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The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.

— Jacques Cousteau

Maratea Point, Poor Knights Islands

By Mirabilis on Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 17:32
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Anchor in 12-20 metres on rocky ground just north of Maratea Point.
Sheltered in easterly winds but otherwise exposed and can be rolly. No
fishing - this anchorage is in a no-take marine reserve.

Waiaua Bay

By Mirabilis on Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 17:32
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Moderate holding on sandy bottom, well protected from northwesterly
winds and swell. Exposed to southeast quadrant winds and swells.

Orokaraka Bay, Matauri Bay

By Mirabilis on Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 17:32
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Good holding in 3-4 metres of water on sandy bottom. Best in southern
quadrant winds.

Horseshoe Bay, Motukawanui Island

By Mirabilis on Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 17:32
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This shallow bay has moderate holding in the middle of he bay in 3m on
sandy shingle bottom. Best in northeastern quadrant winds. Can be a
bit rolly in norhterly and southerly swells.

Northeast Bay, Motukawanui Island

By Mirabilis on Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 17:32
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Fair weather anchorage best in western quadrant winds. Anchor in 6-8
metres in the middle of the bay on rocky sandy bottom. Beware of rocks
either side or the anchorage and the awash Te Haumi Rock 800m to the
east.

North Bay, Motukawanui Island

By Mirabilis on Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 17:32
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Good anchorage in southerly conditions near the Rainbow Warrior dive
site. Good holding in 8-9 metres on rocky sandy bottom.

Hamaruru Island

By Mirabilis on Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 17:32
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Day anchorage only for exploring the Cavalli Islands, sheltered from
northern quadrant winds. Moderate holding in 3-5 metres on weedy rock
and sand bottom.

North Beach, Motukawanui Island

By Mirabilis on Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 17:32
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Motutapere Bay

By Mirabilis on Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 16:30
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Day anchorage only for diving the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior.
Moderate holding in 6-10 metres on weedy rock and sand bottom. Can be
a bit rolly and is subject to northeast, south, and western quadrant
swells. Exposed to southern quadrant and westerly winds.

Taiaue Bay

By Mirabilis on Sun, 28 Sep 2014 - 16:30
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Moderate holding in 4-5 metres of water on sandy bottom. Good shelter
in southern quadrant winds. Exposed to north and northeasterly swells.
Beware of the charted awash rock northwest of Omorere Reef.

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