After about an hour of trying to get the anchor up, eventually Andrew dived to free it from the rocks, we departed for the next group of islands south. We motored down through Goss Passage past Traitor's Island and out across Middle Channel, it was an easy passage across to the Easter Group with a light breeze and not much swell. I had a few problems with my furling headsail and a fair bit of weed on the prop so I stopped off at White Bank before continuing through the group, past Rat Island to Morley Island where we had a few beers and BBQ fish and the remains of my fresh vegetables. It still amazes me how many fishing homes are located on the habitable islands, some with very individual finishes. Just prior to anchorage we had our flyover from the Customs plane, and as usual they called Sea Urchin because of its large name on the side, always friendly and always helpful and on many times through this voyage its good to know they are around. Tomorrow we will spend the day swimming and diving on the coral around this little island. Note in the photo that we are starting to hit colder weather and starting to wear the winter woollies, this is Keith on Waitani waiting for me to finish cooking on the BBQ.