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.
Was trying for Te Wharau Bay but the wind was blowing straight in, so ended up at Ocean beach. A lot calmer - except for the roll from the ferry's
Man O'War Bay for a visit to the winery!
Hooks Bay. Great settled weather and water very clear
Easter cruise. Anchored at Oneroa, Waiheke.
At Hobsonville Marina for a few weeks to catch up on maintaince.
Tucked up next to the coastguard mooring for Anniversary weekend
Back on the mooring. Huge walk yesterday. Did not help we got lost!
At Te Wharau Bay to recover from Christmas celebrations! Planning long walk tomorrow.
Back on the mooring. A bit wet getting back!
Anchored in Issy Bay to recover from a busy 2 weeks at wirk
Back on the mooring. Now comes the work fixing her up after our winter in the sun!
Long day but got to Kawau passing the Coastal Classic yachts heading north
Back on the boat. Heading south to Auckland after an overnight stop. In the Bay of Islands
Arrived in Opua just ahead of the storm. Customs will come tomorrow morning.
Blue Skies but the wind has dropped. Still aiming to arrive in Opua Friday evening but may be too late for customs so will clear Saturday morning
In GHR skip zone so this is from relay from Sweetwaters
Approximately 341 miles to Opua. Yesterdays run was 180 miles but wind dropping. Still hope to arrive Friday.
Still have eta noon friday which is good!
New daily run record for us on Ranganui 190 miles.Crew rewarded with a mintie