Successful fishing sessions at the Bay of Islands
Date: March 12/13, 2019
Passengers: 26
Skipper: Timo
Weather: Fine with odd cloud, 0.5m swell dying out
Crew: Lotte, Marius, Arthur, Austin & Celia
Wind: North going North West 10-15 knots
Overnight Anchorage: Roberton Island
Snorkel Spot: Waewaetorea reef
Island Visit: Waewaetorea Island
Wildlife: Bottlenose dolphins, Penguins, Stingray, Trevally, School of Jack, Kina
Greeted by fantastic weather, the energy on The Rock was high. All 26 guests were keen to do the activities in their Overnight Cruise package.
Austin kept guests informed about the Kiwi marine life and rich historical background of the Bay of Islands as we approached Roberton Island to drop moorings. Target shooting kept everyone entertained — a unique activity that adds a lot of fun to the cruise experience.
The first fishing session was a success — even first-timers hooked decent Snappers. Legal-sized Kawai, Snappers, Trevally and Kingfish were caught in the shallow waters off Roberton Island. The fresh Trevally sashimi and smoked Kawai for dinner were the highlights of the fishing wins.
After spending a few hours together, The Rock turned into a party boat, thanks to lively passengers and crew always down for a good time. Day two: snorkelling at Waewaetorea reef, then the much-awaited trek up Waewaetorea Island for picturesque views over the Bay of Islands.
Video Credit: Celia Chalmers
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Source: Rock the Boat NZ | rocktheboat.co.nz