Dtwo 157 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Having a slight senior moment. Years ago I read about an informal "yacht club" whose membership only included those folk who had stopped in a little cove near North Cape. For the life of me I can't remember what it was called, or even if I have the basic facts correct. Does this make sense to anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howdie2 8 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Tom Bowling bay? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B 114 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Dunno about any yacht club but there's a nice little spot right under north Cape. Some shelter from the north. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neil C 1 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Maukins Nook YC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 157 Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Thanks Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B 114 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 It's called otou cove. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 157 Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Thanks John B. Thinking of that as a possible option for trip down to Marlborough Sounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 157 Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Hmm, looking at the charts I think Otou Cove is under North Cape while Maukins Nook is about 5 miles south. Need to go and explore.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B 114 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 We did look at another spot around there but it was perfect conditions for anchoring off otou for us.only been there once. When we hopped out north past the cliffs we saw a shark so big puckers formed where once there were none. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 157 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Swim plans can change quickly.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B 114 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Marlborough sounds seems like hard work, go north young man. We left soggysoggy yesterday and in Fawn harbour for the night. It is not beige and there are no little deer. It's easier to get to Fiji than the south island , I'm told. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,294 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 The sounds are great, as is Tasman bay. Very different (and colder!) than northern NZ, but spectacular, and the weather is kind of primal... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 157 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Looking to fill in a couple of months over summer before (finally) heading north next winter. I've sailed Nelson Sailing Week and really enjoyed the area so it has been on the list for a while. Gives us a bit of a shakedown as well, we've been in refit mode for far too long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScarecrowR31 8 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Agree with Island time. The Sounds are awesome and if not time bound can be a relatively easy trip. Put the Three Kings on your planner and its a pretty cool trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wild violet 38 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Marlborough sounds are horrible all pine trees and slips,Abel Tasman is nice but overcrowded with kayaks and fizzys.Stewart Islannd and Fiordland are the best cruising spots in New Zealand by far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B 114 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Otou cove is made up of high land dropping to a rocky spit that connects to the islet that makes the most eastern point. So you sit in breeze if it's from the north. Really pretty spot in settled conditions. We chartered a yacht... a big luxurious h28 it was,in marlborough sounds 30 years ago, that was fun. My comment was just that, and making conversation. I'd like to have another look in my own boat sometime. I see the pic now. Yes, anchor in the sand. Really clear water ...quite tropical clear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 173 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Right under North cape? We are planning to do a more or less non stop trip from AKL to the Three Kings in the coming season, just to shakedown a bunch of upgrades and fixes. Any suggestions on the best time and conditions ? I had heard that a SW was best or maybe a Westerly, I suppose March is the most settled but its nice to have a decent breeze too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wal 27 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Looking to fill in a couple of months over summer before (finally) heading north next winter. I've sailed Nelson Sailing Week and really enjoyed the area so it has been on the list for a while. Gives us a bit of a shakedown as well, we've been in refit mode for far too long. I had someone the other day tell me to put you in touch with them as they know all about the ins n outs of the Sounds ........ but I can't remember who it was....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,294 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I sailed out of Mana and for many years the sounds were our home cruising grounds. I should be able to answer any questions about the sounds that you may have. Wheels is a local as well, and a few others lurking around. Post any questions on here and I'm sure you'll get good answers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScarecrowR31 8 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 We joined Waikawa Yacht Club for the trip south. This gives excess to all the moorings and an excellent chart/map/cruising guide. Club closed when we were there but showers and other facilities excellent. We went down in early to mid december when there nearly always seems to be a good weather window. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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