Voyages
Browse our logged passages around Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, from quick bay hops to longer loops, taking in the stunning coastal scenery and vibrant marine life along the way. Whether you’re seeking a brief escape to relax at a secluded beach or an adventurous day trip exploring the islands, our detailed logs provide insights into the best routes and hidden gems. Experience the serenity of the glistening waters and the thrill of discovering the diverse wildlife that calls this beautiful region home.
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Stormy spring sailing
(well not that stormy in the end!) We set out on a sunny Thursday afternoon with a good breeze which got us to Mullet Bay, Motutapu in around two and a half hours. The last quarter of an hour the winds were gusting to about 20 kn making it pretty exciting for a while. The…
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Sailing Adventures and Seafood Feasts: Waiheke 2026
18 – 22 August 2026 2 days at Owhanake, Waiheke Met up with Cousin Martin and our grand old Aunt Rosemary at Owhanake, Waiheke, and promptly embarked on what can only be described as an endurance event in eating—the kind where you don’t keep a food diary because there’s no word count large enough. Day…
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Fishing Adventures: Snapper Bay and Rakino Highlights
13 – 15 August 2026 Set out middle of the day and motored to Snapper Bay, Motuihe. Very little wind and glassy seas on the way. A very relaxed afternoon followed by fishing at change of light. Snapper Bay lived up to the name with a quick haul of half a dozen pan sized snapper.…
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Exploring WWII History at Yankee Wharf
7 – 8 August 2026 Just had one night away and it was a really nice, sunny winters day but no wind so we motored over to Islington Bay on Rangitoto. Caught a couple of snapper and had a peaceful night. In the morning it was overcast, had a bit of a fish but they…
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Dolphins and Fishing: A Weekend on Waiheke
7 – 8 August 2026 We left Bayswater around noon on a day which had been quite overcast and drizzly. Weather cleared up a bit as we departed and we had a good sail to Waiheke – even getting up to 10 knots at one point. We rounded Hakaimango Point at the top of Oneroa…
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Father-Son Sailing Adventures in Waiheke
13 – 15 July 2026 Liz stayed at home and kept the business running while our son, Alex, and I took off for a few days to enjoy some father-son time. Had a good sail to the Eastern end of Waiheke to Man o’war Bay for the night. Tuesday we sailed around the bottom of…
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New Year 2026 Sailing with Friends
After a lovely BBQ dinner and a few wines aboard we saw in the New Year watching the fire works over the sky tower. We set sail from Bayswater on the 1st Jan early in the day. It was a lovely sunny morning with a good breeze which got us down to Man O War…
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Christmas 2025
Our first Christmas on the water. We sailed from Bayswater on the 23rd December with Alex and Ben joining us on board. There was a good breeze which got us down to Man-o-War Bay, Waiheke where we met up with Martin, Colm, Mum (Heather) and Aunty Rosemary on board “Itzadream”. We had a very social…
Sailing Kingfisher 