Crew: Geoff, Bruce, Nikolas, Lorna, Martin and Petra. Today: Southerly 15 knots, easing to 10 knots this afternoon and to variable 5 knots this evening. Sea slight. Fair visibility in occasional showers, clearing this afternoon. Departed Chaffers Marina at 1105 hrs with Geoff, Bruce and Nikolas on board. With wind averaging 14 kts southerly we decided... Continue Reading →
EBYMBC Opening Day – 10 Oct 2020
Crew: Geoff, Murray, Albrecht, Martin, Petra. Forecast: Northeast 10 knots, easing to variable 5 knots for a time in the afternoon and evening. Sea slight. Mostly fine, high cloud increasing. Departed Chaffers at 1000 hrs with Martin and Petra (plus Andrew and Cristina who came for the ride) and did some practise sailing with No.... Continue Reading →
Cook Strait Crossing – Picton – Ngaruru – Wgtn – 30 Sept 2020
Crew: Geoff, Grant, Murray. Marine Forecast Wednesday: Variable 10 knots. Northerly 15 knots developing in the evening. Heavy southerly swell, easing. The Plan: Tuesday - Take 9 am Interislander to Picton. Sail from Picton to Ngaruru Bay mooring.Wednesday - Depart Ngaruru Bay 1000 hrs. Arrive Tory Channel Entrance 1100 hrs (Tide begins setting East at 0920 hrs). Arrive... Continue Reading →