Sailing Trance

Monday November 22, went to several grocery stores in search of a Turkey breast, finally found one, It’s about 1kg or 2lbs. Later in the afternoon a musical jam session was held by a few cruisers, then sundowners with our new friends from Mexico. They will be flying home in a few days to Mexico … Continue reading South Africa – Week 4

Friday November 19, Together with Magaly and Didier from s/v Falbala, we took a day trip to St. Lucia for a Sunrise safari drive, exploring the Eastern shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park followed by Hippo & Croc Boat Safari up the St Lucia Estuary. These wetlands are designated a World Heritage Site, which are … Continue reading iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Monday November 15, this week has been full of relaxing, hanging out with friends both old and new. Work on the teak was completed. Braai with all our French friends. Michael (and Verina are on s/v Webik)Dan, Didier, Michael, Verina, Me, photo by Magaly Tuesday November 16, On the boat, the same kind of pump … Continue reading South Africa – Week 3

Tuesday November 9, Day trip to Hluhluwe (sh-lew-sh-lew-we) Imfolozi Game Reserve. It is a Big 5 Game Park in the KwaZulu Natal Region of South Africa. The oldest reserve in Africa, 96000 hectares of Wilderness. Our guide was Hayden Elliot from Outdoor Africa , he was extremely knowledgeable about the animals, plants and birds we … Continue reading Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Monday November 8, Eric is a local club member who will drive you around town, for a fee, instead of getting a taxi. He is well known throughout the club and his service is used by many cruisers. Along with Mark and Susan from s/v Erie Spirit (from Toledo, they’ve been cruising for 11 years), … Continue reading South Africa – Week 2

Monday November 1, COVID test done, Health, visit from port Health Officer done… Oh, and the salt was washed off Trance today too. Still waiting…. COVID testImmigration Trance on the “Wall”at Tuzi Gazi Tuesday November 2, gray chilly, windy day with rain in the forecast. Immigration arrived at the boat at 8:30 am, passports stamped! … Continue reading “I Bless the Rains down in Africa”

Saturday, October 23, Day 1 -10am we departed Titan Marina waving goodbye to friends we made. At the last minute, Falbala decided not to go, but will wait a few days for the high pressure system to pass. Trance is faster than them, we hope to be past most of the strong wind as it … Continue reading Journey to South Africa – Part 1

Wednesday October 27, Day 5 - Total nautical miles traveled 655, 173 nautical miles traveled in the past 24 hours. A high pressure system is crossing the bottom of Africa is bringing strong winds up the Mozambique Channel, the water between Madagascar and Africa. The big wind has arrived! Forecasted wind from the high pressure … Continue reading Journey to South Africa – Part 2

Wednesday October 20, farmer’s market day! Thursday October 21, Happy Birthday Danielle! On the Indian Ocean crossing we discovered two water leaks in the boat which turned out to be coming in from chain plates. Standing rigging (shrouds and stays) which hold up and secure the mast, are connected to steel strapping attached to the … Continue reading Reunion

Here next to the marina is the French ship Marion Dufresne, based in Reunion Island, is one of the largest research vessels in the world (423 feet) and covers all oceanographic fields except fisheries. She is also utilized as as a supply, cargo and fuel ship. Additionally there is an aircraft landing pad for helicopters. … Continue reading Reunion – Week 3