Secret Pleasures Aboard Your Boat

[Lagoon4us]

The warmth and cosiness of a beautiful cabin on a miserable night....If it wasn't for just such a night 30 years ago our twin boys would not have been conceived!

There's nothing, simply nothing like messing in boats........

[Ex-Calif]

Originally Posted by Jetexas

I guess I'm just a bit of a philanthropist, but my secret joy lies in teaching new friends how to sail ...

Did anyone notice there is a boat in that picture?

Need more wind if ya gonna teach her to sail - LOL...

[Sailor g]

Originally Posted by matauwhi

Thanks Sailor G. 36 deg 12 min S, 175 deg 21 min E. Look forward to that chocolate drink one day. Cheers.

Your photo is soo beautiful Somewhere about here on this map? Had to look it up! Looks like somewhere south of North Cape from a quick match of lat/long.

[matauwhi]

G'day, Sailor G, Yup, Twin Island Bay, Great Barrier Island. Despite being only 55 miles from Auckland, you can get fortunate once in awhile and have it all to yourself!! Cheers.

[Sailor g]

Originally Posted by matauwhi

G'day, Sailor G, Yup, Twin Island Bay, Great Barrier Island. Despite being only 55 miles from Auckland, you can get fortunate once in awhile and have it all to yourself!! Cheers.

You would be very fortunate indeed to be there by yourself. It looks lovely. Enjoy it!!

[Therapy]

Originally Posted by rhr1956

I'll bet she told you it was her first time. She told me the same thing!

I am glad I did not have any food or drink in my mouth while reading that line.

[Knowazark]

Originally Posted by matauwhi

G'day, Sailor G, Yup, Twin Island Bay, Great Barrier Island. Despite being only 55 miles from Auckland, you can get fortunate once in awhile and have it all to yourself!! Cheers.

You had me confused for a moment there matauwhi. I know that bay as Kiwiriki. It's a nice wee spot.

[matauwhi]

G'day, Knowazark. Spot on, Kiwiriki is the official name on the chart. The Royal Akarana Yacht Club Coast Cruising Handbook also refers to it as 2 Island Bay. Cheers.

[knottygurl]

Originally Posted by rhr1956

I'll bet she told you it was her first time. She told me the same thing!

This has got to be the funniest of all, I was supposed to be working on a report when I burst out laughing, thanks made my Monday all the better

[Knowazark]

Originally Posted by matauwhi

Spot on, Kiwiriki is the official name on the chart.

We might well be anchored there around Easter. Haven't decided whether to take 4 days off before or after Easter to make a 10 day break. Depending on the weather we could be out at the Barrier or up to the Bay. Whangaroa is just a stunning spot.

Ah ... decisions, decisions.

[neilsailingrn]

I find this line of conversation very displeasing. It should be stopped by the moderators! Unless…of course….I'm there too! Cheers Stuck in the states at present. Not for long I hope. Maybe join ya next year

[sww914]

We have a portable ice maker. Many days a tall cool glass of iced tea is impossible to beat. I go all the way. Irish Breakfast tea with fresh squeezed lemon and sugar. Goes down really really nice on a hot day.

[savoir]

Ice is a mighty valuable tradeable commodity. I have been able to trade a bag of ice for a warm six pack or two pounds of hamburger.

[randyrhines]

Originally Posted by anjou

I like knowing that its so private I can take a shower without wearing my clothes AND sleeping naked too!!

Nah, only joking.

I like being able to play MY music without fear of arrest.

not bad but the Darwin God comment sounds conflicted, I dont think God cared much about Charles confusion, his followers are still hoping there might be some evidence some eternity........

[Sailor g]

I think my favorite and maybe not so secret pleasure is having other people (cruisers/ live-aboards) on our boat. It's always a great time!! We all have so much in common, that friendships form easily and fast. We are still in touch with some of he people we cruised with 3-4 years ago.