Taking it easy… Thursday, 25/01/2024 I have been leading a relatively quiet life here, dealing with various contractors regarding repairs…

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Normality – and reflections on successful cruising   Wednesday, 17/01/2024 Things are back to normal. I’ve spent the last few…

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Successful travels   Wednesday, 10/01/2024 I have been a little delayed in posting this… I got back from camping on…

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North Island camping…   Tuesday, 02/01/2024 After a hearty feast on Christmas Day with Tom, I commenced packing all that…

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Settled into the marina…   Saturday, 23/12/2023 Have settled in here well. Marsden Cove Marina is a pleasant place to…

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New Zealand: we made it!   Saturday, 16/12/2023 Well, it’s a case of third time lucky. We arrived at Marsden…

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And another try!    Tuesday, 05/12/2023 Those of you who have looked at the site will have seen that my…

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Away!    Thursday, 30/11/2023 Repairs finally completed at 10:00 today.  Departed Port Denarau Marina at 13:40.  Hope to reach Marsden…

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So near, and yet so far…   Saturday, 25/11/2023 We got away last Saturday… Not easily – needed to fill…

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Tropical Cyclone Mal: departure delayed!   Thursday, 16/11/2023 Last Saturday I was making preparations for leaving on Monday. Completing three…

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