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Nelson Historical Society Journal, Volume 6, Issue 2, 1998

Friday 15th February

Friday 15th February

Turned out late – 8.30 am. The weather looked anything but promising. Breakfast was served at 9.15 am and got the ship cleaned up. Then a smoke was indulged in by the crew. Went ashore and called on Mr and Mrs Tregidga. First mate took his camera and had one or two shots at the house and bay. We then had a game of skittles in which the Madge beat the Maid by two points. Took a sad farewell of our kind hosts and went on board the yacht. Got under weigh after a light lunch at 1.45 pm. On clearing the heads ran into a heavy northerly roll and no wind – not very enjoyable. We managed, with the occasional puffs that came along, to get as far as Astrolabe by 5 pm. Then a NW puff carried us down to Sandy Bay where we again picked up the swell, bigger, brighter and better than before. We also lost all wind. First Mate did not feel altogether comfy for a time but managed to pull through; he is getting to be a perfect marvel. A consultation was now held and we decided to run back to Astrolabe. By this time it had thickened down all round and was page 25very dark. The Horseshoe was reached at 10 pm – altogether the worst day's sailing since we left home.