For the last few months we've been sailing up and down the coast between Auckland and Whangaroa Harbour about 130 miles to the north. Weather has slowly been getting warmer, although not hot. Todd joined us in early December and we spent Christmas was spent on land at our friend Ian's house in Kerikeri. Back up to the Cavalli Islands where Todd and I dived on the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior. Back to the Bay of Islands for the tall ships regatta hosted by the Russell Boating Club - somewhat reminiscent of the Dinah Beach Yacht Club in Darwin - not your usual yacht club and all the better for it. Many overseas yachts in attendance and as the crowded dingy landing is testiment to how popular the event was. Excellent day and night.