INJURED AT SEA - LANDFALL at REMOTE ST HELENA ISLAND after 11 DAYS AT SEA
After 11 days and over 1,200 nautical miles sailing across the South Atlantic Ocean from Namibia, we finally reach St Helena, one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world.
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SAILING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN 28 YEARS AFTER ROWING ACROSS IT
We're crossing the Atlantic Ocean, but for Rob, this isn't his first time. 28 years ago, he won the inaugural Atlantic Rowing Race, rowing 3000 miles from the Canary Islands to Barbados. Now, he'...
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Leaving Africa for a remote mid-Atlantic rock aka St Helena
In this episode, we leave the shores of Namibia behind and set off on the first leg of our biggest ocean adventure yet - a 1240 mile sail to the remote island of St Helena. This tiny volcanic out...
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We're BACK ON DELOS! And after leaving her baking in the tropics for 9 long months, we had no idea what kind of shape we w...
NEAR COLLISION SAILING BLIND in FOG
This week, we continue our journey up Namibia's Skeleton Coast, navigating 50 fog-filled miles to Wallis Bay, our final anchorage in Africa before crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
Sailing this coast is never easy but sailin...
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OFF GRID SAILING THE REMOTE SKELETON COAST - And then it rained in the driest place on earth!
This week, we sail north along Namibia's Skeleton Coast, One of the most remote and unforgiving stretches of Africa's Atlantic coastline. There's no cell signal,...
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ABANDONED TOWN BURIED BY SAND - SAILING AFRICA's DIAMOND COAST
Set sail with us along Namibia's mysterious and rugged Diamond coast - a place where ghost towns rise from the desert sands, seals outnumber people, and boat jobs never end.
This week's adve...
SAILING AFRICA'S FORGOTTEN COAST with OUR SUPERYACHT CREW
We are sailing into the unknown - again. From Cape Town to Luderitz, Namibia. This weeks passage takes us through the eerie fog and icy stillness of Africa's Skeleton Coast, a stretch so remote e...
ROBBED AGAIN! and a visit to PRISON - OUR FINAL DAYS SAILING SOUTH AFRICA
We're back aboard in spectacular, windswept Hout Bay, Cape Town, wrapping up our sailing adventure through South Africa with joy, chaos, and some bittersweet goodbyes.
Rob returns ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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Free Range Sailing teach us to live off the ocean in remote Australia
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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...
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...
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