Surfers made the most of the conditions on the Tutukaka coast. Photo / John Stone
Surfers made the most of the conditions on the Tutukaka coast. Photo / John Stone
Cyclone Pam did not live up to the big warnings when it hit Northland in mid-March but did result in one old launch sinking in Matauwhi Bay, Bay of Islands.
Northland Regional Council Maritime staff were able to remove 300 litres of fuel on board before it leaked and theowner has been issued with a formal wreck removal notice.
Two other vessels also sank while moored during the Cyclone.
One was a yacht at Onerahi in Whangarei Harbour with the owner arranging for the salvage of the vessel and its removal from the water.
The other was an out-of-service fishing boat in Houhora Harbour later salvaged by the owner's insurer.
Big seas also destroyed the starboard beacon on Hat Island and knocked around buoys at various sites.
Finally, Maritime staff had to instruct the owner of a yacht in the Bay of Islands to moor the vessel securely or have it removed from the water after a number of mishaps.
