Frank 163 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 With a cruise to Fiji next year perhaps a bit 50:50 due to covid, Fiordland in the summer could be a plan B. I presume Late Feb/March is the best time weather wise and that the direct route via the top of the NI is the best, but would appreciate any input from those who have been there and done that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 253 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Chewing gum did it a few years ago, I bought a lot of info from him with anchorages marked, cruising guides, and a huge amount of useful notes, chart drawings, CD's etc etc. I would on-sell them to anyone interested. pm me if interested ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splat 57 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Get hold of Jim Dilley - Environment Canterbury Harbourmaster, extensive experience cruising Fiordland and sub-antarctics in summer and winter. Ring him at Ecan. I'm sure he would love to chat about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elenya 33 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Thanks Splat, Yes indeed, talking about cruising is always good. Happy to chat through Fiordland and places south. You can drop me an email at jim.dilley@ecan.govt.nz cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 163 Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 21 hours ago, splat said: Get hold of Jim Dilley - Environment Canterbury Harbourmaster, extensive experience cruising Fiordland and sub-antarctics in summer and winter. Ring him at Ecan. I'm sure he would love to chat about it. A good suggestion thanks for that ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 163 Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 21/09/2020 at 9:36 AM, Steve Pope said: Chewing gum did it a few years ago, I bought a lot of info from him with anchorages marked, cruising guides, and a huge amount of useful notes, chart drawings, CD's etc etc. I would on-sell them to anyone interested. pm me if interested ?? Thanks Steve, I will get back to you on that depending on how it all goes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wild violet 38 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I was down there 3 years ago great place .Get the user guide to fiordland called beneath the reflections all you need to know is in there.I went down the east coast as the weather didnt allow us to get down the west coast,more places to stop.Got pinned on Stewart Island for 3 weeks by the weather so be flexable and dont push it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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