Hen and Chicks - Tutukaka

Today we made another little hop up the coast. With a forecast of strong northerlies coming, we thought it best to make our move north from the Hen and Chicks this morning while we still had a 10-15kt easterly.

It was perfect sailing with a near-flat sea state, and with Vela on the wheel we made quick work of the trip.

We ventured ashore to have a look around, and turns out it was the monthly local market! So we loaded up with some freshly picked strawberries, smoked cheese and sweet treats before heading to dinner at Schnappa Rock. We had some of the freshest oysters we've ever tasted, a delicious smoked venison entree, and Vela ordered a confit duck for her main while Nathan stuck to his roots with a steak burger.Read more