12 hrs of wave bashing into a 15 knott southerly to start. Contemplated turning back more then once. 2.5m swells so not pleasant. Finally eased to a light westerly which gave me a chance for some motor sailing and increase the speed. Had a run overnight. little traffic about. Rounded the bottom and pointed for the Wellington heads. Then the westerly started in. So another day pounding waves. I did manage to put the head sail out for an hour when the wind shifted off the nose. Got into Wellington as the southerly hit. I was motoring across the inner harbour. 30 knotts hit like a hammer. Then the rain hit. couldn't see 5m ahead. Relying completely on the plotter for directions. Luckily the worst blew through before I got to my berth. So now nice and snug in Wellington.

Napier to Wellington Leg 4

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