Dad's birthday cruise

Dad's Birthday card from Nina

Mackerel and bacon

Back at Raetihi after a long absence. Caught a small but legal snapper. A couple of mackerel contributed to my breakfast. Lots of activity on the water. Pretty quiet at the Lodge. Met up with Bruce and Suzanne. Nina steered in the channel and right up to the Johnson Light. Took 485 litres of fuel. Logged 22 nm.

Mackerel and bacon

Mackerel and bacon

This year, so far, we have to steal every day we can. Logbook is kind of empty, diesel tanks are kind of full. Some people call it bait fish, but we love mackerel. You have to be patient and mind the bones, and it really is delicious. Catch it at night with the underwater light and tiny wasabi hooks. Here is Sunday morning breakfast on the Kenepuru in perfect weather: sunny, mild, and calm.