gauffer revealed

[Pierre Abbat]

> gauffer - n. - [Old French gualfourt, from Frankish walfurdu, whale
> passage] A strait which is dangerous to cross unless guided by a whale
> or porpoise.
> by Pierre.  Eric 2 = 2 points
> Ranjit: That's why the dock inspectors always ask you before you depart
> what your porpoise is in making this crossing.
> Fran: I really don't think this would happen enough for there to be a
> name for it. It sounds like some fantasy novel.
> Hutch: Guided by a whale or dolphin???? No way this is it, but a great
> concept!!
> Eric: Two points for being CUTE!

There is such a strait. It's called French Pass, it's near the strait between 
North Island and South Island, and the porpoise is called Pelorus Jack.

Pierre