Early morning start from Kaka Point

The current forecast- just incase anyone thinks I'm slack for not being on the water..

Issued by MetService at: 4:54pm Monday 1 Oct 2012

Forecast: *** GALE WARNING IN FORCE ***

Valid to: Midnight Tuesday 2 Oct 2012

Southwest 25 knots, becoming westerly 35 knots in the morning,rising to 45 knots for a time Tuesday evening. Sea becoming high for a time. Southwest swell 2 metres developing. Northeast swell 1 metre offshore. Fair visibility in showers.

Outlook following 3 days: Westerly 40 knots, changing Wednesday night southwest 25 knots. Tending Thursday evening northerly 25 knots and rising early Friday 35 knots. Changing late Friday westerly 40 knots. Sea very rough at times. Moderate southwest swell,becoming heavy on Wednesday.