Hanging around at anchor in Opua while the All Points Rally events are on.

Pottered up the Waikare Inlet, miles of space all to ourselves but can still see Opua. Good spot to sit out a blow

Sitting at Matauwhi Bay while the north easterly blows then we will go back to Opua to anchor for a few days to meet up with friends coming in from the islands

Enjoying all the hiking trails on Urapukapuka Island. Pretty quiet out here, just us, the sheep and birds. MAGIC

Moved to Orokawa Bay with great protection from expected strong northerlies. Flat water, huge bay. All good

Out cruising again at last. Busy as its Labour Weekend. Can watch the Coastal Classic fleet arrive into the BOI from here. Great walk around island on DOC trails

No movement for Balvenie in the foreseeable future. She is still in Opua where we left her suddenly in January and we are in London tidying up affairs after Marks mum passed away suddenly. No tropical sunsets, snorkeling, happy hours and beach barbies for us this year. Life is not the same off Balvenie 😟

We have left Balvenie tied up in Opua and we are both in England as Marks mum sadly passed away suddenly in January. Not sure when we will return to our flosting home.

Had last night anchored off teeny Whangaroa township, did the climb up St Paul's Hill this morning and have moved this afternoon for better shelter (mind you its only 15knots), another top spot

Came north to Whangaroa Harbour a couple of days ago, what a stunning spot. Sunny skies, light breeze and mid 20's, absolutely perfect

Gloomy day with 10knot westerly so came across to Waitangi to shelter and do grocery run. Fun last night with hangi and band after tall ships racing

Moved a little way across to Matauwhi Bay by Russell as its the Tall Ships Regatta today leaving from here. Should be a fun day, Hangi ashore later.

Tucked away from the cool southerly in the western part of Pomare Bay, just a stones throw from Russell. Had a busy Xmas and NY, back taking it easy