If he needs an expert on the topic and he's in the area... I would be most
insulted if he did not contact me. I have a boat that needs sailing and I'm
swamped at work. I would readily give him full Captain's privileges on
Overproof if he contacts me.

You can't get a better deal than that... a free boat to sail and fantastic
area to sail it in.


CM

"katysails" wrote in message
news | MC's not here right now...he's off examining the osmotic influence of
| alcohol on the cell structure of Nova Scotians....
| "swamp" wrote in message
| ...
| I recently made the post below to the alt.sailing list. It was
| suggested that a kiwi w/ the handle "the navagator" may frequent this
| list, and could offer some local perspective? I'd enjoy here anyone's
| perspective on travel and sailing about the island nation and the city
| of sails.
|
|
| I have the lucky opportunity to be traveling to New Zealand in the
| month of November. Was wondering if any of you salts have had the
| pleasure of travel (sailing) down there? If so, would very much
| appreciate the shared knowledge (impressions / experience). Mostly some
| advise on where / how I can get connected with other sailors (Auckland,
| Tauranga, Wellington, etc.). I'll be traveling solo for about a week
| and a half in the middle of Nov. and would very much like to get some
| sailing in (Hauraki Gulf, Bay of Plenty, and/or Bay of Islands) Or
| bareboat charter experiences would be greatly appreciated as well. On
| the last portion of my visit, I'll be joined by some friends for some
| scuba excursions. But am trying to convince them to sail in the Bay of
| Islands as well. From some quick web searching, this looks like a
| wonderful place to cruise. Perhaps one final question, I believe Nov.
| is the start of "Hurricane season," How much rain can be expected, sea
| / wind conditions?
|
| Thanks much,
| -Darren
|
|
| I have learned thus far that New Zealanders refer to Hurricanes as
| Cyclones.
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