Had a nice rest day, slept and ate lots. Richie the fisherman generously donated some smoke eel. Last night a wave hit the tent! Luckily the inside stayed dry and the tent was hurriedly moved. Then heads down for an early night in anticipation of pressing on in the morning.
[alex on behalf of jc]
Big dumping surf with an onshore wind against means a forced day of rest. Plan is for a 4am start tomorrow aiming for Timaru Harbour. If the wind is good aiming to cover 100km. At this very moment, Justine and Barry are eating their morning pancakes!
[alex on behalf of jc]
S43°52.37' E172°17.51'
Day 3 saw a force 5 wind on the beam, though some surfing was still possible. The highlight of a sunny day was an airborne dolphin! 50km of paddling finished with a nasty landing through dumping surf.
[alex on behalf of jc]
S43°53.68' E172°52.86'
Day 2 brings a lovely hot day, with sightings of lots of dolphins, seals and birds. 45km of paddling alongside big cliffs brings tired muscles!
[alex on behalf of jc]