Category Archives: New Zealand

All set

The weather forecasts keep coming up good for a Monday morning departure. We had a busy day doing last minute prep. We had a final, final, final visit to the supermarket for fresh food. We did an inventory on our … Continue reading

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Departure thoughts

We’re now down to gobbling up the weather forecasts every six hours to help refine the departure decision. I have been favouring a Sunday departure for the last couple of days but that has now shifted towards a preferred Monday … Continue reading

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Anzac Day

Wednesday was Anzac Day here in New Zealand as well as Australia. It was a beautiful day with light winds. As a lot of the shops were closed before 1pm Sam and I used the morning to mount the main … Continue reading

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Phew

Phew on multiple fronts. Big news, and the only really important news, is that Sam is now aboard. Phew. Despite having 50lb checkin back and two carry ons there were no complications anywhere on baggage weight or numbers. Phew. In … Continue reading

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They just don’t make it easy

Monday was sail day. On reflection I was half regretting the decision to drive up to Whangarei while Sam was on his way so I decided to take my laptop and check in regularly. I’d woken up at stupid O’Clock, … Continue reading

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