Harmen’s sailing blog.

Dave ? contacted me with a question asking for me to elaborate on aspects of my sail construction spar materials and tack connection. He als...

 This post seems a long way off topic, however because of the relevance of Holling C Holling to my early development as an artist and sailor...

Toroa has come out of the water and is now resting on his trailer at home. Julie and have not yet resolved our house sale. This problem oc...

Last Sunday the tide and wind were perfect for a trip up harbour to Kohukohu. We had intended on making the trip on Saturday however the win...

I decided to take Toroa out to test the newly repaired outboard motor. After the Chilean Tsunami alert was downgraded to an advisory I tho...

Today Sunday was much like yesterday with light variable winds to begin with settling in to a sea breeze around 1.00. pm. Julie and I sailed...

Today Saturday dawned bright and clear. The cyclone blew itself out and has now become a high pressure cell. The sea breeze set in at Rawen...