The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
Finally, after southerly winds, northerly winds, rain and a rolling swell the weather improved, allowing a run ashore without being tipped into the surf. I had started the day off trying to sail north to Digby Island but the wind disappeared, so I returned to West Bay to explore.
After anchoring at Percy Island I was eager to get ashore. But it was just too rough and the wind too strong to put the dinghy in the water. I stayed on board and scanned the shoreline with binoculars. We rolled all afternoon and reached a crescendo coinciding with high water just before midnight. Only then was some sleep possible.
An early morning departure from Hummocky Island to take advantage of the southerly wind. Unfortunately, the breeze continued to decrease and by ten in the morning the tide was taking us backwards. Reluctantly I started the engine and we motored towards Keppel Island, arriving just after one in the afternoon.
An early start this morning in calm clear conditions. We picked up the anchor, motored out of Whangamumu harbour and up the coast towards Cape Brett. As we approached Cape Brett the birdlife increased, obviously some good food source for the birds around here. Cape Brett Lighthouse. Photo Ray Penson We passed close to Motukokako... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 