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Well here we are in Richards Bay, finally! We arrived a couple of days ago and rather than spend my time typing to tell you all about the last day of our voyage, I’ve been indulging in steaming hot showers, … Continue reading →

Posted on November 16, 2014 by blueheelerhr39 | 8 Comments

Voyage to SA – part 7

Posted on November 12, 2014 by blueheelerhr39

**Satphone update** DAY 13: MONDAY 10th November 2014 While my big sister celebrates yet another 21st birthday on the west coast of Australia (happy birthday Di!), we’re on anchor at Inhaca Island near Maputo, Mozambique. Our anemometer indicated up to … Continue reading →

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Voyage to SA – part 6

Posted on November 10, 2014 by blueheelerhr39

**Satphone update** DAY 11: SATURDAY 8th November 2014 Day 11 was a successful sailing day. Not only did we manage to catch a few decent winks hove-to the night before, a ESE breeze of around 15/20knots allowed us to sail … Continue reading →

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Voyage to SA – part 5

Posted on November 8, 2014 by blueheelerhr39

**Satphone update** DAY 9: THURSDAY 6th November 2014 Sailing into 20/25 knots making headway of around 4-5 knots with storm jib and trysail firmly in place, Blue Heeler lurched and bashed its way west through the pounding seas. We can’t … Continue reading →

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Voyage to SA – part 4

Posted on November 6, 2014 by blueheelerhr39

SATPHONE CODE **Satphone update** DAY 7: TUESDAY 4th November 2014   Nothing much happened today, besides sailing that is. We unfurled the reefs at dawn and sailed with full canvas all day. Wayne kept the boat sailing along while I … Continue reading →

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