New Zealand 2011
Day 6 – 6th Feb (nobody’s birthday!)
Kingfish Lodge at Whanguroa Harbour to Waiaua Bay at Cavalli Islands – Total distance 18 nautical miles. Cast off at 10.30, arrived at 16.40. Didf docking practice with Marla – reversing stern in to dock for stern tie and springing on and off the dock. Not easy in a 42 […]
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Day 5 – 5th Feb – Commodore Marla’s b’day!
Whangaihe Bay to Kingfish Lodge at Whanguroa Harbour – total distance 5 nautical miles.Departed 16.35, arrived 18.30Stayed at anchor all day enjoyed the sun, sea and location. Took the zodiac ashore with Marion and Marla to explore the beach and climb the grassy headland in search of sheep, but they […]
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Day 4 – 4th Feb 2011 – Nigel’s birthday (brother!!) HB2U
Whale Bay to Whangaihe Bay via Cavalli Islands – Total 25 nautical miles. Depart 10.00, stop to snorkel at 14.30; depart again 16.00 and arrive at anchor 18.30. DOLPHINS!!!! Just heading out of Whale Bay under power and spotted large pod of bottlenose dolphins off starboard bow. Larger than common […]
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