Leaving Reunion - No Wind

Reunion to South Africa

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October 24th 2013
Fairly good sail across - had 12hrs of storms, lightning and strong winds. And, then also had to divert from course and head north up the Mozambique channel to avoid a low pressure system. This added about 350nm to our journey - but at least we were safe. Caught our first Mahi Mahi. Score now Phil 2 Mahi Mahi 2!! Even after loosing 2 and landing 2. Best Fish Ever. So had had lovely sailing weather ... read more

Africa » South Africa » KwaZulu-Natal » Richards Bay

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After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... ... read more