From Tutukaka to bliss

 Next day we made an early start as there was a long day ahead.

Immediately out from the shelter of the harbour was the swell, stronger than the day before. (OK I know it doesn't look like it in the photo) 

I’d thought before we set off that a sea sickness pill might help but hadn’t bothered to take it, something I regretted as when I took one it was a bit late. Headed out towards the Poor Knight Islands across the swell and then turned North going with the swell in a 15 to 18 knot wind and sailed well, getting to 7 knots and, apart from the cold, enjoying the ride. 

I was sent up onto the bowsprit to take this photo; the fear  falling overboard being nothing compared to the fear of dropping my i-phone in the drink. Apple should make them with cords you can put around your neck. For such clever people they really have some design faults

We made Cape Brett in the early afternoon, the famous Hole in the Rock being clear from some miles back. 

We rounded Cape Brett and then with a Narnia transformation were in smooth water as we reached the outskirts of the Bay of Islands. We had taken the slow route there, over three weeks but its attraction was immediately obvious.

 

Headed for Oke Bay, a beautiful spot with clear, clear water and settled in for the night.