Havelock

Getting into Havelock was our main objective for today. Being a yacht and needing at least 2.2m of water to stay afloat, and some areas of the approach into Havelock having just 0.5m of water at low tide, we needed to plan this around high tide.

So after our usual morning routine we started making our way towards Havelock. High tide was 4.30pm, so we weren't in any extreme rush, but we did want to get in with time to get to the four square for some essentials. Before we left, Nathan managed to pull in two very nice (and delicious) Gurnard. Fried in butter with salad made for a delicious and nutritious lunch.

As we got closer to Havelock, we spotted a work up on the surface. Out came the Kahawai lure and we welcomed three mid size Kahawai aboard Starling. The Nathan got to work and we kept the fillets in the fridge for dinner tomorrow with Amin and Cil.

We negotiated the narrow and shallow channel into Havelock, with just 0.6m under the keel at times. We made it to the four square before it closed and even had time for a delightful land-shower at Havelock marina before Amin and Cil arrived.

We went into town for dinner at the mussel pot, but being 8pm in small town NZ, the three restaurant establishments had all closed their kitchens... We managed to get a couple of pizzas at the local pub before retiring to the boat for the evening.

Early morning departure for tomorrow as the high tide is about 5am... Forecast is not ideal with wind and rain, but it will be preferable to be stuck out in the sounds rather than the marina.Weiterlesen