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Last Day in Whangarei

More will be written about today but for now all I’ll say it’s had it’s weirdness but been capped off by a great party. We’ve seen a lot of old friends and some we didn’t expect to see. It doesn’t … Continue reading

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Motoring around

The slip we were on is actually someone else’s and as they were due back in the water on Monday we had to move. We were granted the courtesy dock for two days which is usually reserved for new arrivals. … Continue reading

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Weather

The weather is now getting our full attention. Today it matters because we still have things to do. Mainly shopping. And moving the boat to a new slip. The forecast says ‘Showers becoming more frequent. Strong southwesterly.’ Bugger. Tomorrow it … Continue reading

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Launch Pics & Video

Courtesy of friend Paul (Tahina crew) we now have pictures and video of our launch : [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASCXneQxqhU[/youtube]

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On the water

It’s nice to be back on the water with the sound of fish occasionally leaping out of the water. Mind you, we have no inclination to go swimming as it’s still just as murky in the river here. I reckon … Continue reading

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