Just returned yesterday from another overnight trip around the Bay od Islands - Freewind is back on her mooring for a few days' rest.
Everyone enjoyed the lovely sunny, spring-summery weather during our tour of the Bay, and today's rain will keep everything looking green and bright. The sun should be out again before our next trip.
Apart from the blue skies and perfect breeze, we were also lucky on the fishing scene - caught enough Snapper to fill everyone's plate for Saturday night's dinner. And to top it all - our friendly dolphins gave all on board a great show of fish-chasing and jumping out of the water, not far from Freewind. The dolphins have quite a few young ones amongst them this time of year, and like all youngsters, they are frisky and full of energy and like to show off all the new tricks they have learned from the older pod members.
It's nice to have a day or two's rest ashore, but I always look forward to getting back on Freewind and "showing off" the Bay of Islands to our guests.
It is really a unique place and for us who live and sail here regularly, it's a constant reminder of how lucky we are to have this piece of paradise right at our doorstep. A warm welcome to everyone from New Zealand and further afield who have come here to enjoy the scenary and relax in this very special, layed-back part of the world.
See you on the water, fair winds and following seas.
