Author Archives: steve

The weather forecast is grim. Here’s what we’re currently looking at with our area highlighted : Southeast 30 knots gusting 40 knots, but 35 knots gusting 45 knots north of Whangaparaoa Peninsula, rising to 40 knots gusting 50 knots but … Continue reading →

Are we turning into weather wusses? I don’t know but here we are settling into our second long term hunkering down in as many weeks. The wind was gradually picking up yesterday so we decided to head ashore for lunch. … Continue reading →

Even though we didn’t have internet, a morning check of the weather via the email facilities on the side band radio were looking bad for the following week. Some really heavy weather was coming down on Tuesday. Another reason for … Continue reading →

We did a lot of that yesterday. Particularly if we hadn’t moved for a few minutes and then did so. Despite the pain in our muscles and joints we both agreed the cause, the previous day’s hike, was worth it. … Continue reading →

We had a big hike planned for Wednesday – the 621m ascent of Mount Hobson, the highest point on the island. After preparing lunch (copious egg sandwiches) and having our breakfast we took the dinghy ashore to Bush beach on … Continue reading →