One guy's desire to be out on the water, on Auckland's Hauraki gulf, on a budget ! Trailer sailing isn't the most popular in Auckland, but its nice to have a nice clean boat, and no hassles leaving it unattended over the winter months, and having some control over costs. I'm also really into surfing and biking, so time is limited between all these.
Monday, 30 December 2013
Day 3 - Bay of Islands
Next day, we sailed on a reach, downwind across open water, 1 metre
swell across our sides, and throught gap between Moutrua and Motukiekie
islands. Full sail and normal jib were the call. The wind went from 10
knots, from a NW direction, to 20 by the time we were half way across
the stretch of water. By the time we reached the gap in the rocks
between the islands, we were sailing at 6.5 knots, surfing up to 8.5
knots ! Not a bad turn of speed for a old trailer sailer, without a
spinnaker up !
We pulled into Waiwhapuku bay, and decided it was a
great spot to spend the night.Amazingly clear water, could see the
anchor and chain on the bottom in 3m of water, approx 10m visibility
when I went for a snorkle ! Lunch, a walk up to the top to take a couple
of pictures, then an evening of reading and sleep.
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