The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
This year I completed the New Zealand cruise that was interrupted last year by covid and a long period of lockdown in the Marlborough sounds area. So, a year later I finally completed my adventure, sailing around New Zealand and visiting many places that are only easily accessible by boat. Last year I tried not... Continue Reading →
Spirits Bay is a beautiful place, well worth a visit but the weather must be settled. Unfortunately, I was unable to get ashore as the surf on the beach was a little too high for a dinghy landing in comfort. I am just waiting for the South Easterly winds to reduce on the east coast... Continue Reading →
21st June and the shortest day of the year. Its wet and cold in Auckland and work on Truce has declined to a snail’s pace. My casual job at Burnsco, travel for Marine Consultancy work and the short daylight hours all conspire to keep me off the boat for days at a time. From now on... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 