Notes from the Shore Crew…

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I feel compelled to update the Log because the boat crew – Ron, Eleanor and Melanie – are far too busy on the water. This year, I happily relinquished my position of First Mate to the next generation, and those who have sailed with Freewind during the school holidays have noticed the father-and-daughter crew working admiringly well on the boat.
With a full schedule, despite the uncooperative weather during the Christmas – New Year week, someone had to stay ashore to take care of all the catering, reservations, etc. So Eleanor and Melanie stepped in, with Eleanor crewing on the overnight trips, and Melanie doing the day trips. They have spent a big part of the summer holidays working on Freewind, with a very busy few weeks between mid-December and now.
With good breezes just about every day, we’ve done a lot of sailing and very little motoring, and seen lots of dolphins (who seem to be drawn to Freewind as she sails around the Bay). We’ve stopped at all the islands – Roberton Is., Urupukapuka, Motorua, Waiwaitoria, and some of the bays along the Russell Peninsula. Kayaking, fishing, and even mussel collecting have been very popular with everyone, and quite a few of the overnight trips enjoyed a breakfast of fried freshly-caught fish on top of Ron’s famous bacon-and-eggs on toast.
 

Captain Ron	Melanie – First Mate day trips	Eleanor – First Mate overnight trips

Thank you to all our wonderful guests that have enjoyed the sailing, scenery, and good food on Freewind. Is has been a pleasure to have you all, and thank you for the wonderful feedback you have given us after the trip, including this one:

“ Hi there Ron
I would just like to say thanks again. We had a wonderful day of sailing and the mussels were awesome…  …Sailing with you guys was the best way to start our Kiwi adventure. I will definitely recommend you guys to anyone coming your way. thanks.
Cheers
Allan C ”

Well, that’s all for now. Things will probably be slowing down a bit from now on, now that people are getting back to work and the kids back to school. Enjoy the rest of the summer, and if you’re reading this from wintery Europe – keep warm!
Fair winds and following seas,
Dalia (the shore crew) :-)

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