The wind continued to drop overnight and was low enough to get off the
dock this morning. Unfortunately, the wind wasn’t low enough for us to
maneuver to the fuel dock, so we went on our way with a quarter tank,
and will fill up at some later date. We planned the trip for a rising
tide, and it was definitely rising. We also had the benefit of a storm
surge, so we made good time up the Hatea river. There was plenty of
water even in the shallow parts and when we arrived at the marina some
of the sidewalks were flooded. Enroute we waited for the Hatea River
Bascule Bridge to open for us. At the marina the manager and some new
neighbors were waiting to catch lines. The docking went smoothly. When I
was introduced to the neighbors, it turns out they’re Swedes from
Gothenburg, (not related).

We celebrated with showers then burgers and beer for lunch in a local
bar. Mark and Grant are starting their abbreviated New Zealand vacation
tomorrow so we’ll have dinner together tonight then sing the “goodbye
song”. Thanks to Mark, Todd and Grant for making this leg of the voyage
possible and thanks to all the other crew who helped me bring Rover
across the Pacific.

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