Bland Bay - Oke Bay
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Today we made it to home waters.
After some running repairs were made to a couple of small tears in the mainsail, we left Bland Bay to head into the Bay of Islands.
Almost immediately the windLeggi altro
Today we made it to home waters.
After some running repairs were made to a couple of small tears in the mainsail, we left Bland Bay to head into the Bay of Islands.
Almost immediately the windLeggi altro
We started today by ticking off a maintenance item. We pulled the mainsail down - something which hadn't been done since the boat was bought three years ago as it has an in-mast furler. After weLeggi altro
Today was all about the fishing.
An early alarm to get James' fishing boat in the water to see what kaimoana we could find. After a quick stop in Russell for some fuel, we set off. Target for the dayLeggi altro
Today was about making finned friends.
We started the day by splitting up. Vela went for a bike ride with James and his family, while Nathan and Jamie opted for a more chilled day on the boat. AsLeggi altro
Today was a bit of a family day. The three families (boat family, James' family, and Jordi's family) split themselves between the yacht and the power boat and headed off to Roberton islandLeggi altro
Very windy day today. So we left the boats where they were and had a little tour of Kerikeri.
Nathan took the team to the Stone Store and Kemp house, and we went to the Plough & Feather for lunch.Leggi altro
Another quiet day, trying to hide from the wind. Nathan's parents came over to Russell for lunch and to take Vela to the airport (off to Christchurch for her work Christmas party).
After lunch, weLeggi altro
Last full day today with James and his family and friends. Nathan and James shot out for an early morning fish targeting kingfish - no luck - before returning to pick up the rest of the clan to headLeggi altro
Well it took us a week to find them, but finally we managed to locate some legal snapper.
We started the day slow, but after the sun came out we headed over to the northern half of the BOI for someLeggi altro
Today starting pretty overcast and glassy. Nathan and Jamie motored the yacht up the Kerikeri inlet where they spotted the Kerikeri Cruising Club 420s heading out for a sail. Nathan's old schoolLeggi altro