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Hikapu Reach

Sailed on Friday afternoon with an unpromising forecast and the hope of a nice day on the Sunday. Hikapu Reach looked awesome and menacing. We parked in Ferndale for shelter from the northerly. Saturday was mild with light rain and we read our books. Sunday was indeed a beautiful day and we sat out on deck in warm sunshine.

Saturday

Sunday

Nina steered for the transit of the channel and Erin captured us coming in past Johnson Light.

Coming in

New Year cruise

Ferndale Bay for New Year's eve

Te Mahia jetty

Cruised Hikapu Reach on the Wednesday stopping the night in Jacob's Bay and going as far as Old Homewood Bay next morning. Then into Kenepuru on the Thursday picking up Colin from Te Mahia jetty, fishing off Schnapper Point, and settling in for the evening in Ferndale Bay. Dressed overall with bunting, pottered off to our bunks somewhat before midnight, and said "Happy New Year" in the morning. A gentle introduction to 2016. New Year's Day cruised around in the Kenepuru, heading home mid afternoon.