Monday 14 December 2009 2:25pm local time
In the Town Basin Marina downtown Whangarei NZ
tlog 119150 (start 18005)
Boat speed 0, wind zero
Greetings from Whangarei, New Zealand,
Safe and sound at the fabulous Town Basin Marina downtown Whangarei.
We have had just dream sail, and reception by NZ Customs and Quarantine.
The motor of 2 hours up the river was picturebook stuff - craggy hills, rolling hills, hamlets and quite a lot of industry.
Here we are right downdown - unbelievable - all shops, restos, galleries, transport steps away. The guys have actually disappeared into the shops. Hope they are not tasting the local wines yet. Loads of other boats from all over with kids racing about, flocks of dinghies - this is a cruising sailors town.
So that's it for this voyage. Thanks for being with us in spirit - it's been all good.
The Ym will be in Oakville late Jan after getting a few tuneup lessons from his Mum in Melbourne.
Cheers
Your happy crew
