Chamberlain's Bay to Awaawaroa Bay

The wind died down to a level that would make docking at the Oropiu Bay wharf very easy. So we headed over at high tide and filled our water tanks. Unfortunately the water was untreated, so we will need to make a short stop in at Westhaven before the weekend for drinking water.

Afterwards we popped around the corner into Awaawaroa Bay. The water in here was amazing and glassy, and it appeared to be full of snapper, pulling in a fish every bait (though lots just under the 30cm mark). We did manage to keep a few good eating size fish.

We hooked something large, which peeled line off the reel for about 10 seconds before it broke off at the hook. Possibly a stingray, but we'll never know for sure.

We were treated to a couple of great sunset/sunrise events, and the weather was perfect to get our last load of boat washing dried. We are spoilt to have such beautiful locations so close to our largest city.Read more