Red Gurnard

Breakout

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November 27th 2008
Wednesday, 26 November 2008 Breakout Today was when Hakura with Capt Doug finally managed to get out of Queen Charlotte Sound, after two weeks. However, we need to go back 12 hours to yesterday afternoon when Lorrine decided that she needed some time ashore. So I was back to the fuel wharf in Waikawa Marina. We will meet up on Saturday in Pelorus Sound. After overnighting in Carey Cov ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Marlborough » Pelorus 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