Summer Sailing in the Bay of Islands

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Seems like it was only yesterday when we were planning the Christmas and New Year’s cruises, and here we are almost mid-February. The summer is passing like one of those swift breezes that we have experienced recently here in the Bay of Islands. Unlike our neighbours in Australia and the South Pacific, here in New Zealand’s Northland the weather has settled down and we are currently enjoying some lovely days and great sailing. As always, I am really enjoying meeting our guests - people of all ages and nationalities, and sharing the Bay of Islands experience with them. The fishing’s been good, the wildlife plentiful, and the scenery – as always – fantastic.		Freewind posing for a sunset shot, Motorua, Bay of Islands
Approaching the Hole in The Rock near Cape Brett, Bay of Islands		A sheltered anchorage, Bay of Islands

While my youngest daughters have done a great job crewing on Freewind over the summer holidays, it’s now time to start training the next generation – my grandson Zethan - who was very keen to take Freewind’s helm and steer her into a safe anchorage. Let’s hope it won’t be long before he can give me a hand trimming the sails too. It’s been great having Eleanor and Melanie crewing on Freewind and I will miss them now that school has started – hopefully they will still be able to join the ship on weekend sails.

If you’re planning to come up to the Bay of Islands, we would love to see you on board for one of our overnight cruises, or just a day trip from 10 am to 4 pm,

Wishing every one plenty of sunshine and good breezes,

Ron