Meeting a legend….  Wednesday, 01/05/2024 Early Monday afternoon, having just done a load of washing, I had an amazing experience.…

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New sails and update  Wednesday, 25/04/2024 I haven’t posted for two weeks, largely because I haven’t had anything much to…

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Getting there!   Tuesday, 09/04/2024 Progress with the outstanding boat work is gradual, but we are getting there! The new…

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Happy Easter!   Sunday, 31/03/2024 I hope that you’re having a pleasant long weekend, and for everybody in the Northern…

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A trip to the west coast…   Thursday, 21/03/2024 Last week I suddenly thought: how about a brief trip? An…

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The Weather   Wednesday, 13/03/2024 With all well here, the one thing that is noticeable is that the temperature is…

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All done and back in the water   Monday, 26/02/2024 The steel work was completed last week. It looks like…

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My birthday!  Monday, 19/02/2024 Well, today is one of those unfortunate days when you have to admit that you aren’t…

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Hot weather, boat work and Germans!   Thursday, 08/02/2024 The past few days has seen excellent weather – sunshine and…

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Off to Whangarei   Thursday, 01/02/2024 This morning we left Marsden Cove Marina, headed up Whangarei Harbour bound for Riverside…

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