Ahoy There!

Image Supplied by Tourism Auckland. 2007

Here I am in Auckland - aptly tagged the City of Sails.

It may not be as sunny as this here today but the view is just as pretty.

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Sailing Away!

Images Courtesy of Explore NZ, Auckland.

Tired of the office? Feel like a break? Like the feel of the wind in your hair? Want to dabble your toes in billionaire waters with the professional yachties? If you answered ‘yes’ to even one of those questions then the former America’s Cup racing machines NZL 40 and NZL41 should do you nicely. Just the thing to blow out the cobwebs! But be prepared for a bit of hard work too because passengers become crew on these two beauties. www.explorenz.co.nz

Sailing Away

This is what came 'sailing across' my computer screen this afternoon - a short-notice invitation to indulge in a spot of match racing between former America's Cup yachts NZL40 and NZL41. Sadly, given prior commitments, I had to waive this singular chance to join the crew tomorrow for a 3-hour 'spin' from Auckland's Viaduct Harbour out across the blue, blue waters of the Waitemata Harbour. Sitting here, on a cool autumn Christchurch afternoon, it's a big temptation - I can think of few things nicer right now than a warm Auckland breeze blowing through my hair. Another time perhaps - there's always room to fantasise about joining the billionaire yachting set. www.explorenz.co.nz