Monday 2 January 2012 Gotta go sailing

New Year is ticked off as done so why sit as Russell bay when there are pretty islands to explore and treasures of the sea to gather? Chrisandaver Dream are of the same opinion so we lifted anchors and headed out into the Bay of Islands once more.

With Dignity Dec '11 - add 25 more boats for Jan '12

Conditions were favourable for going to Waiwhapuku or Army Bay on Moturua Island; a bay we visited last year with Dignity and gathered mussels off the rocks at low water and enjoyed the walks on the island. We arrived in the warmth of late afternoon after a good sail when David and I hauled our anchor chain on deck, while under way, and added new markers at 10m intervals to indicate how much scope we're putting out. I won't say we were cutting our timing close but David was still rinsing down the deck as I turned to take us between the entrance rocks. Sails came in double quick and the engine was on at least 2 minutes before we turned into the wind shadow and the anchorage. Last December it was us and Dignity, today there are 20 boats here. It's a holiday.