RUN AGROUND | SAILING
This week we purposefully run our sailboat aground, on mud flats off Zanzibar Island, for a race against the tide to get the sail drive oil seals changed before the incoming tide can sink the boat.
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LEAVING | SAILING AFRICA
We are sailing to Mafia Island, near the southern boarder of Tanzania. We weighed anchor from Zanzibar in flat calm conditions, having left our hearts on the island.
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SAILING into DANGER: Running dark through Mozambique's TREACHEROUS WATERS
We Embark on an unforgettable sailing adventure as our family yacht navigates the perilous waters of Northern Mozambique under the cover of darkness! In this episode, we brave one o...
SAILING into DANGER: The Vulnerability of life at sea
When sailing across vast oceans, avoiding dangerous waters is our top priority. However, some destinations force us to navigate close to treacherous regions where risks are unavoidable. Watch as we fac...
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Free Range Sailing teach us to live off the ocean in remote Australia
When Finn suddenly arrived on the boat...
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TROUBLED WATERS | SAILING MAYOTTE
Welcome back. This week our sailing family navigates the enchanting French island of Mayotte, nestled at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel. Renowned for it's crystal-clear tropical waters and vibrant reefs, that ...
SURVIVING the MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL calm seas, engine trouble and a stolen fishing line
The notorious sailing passage from Mayotte to South Africa through the Mozambique Channel is one of the most challenging stretches of water to navigate by sailboat. This ...
STORM CHASING in the MOZAMBIQUE CHANNEL - Sailing to safety
Join us on our latest sailing adventure as we navigate the notorious Mozambique Channel, a challenging yet rewarding passage known for it's currents and powerful storms. In this episode, our sail...
STORM SURIVAL in REMOTE MOZAMBIQUE
A wild southerly buster hits while our family and other sailors take refuge in a remote Mozambique anchorage. As the storm rages, one boat begins to drag its anchor, leading to a dramatic rescue mission as sailors from t...
MOZAMBIQUE TO SOUTH AFRICA - Fast sailing & Fierce winds
Join us The Cruising kiwis as we tackle the final stretch of the Mozambique Channel, sailing from Ling Linga, Mozambique to Richards Bay, South Africa! But we are not alone - our buddy boats, Sa...
FROM OCEAN CROSSING to BOAT WORK... the reality of sailing life
We made it to South Africa. After an incredible ocean crossing, we check into the country, experience some traditional South African food, and of course, start the never ending boat maintena...
BOAT LIFE to WILDLIFE | Sailing South Africas wild coast
After a challenging Mozambique Channel crossing, we've made landfall in South Africa! Before setting sail for Durban, we tackle essential oat jobs and take a break to experience an unforgettable saf...
SAILING INTO DURBAN SOUTH AFRICA | A family reunited
We have arrived inDurban, South Africa, docking at Point Marina & yacht club - a secure haven in the heart of the city. While Durban's downtown has seen better days, and exploring on foot is strongl...
ROBBED IN DURBAN - sailing the world isn't always safe
Our sailing family is still moored in Durban, South Africa, excited to explore this incredible city - until disaster struck! Both Declan and Ivan robbed by a pickpocket after a rugby match, losing val...
Sailing South Africa's wild coast
Join us for a thrilling family sailing adventure as we set off from Durban, South Africa, headed to East London, South Africa, navigating the unpredictable currents along East Africa's wild coast. This passage is no easy...
WILD COAST SAILING | Making the most of East London SOUTH AFRICA
Welcome back, join us as we make the most of our time in East London, South Africa! After completing Part 1 of our sail down the Wild East Coast of Africa, we're taking a short break to rest...
SOLO SAILING 25,000m NON-STOP UNASSISTED IN WORLD'S SMALLEST YACHT
Would you sail around the world in a boat smaller than your bedroom? We just met an incredible young South African sailor attempting a world first - a non-stop circumnavigation in the smal...
OUR FINAL PASSAGE SAILING SOUTH AFRICA'S WILD COAST
In this unforgettable episode, we sail our final passage along South Africa's legendary wild coast - but today, the seas are calm and the wind id kind, giving us time to reflect on this incredible stretc...
SAILING the WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS HARBOUR ENTRANCE
We sailed our live aboard family yacht into South Africa's out dangerous harbour entrance, the legendary Knysna Heads, on a cold, foggy and squally day. With disability low and 25knots of wind hitting jus...
LIFE ON THE INSIDE - EXPLORING KNYSNA AFTER THAT WILD ENTRANCE
After our dramatic entrance through the legendary Knysna Heads, we finally get a chance to catch our breath inside the stunning Knysna Lagoon. In this episode, we explore the calm waters and ...
ESCAPING KNYSNA - SAILING OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA'S MOST FEARED HARBOUR ENTRANCE
After an unforgettable stopover in beautiful Knysna Lagoon, it's time to untie the lines and take om the Knysna Heads once again - only this time, we're heading out. With tide, s...
AN UNEXPECTED DETOUR - WHEN SAILING PLANS MEET REAL LIFE
We finally sail into Cape Town after crossing the Indian Ocean and rounding the legendary Cape of Good Hope - one of the most iconic sailing passages in the world.
But just as we reach safe harbour...
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