QBW20

Funny how the water is always black at QBW. Traditionally we try and get a cruise in on Queen's Birthday Weekend despite winter weather. A miserable forecast never really materialised and we sailed on the Saturday afternoon for Hallam Cove. By Putanui Point we'd decided to amend our TR and head for our favourite hidey hole of Take-In Bay; the only bay that we know that is truly out of the SE wind, however strong it blows. A bit of an issue with charging, but on the trip home it seemed to have fixed itself; maybe just damp after lock down. Put into Te Mahia for a brief run ashore. Steamed 31.2 nm.

Hong

Departed Havelock at 1830 and arrived Raetihi 2000. Had our tea on the way. At Raetihi met up with Tom and Oriah who were honeymooning at Hopewell. Drinks on the aft deck, balmy night. Next day went on up to Take In Bay. Loafing, kayaking, fishing - fishing very flat. Strong gusty wind in the afternoon caused an unscheduled swim for someone, but it quickly died away and gave way to a beautiful evening. Sunday morning dawned overcast with light drizzle. Got underway early and went into Te Mahia to put Poppy ashore. All fast H8 by 1100.