NZ lockdown, day 6 on our 12-meter boat. Taking notice of all the positive.
Obelix takes a deep breath
Author: Salome
Obelix in Terra Incognita
Day 0 of NZ Lockdown on a 12m boat
Scrapes, scratches & sliver linings
“It’s alright mum, our boat isn’t badly damaged, just a few small repairs and we’ll be off again”, wrote Zephyr on the day of our incident... (cf. Obelix on the rocks) The small repairs took three weeks, and, thankfully, no one dared tell me at the time it would take so long! Apart from the … Continue reading Scrapes, scratches & sliver linings
Meeting Obelix’ two dads
It's not a beautiful boat, but it's a good boat! Uwe Tolks Obelix is the brain child of Uwe Tolks, former Master Mariner & Marine Construction Engineer, and Erwin Haag, Naval Architect, both German established in Whangarei, New Zealand, since the 70’s. In Erwin Haag's home office “December 1976, he comes to my office and … Continue reading Meeting Obelix’ two dads
Obelix on the rocks
No it is not the name of the latest trendy cocktail, although I wish. This is how I miserably ended an otherwise gorgeous long week-end sailing with friends. I've tried to find myself excuses, or blame others, or circumstances for the accident, nothing softens that overwhelming feeling of shame and guilt. I was at the … Continue reading Obelix on the rocks
Fare-whale decade!
Recipe for the best day of 2019 Ingredients 1 handsome multi-talented man2 kind, fun, resilient boys1 sturdy sail boat1 pinch of wind (not too strong, not too light, and preferably in the right direction)slight sea1 whale1 island (not too far, not too close, and preferably with an iconic bay)friends (as many as required) Directions Wake … Continue reading Fare-whale decade!
Christmas in the engine room
Tuesday 24th December 2019 6:00am. We're raising anchor from Bon Accord - Kawau, perfectly synchronised with our friends Marion & Borja on Ad Hoc, ready to sail to Great Barrier Island for Christmas. We've set our alarm early to strategically leave at dawn, kids still asleep in their cabin, sea still undisturbed by the sun's … Continue reading Christmas in the engine room
