Crew: Geoff, Peter, Malcom, Scott. After the excitement of the SailGP racing in Lyttleton we planned to sail back north on the Monday together with some of the other boats in the Island Cruising Association South Island Rally. This plan was thwarted however by a big weather system which came in bringing cold gale force... Continue Reading →

After our overnight sail to Pigeon Bay we spent more time exploring Whakaraupō Lyttelton and surrounds, filling in time before the SailGP event. We found Lyttelton to be a very pleasant place, good locally roasted coffee, locally brewed beer, friendly people and great weather. Hiking the Port Hills We met up with Allan Sutherland (whose... Continue Reading →

Crew: Geoff, Malcolm, Justin and Hamish. As part of the Island Cruising South Island Rally we were invited to join the Pigeon Bay Boating Club on their annual Lyttleton to Pigeon Bay race, stay the night for the party and sail back to Lyttleton the next day. Malcolm brought along his two nephews Justin (18)... Continue Reading →

Crew: Geoff, Grant, Murray, Malcolm. The SailGP international Grand Prix circuit is coming to New Zealand this year with the big F50 cats racing in Lyttleton Harbour. When we heard that the Island Cruising Association was organising a rally of boats to sail there to watch the racing we jumped at the opportunity! Another Wellington... Continue Reading →