Ranganui
FollowRanganui is a production Young 43 built by the designer in 1980. She has the shallow keel option and a shorter rig. This makes her very comfortable at sea. Her previous owners took her around the world in 2000-2004, and we and we (Janet and Spencer) took her to Tonga, Fiji and Vanuatu in 2012, and Fiji in 2015.
Anse Majic. On a public mooring put down to protect the coral. Track up the hill to the lighthouse and whale watching station.
Visited the hot pools and the rapids. Interesting place. Very sheltered and remains of iron mining & prison camp.
Tied up at Port du Sud. Have arrived on a public holiday so everything shut so just tied up at the marina amoung superyachts. Start the clearance tomorrow. Now beers and a good sleep!
Departed Hobsonville at 1500hrs heading north. Anchored in Bon Accord for the night.
In the final stages of getting ready before our trip north.
Out for the weekend. First bit of nice weather this winter.
At Kawau for the annual CYCC Fred Lidgard race. Due to the weather it as been postponed until Monday. Took the opportunity to visit South Cove for tha first time.
Back on the marina after a great (and hot) classic yacht Anniversary Weekend at Mahurangi.
Back on the marina
First weekend expedition from Gulf Harbour. Much more convenient than Herald Island! Seems like everyone else from the marina is out here. Water warm for swimming.
In a borrowed berth at Gulf Harbour for the rest of the summer.
Back from the Barrier as storm coming. Tucked at the end of Bon Accord harbour.
Anchored in Smokehouse Bay after trip across from Mansion House.



