The trip from Gove to Saumlaki was a slow affair, taking a full day longer than I expected. However, once I overcame the sheer frustration of being becalmed at one point, the voyage progressed at a constant slow speed with favourable winds and a calm sea. Sailing wing on wing it turned out to be a very pleasant trip .
WHANGAROA TO WHANGAMUMU
First light in Whangaroa and it was hosing down, biblical style rain. I Let go of the mooring and motored down the harbour, slowly, the rain was so heavy visibility was reduced to just a few boat lengths. Once at the harbour entrance the rain reduced, replaced by a brisk NW’ly wind and lumpy sea.... Continue Reading →