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 believe the peak season is more like Feb - Apr.

By the way, if you're looking for one, it's probably worth knowing we call
them "Cyclones" down here...


"swamp" wrote in message
...
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

There is no "hurricane" season in New Zealand- or Cyclone season either (
same thing). It has four seasons like much of the world. Unlike those closer
to the equator that have "The Wet" and "The Dry".

SOooooo, November is the start of summer. If you want a Kiwis point of view
I highly recommend you pop over to alt.sailing.asa and talk to a guy called
"the navigator". I assume he still frequents the place. He is a vg sailor
and a kiwi too, he will be able to answer much of your local knowledge
questions.

I sailed through the bay of Islands once. It was during a Delivery from Oz
to NZ. However it was night and they everything was black. Sailing around
Auckland though is quite nice. It really is the City of Sails with one of
the best marina complexes I have seen in years.

DP
"swamp" wrote in message
...
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

Some people would disagree.

http://www.niwa.cri.nz/pubs/mr/archive/2000-11-28-1

Cyclones are not simply a tropical weather feature, as some would believe...


"d parker" wrote in message
...
There is no "hurricane" season in New Zealand- or Cyclone season either (
same thing). It has four seasons like much of the world. Unlike those
closer
to the equator that have "The Wet" and "The Dry".

SOooooo, November is the start of summer. If you want a Kiwis point of
view
I highly recommend you pop over to alt.sailing.asa and talk to a guy
called
"the navigator". I assume he still frequents the place. He is a vg sailor
and a kiwi too, he will be able to answer much of your local knowledge
questions.

I sailed through the bay of Islands once. It was during a Delivery from Oz
to NZ. However it was night and they everything was black. Sailing around
Auckland though is quite nice. It really is the City of Sails with one of
the best marina complexes I have seen in years.

DP
"swamp" wrote in message
...
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

Hmmm.. and when did the last cyclone blow though town?

DP
"AC" wrote in message
...
Some people would disagree.

http://www.niwa.cri.nz/pubs/mr/archive/2000-11-28-1

Cyclones are not simply a tropical weather feature, as some would
believe...


"d parker" wrote in message
...
There is no "hurricane" season in New Zealand- or Cyclone season either
(
same thing). It has four seasons like much of the world. Unlike those
closer
to the equator that have "The Wet" and "The Dry".

SOooooo, November is the start of summer. If you want a Kiwis point of
view
I highly recommend you pop over to alt.sailing.asa and talk to a guy
called
"the navigator". I assume he still frequents the place. He is a vg
sailor
and a kiwi too, he will be able to answer much of your local knowledge
questions.

I sailed through the bay of Islands once. It was during a Delivery from
Oz
to NZ. However it was night and they everything was black. Sailing
around
Auckland though is quite nice. It really is the City of Sails with one
of
the best marina complexes I have seen in years.

DP
"swamp" wrote in message
...
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

Sigh...

Did you click on the link, fella? That one is New Zealand's weather science
authority.

If you want to argue the point, take it up with them for chrissake...


"d parker" wrote in message
...
Hmmm.. and when did the last cyclone blow though town?

DP
"AC" wrote in message
...
Some people would disagree.

http://www.niwa.cri.nz/pubs/mr/archive/2000-11-28-1

Cyclones are not simply a tropical weather feature, as some would
believe...


"d parker" wrote in message
...
There is no "hurricane" season in New Zealand- or Cyclone season
either
(
same thing). It has four seasons like much of the world. Unlike those
closer
to the equator that have "The Wet" and "The Dry".

SOooooo, November is the start of summer. If you want a Kiwis point of
view
I highly recommend you pop over to alt.sailing.asa and talk to a guy
called
"the navigator". I assume he still frequents the place. He is a vg
sailor
and a kiwi too, he will be able to answer much of your local
knowledge
questions.

I sailed through the bay of Islands once. It was during a Delivery
from
Oz
to NZ. However it was night and they everything was black. Sailing
around
Auckland though is quite nice. It really is the City of Sails with one
of
the best marina complexes I have seen in years.

DP
"swamp" wrote in message
...
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

Yeah I did,. Then I asked a question!

DP


"AC" wrote in message
...
Sigh...

Did you click on the link, fella? That one is New Zealand's weather
science
authority.

If you want to argue the point, take it up with them for chrissake...


"d parker" wrote in message
...
Hmmm.. and when did the last cyclone blow though town?

DP
"AC" wrote in message
...
Some people would disagree.

http://www.niwa.cri.nz/pubs/mr/archive/2000-11-28-1

Cyclones are not simply a tropical weather feature, as some would
believe...


"d parker" wrote in message
...
There is no "hurricane" season in New Zealand- or Cyclone season
either
(
same thing). It has four seasons like much of the world. Unlike
those
closer
to the equator that have "The Wet" and "The Dry".

SOooooo, November is the start of summer. If you want a Kiwis point
of
view
I highly recommend you pop over to alt.sailing.asa and talk to a guy
called
"the navigator". I assume he still frequents the place. He is a vg
sailor
and a kiwi too, he will be able to answer much of your local
knowledge
questions.

I sailed through the bay of Islands once. It was during a Delivery
from
Oz
to NZ. However it was night and they everything was black. Sailing
around
Auckland though is quite nice. It really is the City of Sails with
one
of
the best marina complexes I have seen in years.

DP
"swamp" wrote in message
...
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

What town?

Blah, blah blah, plonk.


"d parker" wrote in message
...
Yeah I did,. Then I asked a question!

DP


"AC" wrote in message
...
Sigh...

Did you click on the link, fella? That one is New Zealand's weather
science
authority.

If you want to argue the point, take it up with them for chrissake...


"d parker" wrote in message
...
Hmmm.. and when did the last cyclone blow though town?

DP
"AC" wrote in message
...
Some people would disagree.

http://www.niwa.cri.nz/pubs/mr/archive/2000-11-28-1

Cyclones are not simply a tropical weather feature, as some would
believe...


"d parker" wrote in message
...
There is no "hurricane" season in New Zealand- or Cyclone season
either
(
same thing). It has four seasons like much of the world. Unlike
those
closer
to the equator that have "The Wet" and "The Dry".

SOooooo, November is the start of summer. If you want a Kiwis
point
of
view
I highly recommend you pop over to alt.sailing.asa and talk to a
guy
called
"the navigator". I assume he still frequents the place. He is a vg
sailor
and a kiwi too, he will be able to answer much of your local
knowledge
questions.

I sailed through the bay of Islands once. It was during a Delivery
from
Oz
to NZ. However it was night and they everything was black. Sailing
around
Auckland though is quite nice. It really is the City of Sails with
one
of
the best marina complexes I have seen in years.

DP
"swamp" wrote in message
...
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

you dinking again?


dp
"AC" wrote in message
...
What town?

Blah, blah blah, plonk.


"d parker" wrote in message
...
Yeah I did,. Then I asked a question!

DP


"AC" wrote in message
...
Sigh...

Did you click on the link, fella? That one is New Zealand's weather
science
authority.

If you want to argue the point, take it up with them for chrissake...


"d parker" wrote in message
...
Hmmm.. and when did the last cyclone blow though town?

DP
"AC" wrote in message
...
Some people would disagree.

http://www.niwa.cri.nz/pubs/mr/archive/2000-11-28-1

Cyclones are not simply a tropical weather feature, as some would
believe...


"d parker" wrote in message

...
There is no "hurricane" season in New Zealand- or Cyclone season
either
(
same thing). It has four seasons like much of the world. Unlike
those
closer
to the equator that have "The Wet" and "The Dry".

SOooooo, November is the start of summer. If you want a Kiwis
point
of
view
I highly recommend you pop over to alt.sailing.asa and talk to a
guy
called
"the navigator". I assume he still frequents the place. He is a
vg
sailor
and a kiwi too, he will be able to answer much of your local
knowledge
questions.

I sailed through the bay of Islands once. It was during a
Delivery
from
Oz
to NZ. However it was night and they everything was black.
Sailing
around
Auckland though is quite nice. It really is the City of Sails
with
one
of
the best marina complexes I have seen in years.

DP
"swamp" wrote in message
...
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