For a great video, go to the original link. Large swells creating massive waves in Lyall Bay Wellington caught one couple out. Heavy swells and big waves have battered Wellington’s south coast, causing ferry cancellations, washing rocks on to a car park and soaking anyone who ventured too close to the surf. The rough conditions in Cook Strait forced the cancellation of Tuesday’s 2.45pm sailing of Interislander ferry Aratere from Wellington to Picton. Passengers and their vehicles were transferred to later sailings. An hour before the Aratere was due to depart, the Kaitaki set sail from Picton, with passengers warned to hold on for bumpy ride. Heavy swells in Cook Strait have forced the cancellation of some sailing of the Interislander ferries. People with young children were told to hang on to them and keep them close, passenger Patsy Sziranyi said on arrival in Wellington on Tuesday night. Experienced sailor Christine Rentoul said there were a “few decent” waves and the boat was moving around a bit. “I loved it, but there were a few people looking a bit green.” The big swells are forecast to continue on the eastern side of Cook Strait for the next few days, and Read More …