At anchor Huruhi Bay, Waiheke Island
Wind: W,  F3 gentle breeze
Sea state: wavelets  Swell: nil
Weather: mostly sunny, mild

Today has been spent on boat chores. In the forenoon I continued the spot repairs on the paintwork on deck, as well as making a canvas cover for the anchor windlass. I am hoping that the cover will help prevent water ingress into the windlass through the various shaft seals so that I won’t need to overhaul it again for at least a few years.

The afternoon was taken up with doing the laundry, frequently a bit of a mission when one is living off the pick. At least I have worked out the island’s bus system which made it a lot easier.

And earlier today I received an invitation to the Milford Cruising Club for tomorrow evening. Milford is on the mainland just to the west of Rangitoto Island, about sixteen miles from here. So tomorrow I will aim to get under way as soon as the wind fills in and make for Castor Bay, immediately to the north of Milford.

All is well.

Walking to the supermarket yesterday - Okahuiti Creek, low tide.

Walking back from the supermarket – Okahuiti Creek, high tide.