Lindsay

The PredictWind app is way more useful - dozens of sites all over the gulf (in fact the world) and webcams too.

Would pay to keep a sharp lookout if sailing past. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360983176/72ft-wwii-era-launch-kuparu-abandoned-90-mile-beach

Haha yeah they’re hilariously pompous. Worth a read just for the larfs - but still useful

Perfectly fine 2 hours before and after. Gives you 4 hours in town. I recommend Umu cafe.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360675733/conservation-minister-sees-caulerpas-catastrophic-impact-bay-islands

Not as far as I know, but it would be worth getting local knowledge. I think the presence of millions of dollars in big yachts at the marina would be a big disincentive to boatyard pollution. If you look on satellite view you’ll see plenty of moorings well upstream from the boatyard, as well as plenty downstream adjacent to the marina.

My pick would be just upstream from Opua. Well away from stray ocean swell; away from most vessel wake; handy to supplies; close to marine services; handy to fuel and water; possible to rent a temporary berth when cyclone forecast (which I have done twice); car parking; bike hire; walkway to Paihia; bus to Auckland at top of hill.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/557848/peter-burling-parts-ways-with-team-nz Peter Burling parts ways with Team NZ

A mystery why you would anchor there in a strong nor’easter https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/557175/dramatic-boat-rescue-off-whangaparaoa-peninsula

Mahamood of All Marine Glazing - highly recommended. Ph 021 154 2017

https://www.times.co.nz/news/arrest-warrant-issued-for-attacker-of-boaties/ “Sixty-three-year-old Brett Taylor failed to appear in the Auckland District Court on January 30. “A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Anyone with information on Taylor’s whereabouts, please contact [phone] 105 using the reference number 241226/3594,” say police.

Four boaties not having a great day.

Hilariously referred to sometimes in the media as the “Outdoor” Boating Club.

Saw them zooming towards bean Rock at 1.00 pm today

Correct, but the nearby station on Whangaparoa Peninsula is a good substitute.