Havelock - Penguin Bay

After staying at Havelock Marina last night, we decided to make the most of the amenities and had a bit of an "admin" day. We started off with a cafe breakfast and coffee before stocking up on some more groceries and fishing tackle.

We then headed back to the marina to make use of the washing machine, getting our bulky items (sheets & towels) along with some clothes clean and dry. We also topped up our water tanks, filled up on diesel, and vacuumed our holding tank. When the tide was deep enough, we cast off our lines and headed back out into Pelorus Sound.

Penguin Bay looked a likely spot to stay, so we plonked our anchor down and settled in.

A short time later the waters went wild, and Vela hooked a decent Kahawai which unfortunately self released right next to the boat. Straight back down went Vela's line, and immediately came back up, this time with a disgruntled (and it made sure to let us know) Gurnard on the end, which Nathan safely netted.

Although the fish continued to break the water all around, nothing else wanted to bite. So as the sun went down we packed it in for what promised to be a very still, calm nights sleep... Or so we thought...Read more