi Penson 
Entering the calm of Otago Retreat. Photo Ray Penson 
Ngozi wearing anti sandfly apparel. Photo Ray Penson 
Anti Sandfly screen on companionway. Photo Ray Penson 
Lake Cove Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Sailing up Edwardson Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce Moored at Isthmus Sound Fiordland. Photo Ray Penson 
Blue Cod and lure. Photo Ray Penson 
Looking Out from North Port to Chalky Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Cook Channel looking from Pickersgill Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Pickersgill Harbour from Astronomers Point. Photo Ray Penson 
Stream at the head of Cooks Cove. Photo Ngozi penson 
Heading into Acheron Passage. Photo Ngozi Penson 
Sunrise at Deep Cove. Photo Ray Penson 
Helena Falls, Deep Cove. Photo Ray Penson 
Blanket Bay Hotel. Photo Ray Penson 
Entrance to Hall Arm. Photo Ray Penson 
Just another waterfall. Photo Ray Penson 
Fresh Water Collector. Photo Ray Penson 
Approaching Milford Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Early Morning Milford Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Rain Brings Cascading Waterfalls. Photo Ray Penson 
Deepwater Basin, Milford Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Entering Westport on the leads. Photo Ray Penson 
Municipal Chambers Westport. Photo Ray Penson 
Secure Alongside in Westport. Photo Ray Penson 
Westport Fishing Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Rangatira in Tarakohe. Photo Ray Penson 
Separation Point. Photo Ray Penson 
Adele Island. Photo Ngozi Penson 
New Throne in Place. Photo Ray Penson 
Sundowners, Adele Island. Photo Ngozi Penson 
Trafalgar Street Nelson. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce moored at Marine and General Jetty. Photo Ray Penson 
The Honest Lawyer. Photo Ray Penson 
McCashin’s Brewery. Photo Ray Penson 
Where it all starts with the grain. Photo Penson 
A Rose amongst Thorns, Truce moored in Fishing Pens. Photo Ray Penson 
Local Nelson Beer. Photo Ray Penson 
Nelson City and Port from Botanical Hill. Photo Ray Penson 
New Zealand Centre, but its not. Photo Ray Penson 
Nelson Heritage Park Entrance. Photo Ray Penson 
Relocated Church. Photo Ray Penson 
Store on Mainstreet. Photo Ray Penson 
Morning calm in Kauauroa Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Steam Train outside Havelock Museum. Photo Ray Penson 
Stephens Island in Cook Strait. Photo Ray Penson 
Morning Sunrise on Mount Taranaki. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce Moored in Port Taranaki, Kids Fishing Float in foreground. Photo Ray Penson 
Almost full sail making good time up the West Coast. Photo Ray Penson 
Early morning at Spirits Bay Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Hooper Point looking into Spirits Bay anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
Tom Bowling bay Anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
North Cape seen from the North. Photo Ray Penson 
Cape KariKari. Photo Ray Penson 
Tutakaka head, Entrance to Tutukaka Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Cape Brett Light. Photo Ray Penson 
Bream Head. Photo Ray Penson 
Parua Bay seen from Parua Bay Tavern. Photo Ray Penson
2020 New Zealand Cruise
Off Cape Rodney heading to Auckland. 
Motoring in calms, heading to Whangamumu. Photo Ngozi Penson 
Ngozi, any excuse for a bubbly. Photo Ray Penson 
The Nook anchorage Whangarei. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce anchored in Tutakaka Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Flat calm Whangamumu Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Northbound, rounding Cape Brett. Photo Ray Penson 
Marsden Cross, Rangihoua Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Te Toroa Bay beach. Photo Ray Penson 
Tranquillity in Whale Bay, Bay of Islands. Photo Ray Penson 
Treaty Grounds. Photo Ray Penson 
Treaty House Waitangi. Photo Ray Penson 
Waka shed Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Photo Ray Penson 
Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Photo Ray Penson 
East Cape with Lighthouse on top. Photo Ray Penson 
East Island off East Cape. Photo Ray Penson 
East Cape Astern, heading South. Photo Ray Penson 
Entrance to Cooks Cove, Tolega Bay Photo Ray Penson 
Sunrise in Oyster Bay, Port Underwood. Photo Ray Penson 
Dirty fuel from primary filter. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce at Anchor in Oyster Bay Photo. Ray Penson 
Steven working hard sailing, Micky (wind vane) is steering. Photo Ray Penson 
Lunch at Ratimera bay, Queen Charlotte Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Ship Cove, Quen Charlotte Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce in Richmond Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Jacobs Bay Campground. Photo Ray Penson 
Heading South down Pelorus Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Blue Cod Ready for dispatch. Photo Ray Penson 
Blue Cod ten minutes after being caught. Photo Ray Penson 
Gravel foreshore at Burney’s Beach Photo Ray Penson 
Burney’s Beach memorial. Photo Ray Penson 
Interisland Ferry passing Jacksons Bay, Tory Channel heading to Wellington. Photo Ray Penson 
Long Bay Anchorage on a calm morning. Photo Ray Penson 
Ominous evening cloud brought wind. Photo Ray Penson 
Pancakes for breakfast. Photo Ray Penson 
The Giants House, Akaroa. Photo Ray Penson 
Giant House – Mosaic Sculptures. Photo Ray Penson 
Midday in Akaroa during lockdown. Photo Ray Penson 
Coffee and Croissants in Akaroa. Photo Ray Penson 
Early morning in Akaroa. Photo Ray Penson 
Birds taking a morning perch on Truce. Photo Ray Penson 
Butchers Shop Akaroa. Photo Ray Penson 
Early Morning Alarm Clock. Photo Ray Penson 
Little Pig stowed overnight. Photo Ray Penson 
Wrapping up warm for overnight sailing down the coast. Photo Ray Penson 
Raymarine ST2000+ Tiller Pilot on the operating table. Photo Ray Penson 
Diamond Harbour Jetty. Photo Ray Penson 
Christchurch Cathedral. Photo Ray Penson 
Parau Bay from the Coastal walking Track. Photo Ray Penson 
Books jumped the Bar and mayhem in Salon. Photo Ray Penson 
View of Lyttleton from the Port Hills. Photo Ray Penson 
Botanical Gardens, Christchurch. Photo Ray Penson 
The Remembrance wall on the banks of the River Avon, Christchurch. Photo Ray Penson 
Lyttelton Te Ana Marina. Photo Ray Penson 
Little Pig now has a name. Photo Ray Penson 
Sunrise hitting the hills above Lyttleton Te Ana Marina. Photo Ray Penson 
Wooden Carving watching over Te Ana Marina. Photo Ray Penson 
Christchurch from the Port Hills. Photo Ray Penson 
Lyttleton Time Ball. Photo Ray Penson 
New Red cedar insert glassed over with cloth and epoxy resin. Photo Ray Penson 
Lyttleton, repairs finished – nothing to see here. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce anchored in Watering Cove, Abel Tasman National Park taken from Observation Beach. Photo Ray Penson 
Quiet morning in Richmond Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
In Lockdown, Portage Bay, Kerepuru Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Spirit of New Zealand overtaking Truce after French Pass. Photo Ray Penson 
Torea Bay on Queen Charlotte Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Cherry Tree Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Dynema loop and low friction ring as turning block for boom preventer. Photo Ray Penson 
Dyneema Running backstay with soft shackle to rope tail. Photo Ray Penson 
Protein, Marlborough Blue Cod. Photo Ray Penson 
Memorial on Queen Charlotte Track. Photo Ray Penson 
Picnic Bay Camp Site, Kerepuru Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Approaching French Pass from the North. Photo Ray Penson 
Heading south out of French Pass. Photo Ray Penson 
Sometimes we can sail fast. Photo Ray Penson 
Early morning scene, Kenepuru Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Portage Bay, Kerepuru Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Picnic Bay, rocky beach. Photo Ray Penson 
The Gap, Take-In Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
First dusting of snow on the hills, Havelock Marina. Photo Ray Penson 
Deserted Main Street Havelock during lockdown. Photo Ray Penson 
Covid restrictions on Recreational Boaties. Photo Ray Penson 
Fresh Feijoa’s from the park. Photo Ray Penson 
Lockdown Quiet, Glimpse of Queen Charlette Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Stevens Island. Photo Ray Penson 
Approaching Cape Jackson on glassy seas. Photo Ray Penson 
Cape Reinga from Spirits Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Spirits Bay Anchorage with Rainbow. Photo Ray Penson 
Crayfish donated by local fisherman. Photo Ray Penson 
Dolphins welcome into Whangaroa Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
The Dukes Nose rock, Whangaroa Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Hole in the Wall, Cape Brett. Photo Ray Penson 
Sail Rock. Photo Ray Penson 
New Solar Panels ready for 2021 Cruise 
Bigger Solar Controller to handle new Solar Panels 
New Fridge Compressor fitted 
Fridge Switch, a first for Truce 
Cold Beer, luxury for upcoming 2021 Cruise
2018 – 2019 Ship Delivery, Maintenance and Sailing New Zealand
Mast Removal, a two man job at Goldhole. Photo Ray Penson 
Mast laid down for maintenance. Photo Ray Penson 
Maintenance and new wiring at the Masthead. Photo Ray Penson 
Changed from wire to Dyneema for running backstays. Photo Ray Penson 
New wire rigged on Norseman Terminal. Photo Ray Penson 
Preparation for pouring Spartite around mast. Photo Ray Penson 
Truck innertube mast boot. Photo Ray Penson 
Mast boot dressed and sealed with canvas cover. Photo Ray Penson 
Spartite finished and joinery back in place. Photo Ray Penson 
Mast is up and checking again. Photo Ray Penson 
Harken Furler ready for action. Photo Ray Penson 
New Harken furler swivel. Photo Ray Penson 
Fresh Paint and looking good. Photo Ray Penson 
First Coat, New Paint on topsides. Photo Ray Penson 
New fitted sheets for Forward bunk, very Nautical. Photo Ray Penson 
Radar Scanner fixed on new platform. Photo Ray Penson 
Radar installed and running. Photo Ray Penson 
New secondhand Whale bilge pump, a mighty beast. Photo Ray Penson 
Ready to go, preparing to depart Bahrain. Photo Ray Penson 
Shadowed by Iranian Dhow. Photo Ray Penson 
Autopilot working perfectly before it didn’t. Photo Ray Penson 
Safely arrived Trieste. Photo Ray Penson 
Hobart Tasmania. Photo Ray Penson 
Huon River Tasmania. Photo Ray Penson 
Badly corroded Copper shoe pin. Photo Ray Penson 
Dry fitting the shoe before fixing. Photo Ray Penson 
Fixing the shoe with 3M 5200 before riveting. Photo Ray Penson 
Paining over rivets to fix the shoe. Photo Ray Penson 
Fixing the shoe with 3M 5200 before riveting. Photo Ray Penson 
Propellor and Shaft with new Propspeed ready for the water. Photo Ray Penson 
Launching day, moving to the slipway at Goldhole. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce is shipshape again. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce alongside Westpark and ready to go again. Photo Ray Penson 
The Nook Anchorage, Whangarei Harbour. Photo Ray Penson
2017 Vancouver to New Zealand
The Lure Finally Worked. Photo Ray Penson 
Antifouling finished, ready for launching. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce back in her natural element. Photo Ray Penson 
Speed Log through Hull Filled. Photo Ray Penson 
Spare 1/2 inch braid. Photo Ray Penson 
New ICOM VHF waiting to be fitted. Photo Ray Penson 
New Viking Life Raft. Photo Ray Penson 
New VHF Installed and tested. Photo Ray Penson 
Spring Blossom in Victoria. Photo Ray Penson 
My booty from the Marine Garage Sale Victoria. Photo Ray Penson 
Wind vane Sail Rigged, ready to go. Photo Ray Penson 
Underway at last, Clear sky, bright sunshine and crisp air. Photo Ray Penson 
Downtown Port Townsend on a Sunday morning. Ray Penson 
Some Provisions for the Pacific Voyage. Photo Ray Penson 
Neah Bay, ready to head out. 
Neah Bay Anchorage and Fuel Dock. Photo Ray Penson 
Rainbow over Neah Bay Marina. Photo Ray Penson 
Mama Bucks Food Wagon, Neah Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Washburn’s General Store Neah Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Sealions hanging out in Newport, Oregon. Photo Ray Penson 
Mr Crab on a plate, Newport. Photo Ray Penson. 
Toledo Boatyard Oregon. Photo. Ray Penson 
New Bushing fresh from Machine Shop. Photo Ray Penson 
Rudder Unshipped and Hung Off. Photo Ray Penson 
City Hall Toledo. Photo Ray Penson 
Main Street Toledo. Photo Ray Penson 
Approaching Golden Gate Bridge. Photo Ray Penson 
Harbour bridge Newport, Oregon. Photo Ray Penson 
Yaquina River Bridge – Just Walked Across. Photo Ray Penson 
Waiting on weather, making Soft Shackles. Photo, Ray Penson 
Coastguard vessel returning from closed Yaquina Bar. Photo Ray Penson 
Salsa in the street, San Francisco. Photo Ray Penson 
Chart Plot Approaching Golden Gate, San Francisco. Photo Ray Penson 
Ngozi enjoying San Francisco. Photo Ray Penson 
Tourists at Golden Gate Bridge. Photo Ray Penson 
Golden Gate Bridge. Photo Ray Penson 
San Francisco Bay sailing. Photo Ray Penson 
Sailing under the Bay Bridge, San Fransisco. Photo Ray Penson 
Bay Bridge, San Francisco. Photo Ray Penson 
Oakland Marina, Alameda. San Francisco. Photo Ray Penson 
Oakland. Photo Ray Penson 
Oakland Waterfront. Photo Ray Penson 
Departing San Francisco early morning. Photo Ray Penson 
Entering the Tropics and all’s well on board. Photo Ray Penson 
Poled out Jib – worth the effort. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce Anchored in Lono Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Thirsty Bees in Lono Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce Anchored in Maalaea Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Post Snorkelling refreshment, Hawaii. Photo Ray Penson 
Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. Photo Ray Penson 
Winch Servicing on Truce. Photo Ray Penson 
Servicing Gusher 25 bilge pump in Hawaii. Photo Ray Penson 
Mai Tai Time with Jess and Richard in Hawaii. 
Starting a fun day ashore. Photo Ray Penson 
Jess Bailing swamped dinghy. Photo Ray Penson 
Lady Wheel Bar, Christmas Island. Photo Ray Penson 
Main Street London, Kiritimati. Photo Ray Penson 
Church London, Kiritimati. Photo Ray Penson 
Jessica Sailing in The South Pacific. Photo Ray Penson 
Dressed for squall, Pacicic ICTZ. Photo Ray Penson 
Neiafu Harbour, Tonga. Photo Ray Penson 
Jessica caught Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Photo Ray Penson 
First cold beer in Tonga. Photo Ray Penson 
Mariner’s Cafe and Bar Pangai, Tonga. Photo Ray Penson 
Jessica at Ouleva Island, Tonga. Photo Ray Penson 
Truce Resting in Nuku’Alofa, Tonga. Photo Ray Penson 
Ha’amonga a Maui, Tongatapu. Photo Ray Penson 
Captain Cooks Landing Place – cafe closed. Photo Ray Penson 
Big Mama’s bar sign. Photo Ray Penson 
Big Mama’s yacht club, Pangaimotu. Photo Ray Penson 
Approaching Whangarei Lifting Bridge. Photo Ray Penson 
Secured, Whangarei Town Basin. Photo Ray Penson 
Heading into Auckland with no wind. Photo Ray Penson
2016 – 2017 British Columbia Canada
Inspecting Yacht Truce Rig. Photo Ray Penson 
Underwater profile – Photo Ray Penson 
Peace and tranquillity on Vancouver Island – welcome after a North Pacific round trip 
Nasty rot on spreader. Photo Ray Penson 
New Spreader in the making. Photo Ray Penson 
Pacific Hickory 
Pacific Hickory returning from China and entering Vancouver Harbour with a barge in Tow, September 2015. Photo Ray J Ordano 
Removing port spreader for replacement. Photo Ray Penson 
Victoria Harbour and Parliament Building. Photo Ray Penson 
Captain Cook keeping watch on the Victoria traffic. Photo by Captain Ray Penson 
Truce on a swing Mooring at Canoe Cove. Photo Ray Penson 
All is quiet at Canoe Cove as the sun goes down. Photo Ray Penson 
Life at sea, Calm and Tranquil 
Heading North through Dodd narrows. Photo Ray Penson 
YACHT TRUCE 
New Solar controller installed. Photo Ray Penson 
Iridium GO Installed. Photo Ray Penson 
Perfect first nights anchorage. Photo Ray Penson 
New AIS received. Photo Ray Penson 
Cassel Lake Falls Teakerne Arm Marine Park, Canada. Photo Ray Penson 
Port McNeill Harbour Canada. Photo Ray Penson 
Port McNiell burl the worlds largest. Photo Ray Penson 
Alert Bay Church Port Mcneil Canada. Photo Ray Penson 
Alert Bay Home of the Killer Whale Port Mcneil Canada. Photo Ray Penson 
London Taxi far from Home Port Mcneil Canada. Photo Ray Penson 
Alert Bay Main Street.Port Mcneil Canada. Photo Ray Penson 
New Bella Bella Fuel dock and Wharf Photo Ray Penson 
Hartley Bay Church and Totem.Photo Ray Penson 
Hartley Bay Harbour. Photo Ray Penson
2016 Alaska Cruise
Margerie Glacier. Photo Ray Penson 
Green Island Anchorage – Just Perfect. Photo Ray 
Fresh Salmon. Photo Ray Penson. Sailing Yacht Truce 
Cruise ship Noordam entering a damp Ketchikan at six in the morning. Photo Ray Penson 
Ruby Princess cruise ship in Ketchikan. Photo Ray Penson 
Old creek Street Ketchikan. Photo Ray Penson 
A stormy night, Rain Rain and more Rain. Photo Ray Penson. 
Fresh Caught – but not caught by me. Photo Ray Penson 
Sea to Plate in an Hour. Photo Ray Penson 
Rock Dodging looking to enter Mirror Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Bambi on the Port Bow. Photo Ray Penson 
Coffman Cove Harbour. Photo Ray Penson. 
Downtown Coffman Cove. Photo Ray Penson 
Fresh Alaska Shrimp the best. Photo Ray Penson 
Six in the morning and clear of Gillespie Narrows. Photo Ray Penson 
Hot Springs Waterfall. Photo Ray Penson 
Baranof Hot Springs dock. Photo Ray Penson 
Hot Tub Room with a View. Photo ray Penson 
View from Baranof Island to Chatham Strait. Photo Ray Penson 
Baranof Lake above Warm Springs Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
View from trail behind Warm Springs Bay. Photo Ray Penson 
Baranof Lake. Photo Ray Penson 
Calm sunrise near Sitka. Photo Ray Penson 
Sitka Pioneer Home. Photo Ray Penson 
Totem Square, Sitka. Photo Ray Penson 
Sitka Cathedral showing Russian Influence. Photo Ray Penson 
Eagles on the dock in Craig. Photo Ray Penson 
Downtown Craig, Alaska.Photo Ray Penson 
Humpback Breaching. Photo Ray Penson 
Current in Sergius Narrows. Photo Ray Penson 
A wet morning in Sitka Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Winter Harbour Anchorage, Prince of Wales Island. Photo Ray Penson 
Flipper Beating Whale. Photo Ray Penson 
Exploring in the rain. Photo Ray Penson 
Deweyville Anchorage where I hooked a wire. Photo Ray Penson 
El Capitano Passage, Dry Pass. Feels less than 20m wide. Photo Ray Penson 
Port Protection, Prince of Wales Island Photo Ray Penson 
Hoonah Youth Center. Photo Ray Penson 
Wrangell Harbour at low water. Photo Ray Penson 
Philip Narrows on Princess Royal Island – very narrow. Photo Ray Penson 
Tidal Waterfall in Kent Inlet – Princess Royal Island. Photo Ray Penson 
Klemtu Village and Harbour. Photo Ray Penson 
Klemtu Welcome – seen better times. Photo Ray Penson 
A dark gloomy day going up Grenville Channel. Photo Ray Penson 
Follow Truce real time sailing adventures New Bella Bella Fuel dock and Wharf Photo Ray Penson 
Blustery Anchorage in Codville Lagoon. Photo Ray Penson 
Floating log with friends in Fitz Hugh Sound. Photo Ray Penson 
Pelican Harbour with State Troopers present. Photo Ray Penson 
Pelican City hall Alaska. Photo Ray Penson 
Pelican Sea Plane Base with Flight Arriving. Photo Ray Penson 
Seaplane landing next to boat entering Elfin Cove . Photo Ray Penson 
Truce Antifouled and ready for action again. Photo Ray Penson
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 