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I'm considering a wee sail from AKL to White Island this Easter. I know there is nowhere suitable to anchor overnight there so will probably just stooge around for a few hours, try a bit of fishing and possibly anchor in the lee of the island for a bit of a rest before returning home (if the sulphur fumes aren't too bad). would be interested to hear from anyone who has been there.

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Raced around it 4 times now

Most times there have been boats anchored either just north or south of NE point which has been the widward side but they were in flat water and no wind in close

The heat coming off it defiantly creates its own micro climate, often no wind up to a mile out, I wouldn't worry about the Sulfur unless it's actually erupting, but equally I wouldn't anchor downwind from the crater either

Next time I go it will be to fish, there is always lots of sea life about.

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Sailed down there last weekend, loverly blue ocean and real cool to take a picture of the famous island as I sailed past. Not as much sea life as I would have expected. A lot of Selp (not sure if this is correct name, jellyfish like things!!). 

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