Monthly Archives: March 2012

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

There really is only one hike on Kawau. Most of the island is private with one patch being owned by the DOC (Department of Conservation). We went ashore mid morning and tied the dinghy to the dock. We decided to … Continue reading →