Dusky Sounds to Doubtful Sounds

A weather window which we took advantage of.  Snow on the hilltops, big easterly swell and an unforecasted easterly 12knot wind out in the open ocean.  Spied a seal crossing behind our stern and lots of pods of dolphins.

9.15am put up the staysail, 10am opposite Dagg Sound.  Beautiful coastline. 



A gnarly rocky entrance to Doubtful Sounds had us all on our toes.  First day without rain in forever.  A long motor up the Sounds to Deep Cove.  We saw more and more snow from an icing sugar dusting to deep snow on the higher peaks. 








An awesome crew!









Absolutely awe inspiring!

It just gets better and better!






Moored alongside the Deep Cove Jetty at 14.15 and five minutes later Zoe arrived by bus, after a lengthy journey from Auckland. Passengers loaded onto the Fiord Navigator ship for an overnight sail in the Sounds.  Simon and Clare left on the bus, picking up Zoe’s rental car in Manapouri and then flying back to Nelson from Invercargill.  Moved to a dock further out in the bay.



It's goodbye Simon and Clare and welcome aboard Zoe.











Taco Tuesday, 4 Weddings and a Funeral, early night.  NO RAIN!! But sandflies!

We're off exploring Doubtful Sounds for the next few days then a day sail up to Milford. No wifi for a few days.

Comments

  1. Farm girl29 April 2021 at 21:33

    Thanks Team Bartley and Jean for a great trip...some adventure and awesome NZ scenery. Loved it.
    Safe travels ahead. xox

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  2. Lisa30 April 2021 at 07:02

    Enjoy Doubtful Sounds crew!! Be safe ♥️

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  3. Unknown30 April 2021 at 15:14

    More stunning scenery Jean! I hope you are warm enough :-)

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