Ecological

• Wind 15-20 knots NE increasing to 25-30 overnight. Sky partly clear.
• First flock of Canada Geese on the island since I arrived, they didnt stay very long.

  

  Bulk Carrier, The Orient Sun, passing South of South Islands

  

  Chuckles vocalizing for Orient Sun

  
  

Vessels

• 1 pleasure craft, appearing to travel over speed limit in reserve
• On Dec 30 an incident was recorded involving an eco tour vessel passing through the narrow channel between south islands and great race. We received an email from the captain Dec 31.  I replied to his email Jan 2.

Maintenance

• cleared boat ramp
• cleaned battery terminals and contacts on derrick engine
• cut and chopped firewood