Wednesday, April 29, 200925 NM South.
April 28th. Rewi (skipper), Salts and I steamed out to the FC, dropped off some fresh fruit and other goodies to give Olly a bit of fuel for the final push into land (see pic) . Olly keen to push on to try and make landfall but with persitent northely wind determined to push him south of Stewart Island,this might not be possible.
We steamed back into Murderers Cove to take shelter away from building seas. Murderers Cove is on a Maori Island off the south tip of Stewart Island where Rewi's family live. Maori blood is a pre-requisite to step ashore, so a privilege in itself. Turns out Rewi Bull (Shangri La Skipper) has a large family, so many Bulls running around catching (by hand) the traditional dish, Mutton Bird (See Pic) delicious! Ben Amory you would love this set-up!
Called Olly early morning to discover that he is 25 NM to the south of Stewart Island with no sign of a Southerly to blow him north, safe landing looking impractical. Full steam ahead for FC preparing to rope and tow. With 40 knots and building pretty wet ride roping the FC could be a bit of fun! Eyes peeled for Olly Hicks and the FC.
Rewi at the helm.
Calling from Murderers Cove
George Olver
posted by Olly Hicks @ 2:25 PM
