Eleanor Tatlow

The first day at sea in over a month, so welcome after a month stuck in the marina. Sailing into light winds with a badly fouled bottom meant slow progress but we were under sail and therefore very happy. Easterly wind F 3 at best gave calm conditions but cloud cover kept the temperature moderate.

Came first, second in handicap

What a voyage! Drive belt failure leading to alternator failure and eventually Engine failure, generator failure, flooding of the forward cabin, switch failure of the furling winch, contrary winds, light airs and eventually a gale from astern (thank heavens) to blow us into the Bay of Islands. Phew, what a passage.