Boating New Zealand — January 2018

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Lucky, who was taken into the family after it was found in its

mother’s pouch.

“I wanted to get rid of it, but the children wouldn’t let me,”

says Kerstin ruefully.

As to the future, her dreams have definitely changed.

“Thirteen years ago I wanted to get out there and see the

world before it all turned to custard – reefs dying, pollution

• you name it. But now with global warming, cyclones and
  storms are getting worse. And then there are pirates; with three
  children I couldn’t imagine putting them at that risk. And I
  realise the boat’s a bit small for four people.”
  So while the circumnavigation plan has been parked up, she’s
  achieved her dream of living on a boat, in a simple, low-impact
  way, in a wonderful environment and surrounded by family.
  Gone with the Wind concludes with Scarlett O’Hara, her life
  in tatters, moving back to Tara to regroup. The reader’s left with
  the impression O’Hara will overcome her issues and rise again.
  Kerstin too has been through deep struggles, has
  regrouped and is now stronger than ever. While others dream
  in armchairs, she’s out there living hers. And in a symbolic
  statement of new beginnings she’s recently renamed her yacht
  Kaewa, meaning to roam, to wander.
  Roaming the Marlborough Sounds in a 7.92m yacht –
  interesting, yes; cramped, yes; challenging, yes; but boring –
  never. As she puts it:
  “Being flexible and changing your plans isn’t failure, shoot
  for the stars and at least you’ll reach the top of the trees.”
  *Swallow the anchor – an old term meaning to retire from sailing
  to live ashore. BNZ

crossword

Puzzle no.243

Across

1. Bring vessel to standstill (5,2)


2. ____-rigged - rigged in improvised or
   temporary way (4)


3. CV of champion sailor, maybe? (3)


4. Members of ship’s crew whose duties include
   cleaning, mooring etc (9)


5. ____ Murray, retired medal-winning NZ
   rower (4)


6. Cautious common sense - wise approach
   when sailing (8)


7. Boat line fastener (5)


8. Neptune - god of sea in _____ mythology (5)


9. Use this to launch small vessel (4,4)


10. Front part of ship (4)


11. Long level promenade for walking beside
    seashore (9)


12. Another name for yellowfin tuna (3)


13. ____ painter - additional rope used for
    fastening vessel (4)


14. Large fleets of warships (7)

Down

1. Class of small racing twin hull boat (5)


2. Coat metal fittings to protect them against
   corrosion from salt water (7)


3. Localised circular sea current (4)


4. “O” in phonetic alphabet used on marine radio (5)


5. Fish in photo (4,4)


6. Take new boat for first gentle outing (3,2)


7. Near or at rear of boat (6)


8. _____ pie - dish from Cornwall with heads of
   fish appearing through pie crust (8)


9. Anchor chains, eg (6)


10. Mythical sea creature (7)


11. This is used for letter “A” in marine radio
    communications (5)


12. Maori word for sea or ocean (5)


13. Binds twine around strands of boat rope to stop
    fraying (5)


14. ____ sea - situation where waves strike boat
    from side (4)

CDMPYF

ANEMONE ALOF T

U TLTRUA

SPOOL TIDDLER

E UUY E

WARPS CEDAR

A CAA

YAWLS POL L Y

IUSOG

TANTRUM TOWEL

U DE I AAA

GOOS E AWN I N G S

WF KSDS

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Mystery photo: Polly Powrie