The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
Gove anchorage in Inverell Bay is mostly a peaceful place. With the easterly and southeasterly winds there is no sea or swell intrusion. The wind when it gets up is only a minor disturbance. So that’s good. The downside is that Truce is becoming a dirty red colour, the same as everything around here. It’s the windborne bauxite dust that settles everywhere.
Well, the holiday and nice weather continues, a beautiful morning after a peaceful night spent secure on the mooring. After breakfast Steven and I took Truce around to Picton to pick up Richard and Doris. Once onboard we headed up Queen Charlotte Sound to find a suitable stopping off spot for lunch. After a few... Continue Reading →
Steven and I had a leisurely breakfast this morning, heaps of toast with home-made grapefruit marmalade and fresh coffee. At 09:00 we started the engine and picked up the anchor, departing Oyster Bay. There was no wind so we motored out of Port Underwood and up along the coast towards Tory Channel. It was a... Continue Reading →
I had a wonderful sleep last night and had a late start and leisurely breakfast. The day is sunny and warm and all’s well in my little world. Well, almost, as I have an engine that needs some maintenance. Truce has come through our battering yesterday without any damage apart from a few sail slugs... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 