Tuesday 6th
Yesterday we climbed to the top of one of the islands and then tried fishing again. We caught several small Snapper but nothing we could keep. That meant it was hotdogs for lunch. We found a sheltered spot next to a busy bay, where we relaxed for the afternoon. By evening the bay had emptied out so we moved in for the night.
This morning we started with me climbing the mizzen mast to do repairs on a light. It took 4 of us to pull me up the mast, Silke to pass on my calls ( “up” or “down”), Fabian and B controlling the electric winch. Then Silke and Fabian had a go at climbing the main mast to check out the view. Determined to catch lunch, we motored out to deeper water and anchored. B hooked the first big snapper followed by Fabian (we had them tonight for dinner). Happy with that we have moved to Rangipukea Island and relaxed for the afternoon. It’s hard work fishing and laying in the sun. B and I went for a walk on the beach, before a swim off the back of Imagine. We now have the island to ourselves.
