Seasonal changes.

Bottlenose dolphin have been regular visitors to FrenchPass. I am always amazed at how intuitive they are when it comes to weather.They head south through French Pass just before a SE change. A couple of weeksago I followed a pod into Admiralty Bay. Mum dad and the calves swept the bayfeeding on red cod.  What a sight.

Common dolphin have also been active feeding on bait ballsin the area. Dusky dolphin are starting to transit the Pass in pods of around50 with calves. They will be arriving in a month or two in small pods to winterover.

Seal pups have hauled out on nearby haul out sites away fromthe main breeding colonies. They are wonderfully playful in the clear waters ofd’Urville Island.

Broadband.

We thought it would never come but French Pass now hasbroadband. You can now get broadband on wireless when you log on at FrenchPass. The new service is available from all units. www.gohotspot.co.nz

Schools visits

Garin College are having their yearly creation centredretreat at French Pass. Students get to enjoy the wonderful sunsets,snorkelling and peace French Pass has to offer.

Photographic Weekend

A photographic weekend is planned for the 5, 6, 7^thApril with accomplished photographer Geri Sheppard. The weekend includes handson, camera basics, low light shoots, landscapes and close-ups with a field tripand wildlife shoot. Register interest on the website.

Steadfast, New to French Pass

Enjoy traditional sailing at its best on board Steadfast, abeautiful, big, gaff cutter sailing out from French Pass. Built to the higheststandards of traditional craftsmanship steadfast is a feast for the eyes.www.steadfastsail.com