Return to Opunga
Winds are changing again and we want a rather calm setting and the harbor we are in is not the place to be. Up goes the head sail and we have one of the calmest and nicest sails of … Continue reading Return to Opunga
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Russell, Bay of Islands
We needed to fill up on water so we headed back to the marina where we started. You usually have to pay for water and sailors are cheap, and since we knew it would be free, why not. After filling … Continue reading Russell, Bay of Islands
Whangamumu and the Hole in the Rock
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
Island Time: Mackinac Island Arrival
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
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
Blueberries and Bread:Life Aboard a Boat
We receive many questions when we mention that we have a boat. Can you sleep on it? Can you cook on it? What do you DO all day???? We can sleep on the boat, in case you have not figured … Continue reading Blueberries and Bread:Life Aboard a Boat
Gore Bay
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 and The Pool
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
Portage Cove
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, and lots … Continue reading Portage Cove
Little Current and Heywood Island
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 