Sunday morning everything was still. The water was like glass as we departed Whangaruru. With a very lite wind behind us and a sunny sky we headed south. We started by setting the sails in a butterfly configuration (main one side and headsail the other). It wasn’t long before the wind changed. The wind was getting stronger as the day went on so we stopped at Tutukaka.
Tutakaka is a well sheltered harbour with a little bay and a marina. Monday we ventured ashore and walked along the peninsular to the lighthouse. The views were stunning. Tuesday we loaded the laundry into the dinghy and went into the marina. The Marina has a few shops and cafes, so we stayed for lunch.
Wednesday we headed further south. With the wind on the nose we motorsailed most of the way. We were escorted by a pod of dolphins for part of the way. As we cruised past we also spotted a couple of whales and a seal which was obvouisly asleep with its fins up above water . We made it all the way to Kauwau Island by 6pm and anchored in Farmer bay.
