We set our sights today on an island where Captain Cook landed here in 1769. He was met by the Maori, where a small battle ensued. When it was over, they soon learned that the good Captain and his crew … Continue reading Motuarohia Island and the little Blue Penguin
Leaving Whangoroa Harbor, we sailed back towards Brett Point and ended up in Oke Bay. Shawn had wanted to go here earlier, but it did not fit into the schedule. Nice bay and the wind was nasty, but it was … Continue reading Moturua Island
We had this modest little cove to ourselves for the night as it is only good anchorage if the wind comes off the land. We felt that the winds would hold steady so we dropped anchor. There was a small … Continue reading Waewaetorea Bay
Imagine looking upwards at the night sky and seeing millions of shiny lights, blinking on and off in some mysterious code, or just at random. Imagine looking at the horizon and seeing a light so bright you think it is … Continue reading Whangamumu and the Hole in the Rock
There are soo many islands in the North Channel that I fear they were getting a bit desperate to find names for them. There are Islands named after trees: Cedar, Fir, Pine and Birch. Food: Beef, Grape, Bacon, Strawberry and … Continue reading Island Time: Mackinac Island Arrival
Hotham Island was our next stop and we had a great windy day. Did a wee bit of sailing but as it happens more often than not, we ended up motoring right into the wind. Had a great view ahead … Continue reading Hotham Island
The next day we retraced our path out of the pool and back out into the North Channel. We would head to Little Current, a small town with gas and pump out. We had to go back through the swing … Continue reading Gore Bay
Baie Fine (pronounced Bay Fin) is a scenic 7 mile east-west running freshwater fjord that is a very popular destination and is located on the western edge of the Killarney Provincial Park. The shores are lined with a continuous range of … Continue reading Baie Fine and The Pool
Lansdowne Channel was very busy with both Commercial, chartered and private boats. Not very wide but it was a beautiful trip due to the interesting shoreline and the houses that were sporadically placed. We passed a stone quarry, lots of … Continue reading Portage Cove
From the Benjamins we turn our bow towards Little Current, a narrow passage through the islands that has a strong current (hence the name), marinas and a town. The best part is that the bridge is one that turns sideways. … Continue reading Little Current and Heywood Island
The Traveling Squirrel 