Capt Doug

The Sounds

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November 18th 2008
On Tuesday 11th November 2008, we set sail in Hakura from Wellington Harbour across Cook Strait and through the Tory Channel into Queen Charlotte Sound. Crew consisted of Doug Nichol, Captain, Lorraine Miller and John Hadfield. The trip across the Strait was great. A fresh to strong breeze, gusting to about 25 knots, sea moderate. We got quite a big swell and every time I looked round the c ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Marlborough » Queen Charlotte Sounds

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more