Well, we didn’t take the weather window on the 22nd May, the weather was just not right for us. A few other boats sailed out but we decided to head north to Whangaroa Harbour and relax for a couple of days and do some fishing.
TIME TO CHECK OUT
FAIR WEATHER EXCURSION
This morning all was peaceful in Whangaroa Harbour, flat calm, quiet and clear skies. I sat in the cockpit with an early morning cup of tea and savoured the tranquillity as the sun rose above the hills. This the best time of the day.
CALM AFTER THE STORM
Two nights and a day of nasty weather is behind us. Very strong southerly winds made for an uncomfortable couple of nights, particularly around two in the morning. Once again, I wonder what makes the wind strongest at two in the morning. It was gusting at fifty knots plus in the Colville Channel just to... Continue Reading →
CAPTURED IN WHALE BAY
Another perfect night. I am getting spoilt with calm conditions and peaceful anchorages. The only disturbance this morning was the cows on the hill making noise. This place is good, we are captured here for another day as we can’t think of a better place to go. Tranquil conditions in Whale Bay. Photo : Ray... Continue Reading →
AROUND CAPE BRETT TO THE BAY OF ISLANDS
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 