Sailing from Cape Town to Namibia, Day 2. Troubles with the Chart Plotter and oh yeah, we saw a whale in the distance.
Author: mraymus
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Back in the Saddle Again
Today is the second day back on the boat, but the first day back on the ocean. It’s been great being back on the water. We left Cape Town around 10 am and are sailing towards Namibia, about a 4-day passage. All three of us have had bouts of seasickness at various levels as we … Continue reading Back in the Saddle Again
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Living Large by Living Little! 