2flit 23 Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 We're Canadians on a Farrier F36/39 overwintering here. Heading north from Bay of Islands next week and looking for a good source of information on anchorages and spots around Whangaroa. Any recommendations on where to look? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 106 Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 There are no secret spots, Whangaroa is a pretty cool harbour. You'll find a lot of the printed cruising guides are out of date, as many places up there have closed down. Ask anyone you see on the street and you'll soon find out where to find things - if they are available! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Dave 5 Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Welcome to NZ Pickmere's book of hand drawn charts are invaluable but difficult to fine You may find a copy second hand on the internet https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Pickmere_Atlas_of_Northland_s_East_Coast.html?id=3BjnxgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y Safe cruising Dr Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tamure 361 Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 10 hours ago, 2flit said: We're Canadians on a Farrier F36/39 overwintering here. Heading north from Bay of Islands next week and looking for a good source of information on anchorages and spots around Whangaroa. Any recommendations on where to look? yeah, nowhere exposed in an easterly but in settled weather you can go anywhere. A lot of coast to explore Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkside 18 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Welcome to NZ. I spent a month on a trawler in the PNW last year and like your picture. Just before Whangaroa, Mahinepua is very pretty and doable with your draft. Whangaroa isn't that big so check it all out. If you are planing on a long stay a flounder net is worthwhile in the eastern arm. Some nice day walks around the harbour 2flit 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 57 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Further north there are lots of little places you will be able to get into. Taipa river where I bought my proa from is easy at high tide and has a few local shops. 2flit 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 595 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 What sort of dinghy is that ex TL? Could it be a Selway Fisher Skylark Mk1? I've been very interested in building a hard tender for the boat, and would make one nesting if I did. In the interim I've purchased a new deflatable, as it was cheap and quick (no build time...) but I still think a hard dinghy is the way to go. Esp. with Owha still about. Apologies for the drift. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 51 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 In Mangonui, the best anchorage is off Butlers Point. Go up the main channel then turn left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 57 Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Fish said: What sort of dinghy is that ex TL? Could it be a Selway Fisher Skylark Mk1? I've been very interested in building a hard tender for the boat, and would make one nesting if I did. In the interim I've purchased a new deflatable, as it was cheap and quick (no build time...) but I still think a hard dinghy is the way to go. Esp. with Owha still about. Apologies for the drift. Hi not sure Peter hill made it for oryx his catamaran. Possibly a wells ford? Design. Anyway I initially thought it was no good as its quite narrow and tippy with only one person. But its very light and rows great as well as having sails. With 2 people or some weight in it it becomes quite stable. Was planning to keep it when I sold Oryx but the buyer talked me into letting it go. Should be easy enough to build as it doesn’t have much frame work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry B 29 Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Welcome to NZ! If you can by/borrow the "Royal Akarana Yacht Club Coastal Cruising Guide" it would be well worth it. Covers Auckland to far north. Continually updated and written by cruisers, for cruisers. Most chandlers have it or buy on line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.