Sailing adventures on our Whiting 29
Crew: Geoff, Bruce, James Forecast: Northerly 15 knots but 20 knots about the south coast developing by late morning, rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots but 30 knots gusting 40 knots in the south this afternoon. Sea becoming rough this afternoon. We met on Halo at 1000 hrs and after the safety briefing we cast off from... Continue Reading →
Crew - Geoff & MurrayForecast - Variable winds 5 kts, clear skies.Popped over to Seaview Marina to use up the $50 Fuel Voucher we won on the 24-Hour Race - before it expires.Rigged up the No,1 LT Genoa and Main and departed Chaffers at 1146 hrs. Due to the lack of wind we motored across... Continue Reading →
Crew: Geoff, Bob, Nicky and Shorty (the dog). Forecasts: Northerly 15 knots, easing to variable 5 knots this afternoon. Northeast 10 knots developing this evening. Sea slight. Fine weather. After the safety briefing we cast off from Chaffers Marina at 1006 hrs. After giving Bob some practise on helm while we motored around. We then hoisted... Continue Reading →
Crew: Geoff & Grant. Cook Coastal Forecast: Southeast 15 knots, turning Sunday morning northeast 10 knots, then rising late Sunday northerly 25 knots.Travelling Eastbound: Leave Tory Channel 2 hours after the tidal stream commences setting E. You will have a favourable tidal stream across Cook Strait and through the Cape Terawhiti-Sinclair Head area.Preferred weather: Northerly wind.The Plan:Friday... Continue Reading →
Crew: Geoff & Graciela. Nelson Marina Leaving the marina The Cut - Nelson Entering French Pass Cape Jackson Ship Cove Picton Visitors Jetty
Crew: Geoff & Graciela. Forecast Coastal Area Abel: Northerly 15 knots easing to variable 10 knots south of Separation Point this evening.
Crew: Geoff, Graciela. Forecast Stephens: Northwest 15 knots west of Stephens Island Wednesday morning, then becoming northwest 15 knots but southwest 15 knots in the west Wednesday afternoon. We departed Picton at 0800 hrs. Calm, cloudy morning to start with then the head wind picked up as we motor sailed up thoiugh Queen Charlotte Sound.... Continue Reading →
Based in Picton, Blackwood Bay.Crew: Geoff, Graciela, Jenny, Jono, Isabelle and Max.
Crew: Geoff, Paul, Robyn, Carine. Forecast Cook: Southerly 35 knots, easing to 20 knots this morning, and to variable 10 knots this afternoon. Very rough sea,easing. Southerly swell 2 metres. Forecast Wellington Marine: Southerly 20 knots gusting 30 knots but 25 knots gusting 35 knots about the south coast, easing to southerly 15 knots everywhere... Continue Reading →
Crew: Geoff, Robert, Grant, Eduardo, Murray Forecast: 10-5 kts variable winds dying out. Clear skies. In preparation for the 24-Hour Endurance Race next week we took Halo out for a practice night sail in Wellington Harbour. We planned to depart at 2000 hrs which gave us time to watch the arrival of the fleet of... Continue Reading →
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