Stepping onto St Helena Island
April 21, 2022 in Saint Helena ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
After 5 days of waiting on the boat for Covid tests, we were finally allowed onto the island. The ferryman came to fetch us and it was a bit surreal setting foot onto this remote island in the middleRead more
Kitchen activity
April 9, 2022, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
What to do on a boat:
1. Make marmalade (thank you Gill) but remember to lash it to the boat to prevent it from being splattered all over the place.
2. Make crumpets to remind the crew that in spiteRead more
Rather large waves
April 9, 2022, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
At the moment we have 30kt winds and sometimes 5m waves and FOB is doing a lot of surfing! We have had pot plants and butternuts flying all over the place, but no serious fallout.
Help, there’s kelp!
April 3, 2022, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
We sailed through quite a lot of kelp up the coast and on a couple of occasions some huge pieces got stuck on the rudders. We had to call the plumber. 🤣
Goodbye Cape Town
April 3, 2022, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Our dolphin send- off.
We are sailing!
April 3, 2022, South Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
The main is up and the swell is down. All good! 👍🏻
And we’re off!
April 3, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Bye bye Cape Town! 😘
Soon soon!
April 3, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
This large tanker is delaying our trip by an hour, but we’re almost gone! 😁
Last of last!
April 2, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Our security guard for the night! Last night in CT for a while (we hope!). Planning on leaving at 8am, but anything is possible! 😁
And again!
April 1, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Another delay! 🙈 The wind has suddenly increased so it’s a no-go for tomorrow. But maybe the next day. Or the next day? 😁
Waving
March 31, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
We are all ready to leave, but the waves are still looking too emotional (up and down, up and down), so we’re now planning to set sail at 6am on Saturday (when I guess there’ll be a different typeRead more
Change of Plan 🙄
March 30, 2022 in South Africa ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The waves are going to be hectic tomorrow, so we won’t be leaving as planned. We’ll have to delay departure for a day or two, and that’s the nature of sailing for you! 😬 Craig will now haveRead more
TravelerIsland style xx
TravelerIts been great following you guys. Enjoy St Helena and send Napoleon my regards🤣
TravelerBrilliant stuff and Happy happy birthday to Jane🎉🎉 hope it’s been one to remember🤗
TravelerFabulous! Enjoy walking on the land and seeing all the sights