Setting Sail on Anyway

One day to go, provisions brought for a couple of weeks, although it isn't likely we will be out of sight of land for more than a couple of hours, basically hugging the coast.

The weather has not been encouraging, strong Southerly currently passing through but tomorrow looks better and Spring is on the way, I think.

First time I've sailed on a boat the size of Anyway, my last attempt was a little smaller, see above, OK a lot smaller and not quite so complicated.  Oh yes and a few years ago, given that I can't deny the date stamp on the photo. I'm assuming Anyway isn't as tippy as the dinghy, otherwise wouldn't get out of the marina.

Some new found friends have decided to come with us on the first leg of the journey, that means that we will go into Matiatia (Waiheke Island) and they will catch the ferry back to Auckland. They are Ross and Mary-Lou, originally friends of Gavin's son's Mother (I've noticed that life gets more complicated as one gets older) and keen to have a sail.

 I'll try to keep a daily blog to record this adventure.