The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
Sunday morning opened fine and clear in Spirits Bay, just a slight S’ly breeze to ripple the water. The evening had been restful, the Cape Reinga light reassuringly flashing every twelve seconds away to the west. I was in no hurry today, the forecast was for light winds so there was no need to run... Continue Reading →
At four on Thursday morning I slipped the mooring and motored quietly out of Port Taranaki. Not a breath of wind disturbed the sea, all was very still. Once clear of the breakwaters I increased the engine power and headed north towards Cape Reinga, almost three hundred miles distant. The forecast was for a few... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 