Fishing with a twist at Ramp River.

The above torpedo is powered out into the surf towing a line that has hundreds of hooks and bait on it. The torpedo will go out hundreds of meters then let the line sink to the bottom. After perhaps 30 to 40 minutes the winch on the ATV will pull the line, hooks and torpedo back in with hopefully some fish on it! Also observed on the same beach were people using a kite to get their long line out past the surf line into the fish catching area.

Awanui River, a small town in the Far North.

 Tidal arms through the Rangaunu Hbr. meet the Awanui River giving moorage and protection to a number of houseboats and work boats. A shallow draft is required to navigate these waters only at higher tides.

Bay of Islands Classic Race

The annual Classic race is held on the first Saturday of the New Year. This Year we were joined on Ardmachree by Sue and Bruce, and Carl and his brother Guy. Several hundred yachts are entered from square riggers to much smaller vintage sail boats.

New Years Day

Leaving the morning after the Fire works at midnight on New Years eve.

                  Banksea as she sails away

               Waitoa raising her anchor...

Goldie with her Rec room...first time up.

Sailing on Boxing Day

After a great Christmas Day at Raratu, we all head out sailing on Ardmachree for the day. This is Kath's Birthday so we have an extra reason for celebration.

Toby's first time out sailing, looks like he will be a master mariner!

Christmas at Raratu