The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
For three days I have been hunkered down in Precipice Sound, behind Macdonell Island. It has rained continuously since I arrived. According to the boats up in Blanket Bay it is raining there as well. This cove is very well sheltered from both wind and sea, hardly a ripple on the water, its hard to... Continue Reading →
Monday morning and Ngozi caught the bus out of Deep Cove to Te Anau. Well actually it’s a bus to Lake Manapouri and then a ferry across the lake to Manapouri Town. I was sorry to see her go. We have had quite an adventure this past two months. Having another pair of hands on... Continue Reading →
Banging to windward all last night and today on starboard tack. Getting to New Zealand is a battle, every mile must be won. I am not complaining – some are still in the north waiting for a break in the weather and one yachtsman is sheltering at Raoul Island. The daybreak this morning was beautiful... Continue Reading →
It’s a good job I made muffins yesterday – it would never have happened today, conditions are far too boisterous. The day started out with a rain squall and front just after midnight. Then a strong south west wind and swell set in and we have been using it all day make our way south the... Continue Reading →
On Thursday, my daughter Jessica arrived in Honolulu. On Friday, my friend Richard arrived. So good to have company after being solo since San Francisco. I haven’t seen Jessica since last December and Richard for a few years so we all have a lot of catching up to do. On Sunday we did some boat maintenance in... Continue Reading →
I feel exhausted, what a day – I am checked into the USA and have been granted a six month cruising visa. This morning I departed Canoe Cove at ten in brilliant sunshine and a cold crisp air. There was no wind as I motored out and across Haro Strait towards the US. At just... Continue Reading →
Well, I am not really ready, I still have a heap of small jobs to complete before Truce fully is ready for sea. However, all the big jobs requiring shore support or access to chandlery are complete. The remaining small jobs I can complete as I head south. The rig has been checked over by... Continue Reading →
I had a lie in until seven thirty this morning, the rain was dropping onto the cabin top so I decided to roll over for another hour. After I dragged myself out of my bunk I applied the final epoxy patch to the fresh water tank. It’s not easy when you can’t see what you... Continue Reading →
Glorious spring weather in Canoe Cove today, shorts weather with clear sky and bright sunshine. The first day with no rain I reckon. I stuck another epoxy patch on the fresh water tank this morning, the warmer weather is helping the epoxy to cure faster, I think one more internal patch tomorrow and we will be... Continue Reading →
This afternoon Truce went back into the water. A big sigh of relief all around. The last days have been cold wet and miserable trying to get the anti fouling completed and living on board when the boat is out of the water is not pleasant. Once in the water I had a good check... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 