You're correct I haven't.
But I have been over the Grey a few times in various boats/ships and also my grandad remains there to (never found him). I may/do appreciate the sea a fare bit.
My post was a bit of piss take to the hoki man, the north island certainly has some nasty barstard bars, that I'm not personally familiar with - yet.
Please excuse spelling, as finger speed is sometimes behind brain spped........ Or maybe the other wayy.....
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