The trials and tribulations of Sailing Africa | Ep107
February 01, 2024 by Sailing Fair Isle | Language: EN Play Time: 00:27:04 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
In the last episode we showed some of the challenges to sailing down the West coast of Africa, so what are things like when you make landfall? Well in a word shallow! There are some beautiful mangrove areas within the delta area of Southern Senegal, and then there’s the river Gambie!
Before you even get past the estuary and into the river you have to dodge dozens of sunken ships and boats, you also have to negotiate the African authorities, but once done you are sailing in Africa, there’s nothing like it!
Warning: There are references to FGM (female genital mutilation) in this film which some viewers may find upsetting.
Link to ‘My FGM Story’
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In the last episode we showed some of the challenges to sailing down the West coast of Africa, so what are things like when you make landfall? Well in a word shallow! There are some beautiful mangrove areas within the delta area of Southern Senegal, and then there's the river Gambie!
Before you even get past the estuary and into the river you have to dodge dozens of sunken ships and boats, you also have to negotiate the African authorities, but once done you are sailing in Africa, there's nothing like it!
Warning: There are references to FGM (female genital mutilation) in this film which some viewers may find upsetting.
Link to 'My FGM Story'
https://youtu.be/asy2wLTVQ_Q?si=NJNwI7GisAJNWaZ5
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We couldn't make these videos without the support of you, our patrons. You are our first line of feedback, our team, our support and our friends. We are really grateful and it means we can keep the videos coming! If you would like to join us you get to see (and comment on, which really helps us) the current videos with no ads at all before they get released to the public. There are also lots of extra videos available on Patreon and you can contact us directly on board. Ask us anything! We have regular ZOOM sessions and a WhatsApp group where we talk about boats, passages and life onboard. Join us!
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