Families and friends gathered to cruise with The Rock Adventure Cruise in the Bay of Islands.
Date: January 4, 2020
Passengers: 36
Skipper: Jonny
Weather: Chop of less than 1m, windy on way home with 1m seas
Crew: Sam, Celia, Stephen and Sierra
Wind: S20 gusting 30
Overnight Anchorage: Electric Bay
Snorkel Spot: North side of Robbies
Island Visit: Roberton Island
Wildlife: Penguins, one group of 20 diving gannets at Nobbies
SKIPPER'S REPORT
The ocean was quiet this time of the year. The water was calm and we all dragged ourselves into the sea without expecting anything. With our dedicated crew, we all cruised into the unknown. There is no greater feeling than to share with our guests the beautiful Bay of Islands and to let them experience the tropical side of New Zealand.
We spent a day on the beach. Giant waves were coming — very intimidating — but we allowed time to calm before heading in. The experience in the water gives a better chance of getting through the ordeal. We have seen the awe on their faces when they allow themselves to immerse in the water. This is what riding the waves is all about — a healing process from the sea.
The open water is different from a pool: the tide changes every day, waves break on the sandbank, and the water drains from the shallow sandy reef into deeper waters. Discover the depths of the ocean filled with colourful coral reef kingdoms, swim with penguins, get up close with sea wildlife. New Zealand is filled with beauty, and taking time to explore the wild world of the ocean is the best way to cure your fears.
Activities provided: kayaking, snorkelling, dusk fishing, target shooting, and paddleboarding. Great way to bond with loved ones by doing something out of the ordinary and being exposed to new challenges.
Fell in love with the ocean again — The Rock Adventure Cruise is a great place to start your search for adventure buddies.