Sails are up, rain has stopped, 10kt breeze 18degrees and we have checked out of Opua this morning. Weather predictions look great. We have run out of all the little jobs on a boat that need attention! We have two new crew Rob and Hew. We are heading north to Noumea. We are all excited and keen!
The wait for the last two weeks has been frustrating to say the least. We went touring around the north island to look at the volcanos and coasts. Didn’t manage to see any of them as they were always shrouded in clouds and rain. The forest walks and cavelike gorges around Waitomo were magnificent. The coast around New Plymouth were stunning cliffs all black sands and huge surfing waves.
Rob researched some of his mums family history in Hawera with the local geanealogical society which we were lucky enough to see at work. These lovely ladies look through all the old magazines, school records and then note where to fine any individual name of photo so they can locate anyone in their file. A magnificent labour of love.
Don’t forget to find the link at the bottom of this post for the spot tracker Cheers from Virginia and Robert
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So pleased we got to see you before you left and of course experience First Picasso … thank you. We shall watch your progress with huge interest and hope that the weather continues to behave itself. Hope to be in touch for some more advice at some stage in the future! 🙂
First Picasso looks lovely from our house – sailing across the sunny horizon. Full sails on calm seas. Farewell from the Bay of Islands – we look forward to your next visit ……..aloha Lesley and Ray
Greetings to First Picasso , if you are getting signal .
Fantastic to see SPOT back on duty.
Tres Bon Voyage!
Catch up when you are back on Terre Australis. XX A&T
Terrific. Looks like a good weather map. Safe sailing. Enjoy the warming days. Cold here.
Hi first picasso, may the winds be as you like them and the waves be little ones! Have a great trip love Sue & Warwick
Are you going to noumea again or just heading in that direction. Wherever the wind takes you hope you all gave a safe journey. Keep the pics coming. I love them.L Xx
Great picture. Enjoy the journey and have a safe crossing to Noumea. Love Denise and Bill.xx
Great to watch the tracker and see your progress – it is a pity it doesn’t give boat speed and wind etc with it. Missing you all.
Ha ha. We have to keep something back so we can tell the story later. Thanks for lending Hew to crew for us. He kept us entertained with all his stories!
Thanks for letting me know. Safe travels and may the wind be always blowing in the right direction! Love Adie xxx
Thanks Adie…have arrived now.