[password] ghr286
[position] 36 49.856s 175 24.904e
[weather] 80%cc, 1025, chilly, sw to south east 10
[status] this is Rangipukea island at the entrance to Te Kouma. Theoretically crew can walk on shore but there seem to be a few of the not very welcoming signs that are common in the Coromandel. PRivate property, no trespassing etc. also there is a very large bull which is probably more off putting. it is a pretty anchorage but then most are in this area. There is a stock race leading down to the water from a stock yard and the anchorage is sand and we are quite close in 6m. Lots of fishing around the headland and it will remain to be seen whether crew gets in the water. Don't place any bets on that. There is good cell phone coverage. Actually there was even coverage at Hook Bay on Waiheke and there did not use to be.
No photos as after the last effort I am scared to take my camera or iPad topside. The new iPhone is acting up without any encouragement.

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