Running Dark Through the Mozambique Channel | S5 E19
We’ve sailed over halfway around the world as a family of six… but this passage felt different.
After returning to our boat in Tanzania following a South African surf trip, it was time to prepare Happy Days for another major offshore passage. Provisioning, repairs, fuel, currents, weather routing… and a difficult decision about how we wanted to move through one of the more politically unstable stretches of our circumnavigation.
As we sailed south past Mafia Island, the Comoros and toward the Mozambique Channel, we found ourselves making strategic decisions that had little to do with sailing performance — including whether or not we should continue broadcasting our position at sea.
This episode is a real look at offshore passagemaking as a family:
navigating changing conditions, reading the bigger picture, balancing safety with adventure, and continuing the journey toward Madagascar.
Welcome aboard Happy Days.
If you enjoy these adventures, please subscribe and come along for the ride ❤️
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📍Locations in this episode:
Tanzania
Mafia Island
Mozambique Channel
Comoros Islands
Madagascar
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We’ve sailed over halfway around the world as a family of six… but this passage felt different.
After returning to our boat in Tanzania following a South African surf trip, it was time to prepare Happy Days for another major offshore passage. Provisioning, repairs, fuel, currents, weather routing… and a difficult decision about how we wanted to move through one of the more politically unstable stretches of our circumnavigation.
As we sailed south past Mafia Island, the Comoros and toward the Mozambique Channel, we found ourselves making strategic decisions that had little to do with sailing performance — including whether or not we should continue broadcasting our position at sea.
This episode is a real look at offshore passagemaking as a family:
navigating changing conditions, reading the bigger picture, balancing safety with adventure, and continuing the journey toward Madagascar.
Welcome aboard Happy Days.
If you enjoy these adventures, please subscribe and come along for the ride ❤️
——————————————————
📍Locations in this episode:
Tanzania
Mafia Island
Mozambique Channel
Comoros Islands
Madagascar
⸻
🌊 Join Our Sailing Family Adventure!
We’re the Fothergills – a family of six living full-time aboard our catamaran, Happy Days. From tropical islands to remote anchorages, we’re documenting our journey around the world to inspire and encourage others to pursue their own adventure.
🧭 Want to Support the Journey?
Join us on Patreon for early video access, uncut updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive Zoom meetups with the crew:
👉 https://www.patreon.com/sailingwithsix
🛍️ Grab Some Sailing with Six Merch
Check out our official store for tees, stickers, and gear that supports our voyage:
👉 https://sailingwithsix.com/
📸 Follow Our Daily Adventures
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithsix
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwithsix
Website & Blog: https://www.sailingwithsix.com
📬 Get Onboard Our Email List
Be the first to hear about new videos, digital products, and sailing resources:
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⚓ New to the Channel?
We share what life is really like living aboard with kids — homeschooling, provisioning, sailing mishaps, and the magic in between.
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.
#SailingWithSix #FamilySailing #LiveaboardLife #SailingFamily #TravelWithKids
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