Monthly Archives: February 2014

Arrived in Simonstown.

Left Wednesday morning with little head wind. Took a lot of tacking to do the first 15 nm. But was rewarded by a school of dolphins on the way. Late afternoon the wind got stronger, and started to turn around … Continue reading

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To round Cape Agulhas.

Cape Agulhas is 135nm west of here, past that there are options: Simonstown, Hout Bay or Cape Town. Leaving this morning, will be in one of these three ports on Friday.

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In Mossel Bay.

All the wind was compressed in the last 4 hours of the trip. Too much of a good thing. But, anchored now. Here is tonight’s sun set. And yesterday s catch.

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The next leg: to Mossel Bay

190nm miles, aiming at arriving there Tuesday before dark.

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Prestor John Memorial – Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth)

http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/prestor_john_memorial.html

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Plans

Forgot in previous update: tried to fish yesterday, but only the birds took notion of my lures. Last nights bio luminescence was spectacular. And, saw some dolphins because of that. Planning wise: next port should be Mossel Bay. After that … Continue reading

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Arrived in Port Elizabeth

First hours yesterday were without warning nd. But at noon a good breeze showed up, and with the Agulhas current helping me speeds went over 10knots quite often. Had to slow things down to not arrive before daylight. Now at … Continue reading

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