Category Archives: Sea Mist

Highs and Lows

With winds down into the teens the bay we’re in was beginning to calm down but was still a little choppy when we left to go ashore. Feelings were high as the forecast was still showing a good window for … Continue reading

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Last day in Whangarei

What a day. We started the day with one last wash. The genset started ok but not with the zest we know it can with a good power supply. It’s battery was getting tired. A quick decision was made and … Continue reading

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Back in the Town Basin

Splashing / launching went well.  With the Tahina’s (including ex-crew Paul who we’d met in Kelefesia) and Sea Mist’s looking on we were trailered down the ramp into the water.  We sat there while I went through my checklist.  Of … Continue reading

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Finally done

In a blizzard of last day activity we’re finally ready to go. Final projects : Raised dinghy Attached sails – they look nice Attached rudders Assembled steering gear Mailed letter to US / and camera case (TradeMe auction finally went … Continue reading

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3rd Saturday on the hard

Just after spotting the pattern in the weather it changed again. Another fine day. Can’t complain. Guess what. More boat work : Installed new sheave and ran line for outhaul / 3rd reef through boom Serviced two more winches Tested … Continue reading

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