Winter sailing in New Zealand

[rotrax]

Bay of Islands, Waiheke, Marlborough Sounds! Its all girl sailing, gentle breezes and easy anchorages. I learned to sail a Moth on the Oreti River at nearly 47 degrees South. Brilliant, always 50 knots of wind, a chill factor of minus 30 and you could see where the wind was coming from as the 150 year old marcracarpa trees grew at 45 degrees instead of going straight up. C'mon guys, put on another singlet and get down there. Do some real sailing.

Just spent a summer in Scotland and Ireland. That was cold enough thank you.

If what you describe is real sailing I'll leave it to you-be a shame for you to be crowded down there...............................

 

[Neeves]

Sinbad, when you get older and reach the age of discretion you will suddenly realise the error of your ways. Furthermore fair weather sailing is cheap - you no longer need that expensive foul weather gear!

Jonathan