I awoke early this morning after a peaceful night on the mooring in Waikawa Bay. It was still dark when I ventured out of the hatch, summer seems to be waning, shorter days. The forecast was for variable winds with a N’ly in the afternoon. It didn’t happen and remained stubbornly calm all day. When... Continue Reading →
HEADING OUT THE SOUNDS
Ah, a peaceful night at Turners Bay, flat calm all night. This morning looks very different to yesterday, low dark overcast clouds. Looks ominous. The early morning forecast predicted N’ly winds, 15 knots rising to 25 in the afternoon with rain. My plan was to sail over to Abel Tasman National Park in the morning... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 