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I was thinking recently about the things that bought me to Kawau Island to live and came to the conclusion that one of the most important was yachts and yachting.
Having been a keen recreational sailor for many years, like many other boat owners, I had visited and enjoyed Kawau as both a destination and a place to stop over and visit.
No matter what direction the wind is from, you can always find a sheltered bay or cove to anchor in thus enjoy a peaceful night or two. If you needed water, fuel, a shower or to wash your clothes, the Kawau Island Yacht Club provided all these as well as a drink or meal if you wanted them. It was always fun and interesting to go ashore at Mansion House and explore house and grounds and in the old days Pah Farm provided an entertainmaint all of its own.
Now that I live here, I can enjoy all of the foregoing (apart from Pah Farm) whenever I want. Nearly as important, I can keep my yacht(s) here on a mooring for far less than it would cost me to have it on a marina berth on the mainland.
Most of my sailing these days involves classic yacht regattas and events with my 1939 Arch Logan design Gypsy.
When I want to go cruising, I generally take Mahutonga, a 1966 38 ft cutter which is easy to singlehand and will go just about anywhere with very little fuss.
So, for me Kawau is the perfect place to live because I can indulge in my hobby and passion at very little cost
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