Author Archives: steve

The Sun – it Shines

Posted on March 22, 2012 by steve

After days of miserable weather today was a very welcome change. The skies were blue and the sun was out. It hasn’t rained all day. This morning we went out for a walk with Marion from Kilkea. She showed us … Continue reading →

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Trashed

Posted on March 21, 2012 by steve

The Kilkeas had us round to dinner last night. We took a couple of bottles. Last thing I remember was five empties and the port coming out. Spent today totally trashed. Don’t know how long I was there after the … Continue reading →

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The Hauraki Gulf

Posted on March 20, 2012 by steve

That’s where we are. Really. There is this website I once saw. It painted such a nice picture I made a note of it. Here it is: http://www.holidayafloat.com/sailing_in_the_hauraki_gulf.html. Have a read. If you get as far as the last paragraph, … Continue reading →

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Providence

Posted on March 19, 2012 by steve

In the morning we met up with David and Marian to head over to another section of this vast marina for the weekly farmers market. There were a number of stalls selling a variety of foods and stuff all looking … Continue reading →

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Race Day

Posted on March 18, 2012 by steve

Waking early I scoured all the local forecasts. They called for easterly winds in the high teens and seas around a meter. That was just fine for us so we made the decision to sail down to Gulf Harbour Marina … Continue reading →

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