Summer…. let’s talk.

Summer is absolutely my favourite time of the year. I have this expectation (probably unrealistic), that from the 1st of December every day will deliver a gorgeous sunny summers day. Well I couldn’t be more wrong.

We’ve been exploring the Queen Charlotte Sounds now for just over a week, we’ve had heavy rain, hail, crazy thunder and lightning and gale force winds. As you can imagine, I’ve had to find my inner patience with summer and try to enjoy, just being present. I tell myself it’s got to make you appreciate those gorgeous summer days that much more.

One thing this weather has taught us is how well Nagu handles the conditions. We were hoping for a period of calm winds and fine weather to get the sails up and play around before we hit the big seas but despite the storms we’ve still managed to at least get the head sail out and get moving.

I’ve always loved being on the water, and love sailing as a means to get there and explore its surroundings. The inner bays here are deep right to the waters edge with little or no shoreline to explore, so when you cant leave Nagu as you’re also taking shelter for the next two to three days. It raises the question…. when does cabin fever kick in!?

Over the last week and tucked away in a small bay, I’ve read books, played cards, watched a heap of movies, completed a puzzle and even mastered Edmonds finest griddle scones.

Surprisingly, when you have no other option then to take it easy and wait for a storm to pass, being stuck on the boat almost forces you to do just that, start living a slower pace of life.

What not to do while you wait for a storm to pass….. try to fix anything motor related which would prevent you starting the engine and getting you to the main town for parts. This resulted in an impromptu trip to Waikawa and we were on our way again.

Once the weather cleared we popped our head out of Double Cove and started making our way to the outer sounds. As quickly as the storm arrived it was gone and we enjoyed a gorgeous evening in Spenser Bay.

Getting through a week of storms, only one small bout of cabin fever and taking the time to unwind, I feel I have a new appreciation to the weather, you have no control over it, you adapt and just wait for it to pass. It certainly makes the good days that much better. X