Russ and Jannie left Knysna last thursday on a very dicey forecast and foggy afternoon but relatively calm Heads. They had a pretty good trip, which had all the typical elements of sailing in South Africa: motoring for hours, then light breezes with swell, then very strong winds (no more than 35 according to Russ) with rain and cold between Cape Agulhas and Cape Point which was expected, and flat calm seas with a fabulous sunrise arriving in Cape Town on saturday. What a trip...
Myself, Cristina and Brisa drove down, which had it's shares of adventures, staying a night in Stillbaai, being hosted by Fishy and Sonja friends of Jannie and Cris and then in Cape Town by Gerbs and Tami in Durbanville. What a lovely spot that is! The boys joined us on their first night in town, where they could scrub up and enjoy a nice braai. Next day we all came back to the boat and went for a cruise around the harbor, so we could all admire the incredible view of the city from the water. We anchored off Clifton for a little while then returning for some curry onboard.
Our marina is right in town, as I write I can see the stadium and the Table Mountain behind... absolutely unreal.
The plans are still in the air, public holiday today so not much opened so can't really start organizing anything but no hurry yet. Apparently there is a window coming on thursday so the boys may take that one. I haven't booked my flight yet, but all seems to be falling into place nicely.
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| View from the waterfront in Table Bay. Our marina is just behind the stone wall you can see to the left. Check the new stadium! |
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| Russ and Brisa enjoying the view... priceless moments... |
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