aardvarkash10 1,065 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Just as the weather is at its most sh*t, we are heading out to south-eastern Waiheke and then up to Kawau. If you see Stepping Out around, pop over for a beer. Or rum as that may be more weather-appropriate. Cheers, Ashton and Jos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,284 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Same. Already out. Currently off Matenga point by Blackpool. Few other crew.orgers out too. Bad Kitty at rocky bay currently. Some are home/hiding. Happy new year to all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vivaldi 55 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 We’re back at Gulf Harbour. Quite a few others coming back in today from either Rakino of Coromandel with a few hairy rides in the easterly swell. I’ve got more leave in February so fingers crossed for some settled weather. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheap Transport 74 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 We've come home after a week in Coro. Had never been to Te Kouma before (only been a boat owner for 18 months, 9 of which was a re-fit). Blown away by the beauty of this place, especially so close to home in the Weiti River. Came back on Sunday with the easterly pushing us along nicely, top speed of 10.5 with the number 2 up, surfing down a few swells much to the delight of my kids (not so much the Mrs😅). Will definitely be back there soon. Favourite spot - Rangipukea Island 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 726 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Grey windy day tucked right up in Karaka Bay, been 20-30 kts E on an off since New Year, not unpleasant but not marvellous either, probably going to depart in the gap before the next system arrives. Ive never seen the place so empty in the high season. The fishing has been spectacular btw, but made the trip over to Fitzroy to smoke some snappers and not a soul at Smokehouse, totally deserted. Something you dont see often and counted 25-30 boats sheltering in Kiwiriki, the same in Kiararara, Im guessing not much more than a hundred or two visiting boats out here in total compared to about 10 million usually! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 384 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Cheap Transport said: We've come home after a week in Coro. Had never been to Te Kouma before (only been a boat owner for 18 months, 9 of which was a re-fit). Blown away by the beauty of this place, especially so close to home in the Weiti River. Came back on Sunday with the easterly pushing us along nicely, top speed of 10.5 with the number 2 up, surfing down a few swells much to the delight of my kids (not so much the Mrs😅). Will definitely be back there soon. Favourite spot - Rangipukea Island +1 for Te Kouma and surrounds . Recently picked a boat up from there and was also blown away , we will be going cruising there when we get a caravan . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chariot 244 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Looking at Metvuw, I don't know why you would bother heading away on Wednesday. Only a small window then the next system arrives and it's a real humdinger. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 384 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 3 hours ago, chariot said: Looking at Metvuw, I don't know why you would bother heading away on Wednesday. Only a small window then the next system arrives and it's a real humdinger. Dunno if metvuw has updated yet but windy is now showing it missing us by quite a bit . North of Auckland that is , bay of plenty/east cape might get a hosing . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kick Ass 49 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 With the forecasted rain and wind it wasn't worth us staying out with young kids onboard! So we have just made the trip back from Te Kouma to Gulf Harbour in 3 hours 40 minutes, was pretty wild out there but thankfully we were going with the wind! Top speed of 14knots and average of almost 9knots, boat felt like a heavy tug boat as we were provisioned for another 10days on the water. We may head out again for a few days if this weather clears up! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chariot 244 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 The new maps on Metvuw show the next depression running straight over the North Island next Tuesday/Wednesday. Lots of rain and a barometric pressure of only 984. I can't see the point in heading out into that. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 324 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Been anchored in Kawau since NY day. Been blowing old boots and stronger boot blowing predicted tomorrow. As there is further boot blowing bonkers weather predicted next week, I may run back to GH Fri or Sat and wait for it to blow through…summer is bound to start again sometime… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 1,065 Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 Yup, plans revised... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 324 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Still blowing here at Kawau and it is raining, but the rain is not yet tropical/biblical.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,688 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 We came back up our river a couple of days ago. Luckily we have the luxury of trying again in a week or three. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitepointer 34 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 We came back a few days ago from Rotoroa, had an interesting night in north harbour when wind changed from SW to E at 4am, had a few big powerboats anchored really close, but no major dramas, we have no fixed timeline so back in the marina u till favorable weather arrives Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,284 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Oneroa. We are anchored on the Lee side. Bit gusty, but no issues. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkside 63 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Pleasant enough in Port Pegasus 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlastairW 15 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Positively tropical in Lords River and Paterson Inlet too 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 317 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 We are up at Whangaroa. Not too bad up here. A few puffs and plenty of rain but well manageable and has eased right off now. We decided to break up the 5 boat raft up just to be safe and had 18 people on board for dinner and a movie last night. Raft up image from New years and the other one out the back of the boat this evening. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 726 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 In a bay just out of Fitzroy, did about 20 miles on the pick last night with all the swirlies, new waterfalls for a scenic outlook and filled the watertanks so not too bad. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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