Category Archives: New Zealand 2012

Plan was for another day of touring. Shortly after I got up though, these fellows were wandering around. All shore birds and the one with bright orange beak is an Oyster Catcher. Once we were in motion, it was off … Continue reading →

After a good nights sleep, Deb and I went to town to rent a car to do some local touring. Seems the only guy who did this retired recently so no joy. Turns out that Deb was visiting with some … Continue reading →

Well, Great Barrier was butt ugly after we hit Bowling Alley Bay. Winds and Williwaws in the bay ran up to 35 knots. Rain – well imagine torrential. Didn’t drop until 1900. So much for heading off to Great Mercury … Continue reading →

Finally tossed the lines and NZ Ship Despair is behind us. On this trip with us is Joe Richardson – lots of real world ocean time and a Kiwi who knows all of New Zealand. Our destination the first day … Continue reading →

This morning we got in contact with Margaret who we know from Circa and she was kind enough to ask us out to visit her on her life style plot (Kiwi for a 10 acre farm). In addition to visiting … Continue reading →

Todd Rickard (FPB Program) is in town and Todd and I spent the morning going thru a boat systems discussion and refresher course. Later in the day, 2 prospective buyers stopped by. Deb (having little interest in reviewing boat systems) … Continue reading →