Last weekend Bryan took us out on "Megastar", his family's yacht, for a great weekend! We had a little sun and enough wind to do some sailing around the Hauraki Gulf. We picked up Margaret's friend Liz on our second morning and took a nice walk in Mahurangi and saw some great views of the harbor. We dredged for scallops which was really exciting. Andy helped shuck them and we cooked them for an appetizer that night... can't get any fresher! Fishing for snapper was good too. Andy caught 3 and I caught the fourth... not bad for our first time sea fishing! We also had a (cold) swim, ate and drank lots and relaxed... not a bad way to start the summer!
I didn't get any pictures of the the cabin or exterior this year, but it's an impressive 45 footer that sleeps 6, with 2 toilets, a full kitchen and living room. Granted, the only available shower is off the back deck, but otherwise, it's quite comfortable! Bryan has been sailing all his life (recreationally and competitively) and it's pretty amazing to watch him run the whole operation. Margaret has also been sailing with him for years and contributes a lot and they got us involved too. After all this, Andy's ready to learn to sail and buy his own boat! :)
Here's a few of the photos (be SURE to check out the rest on
Picasa):
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