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Departing through the Knysna heads and then sailing around the MOST SOUTHERN TIP OF AFRICA! Farewell Indian Ocean and hello to the Atlantic… After more than eight years of sailing around the world, this was a first. We sailed into a town… and stayed anchored for months on end. That town? Was Knysna It is a hidden gem carved into South Africa’s wild and rugged Garden Route. It was always on our radar as a must see destination, but we never expected it to steal our hearts as much as it has. The stunning landscape combined with a picturesque safe all weather lagoon and a tight-knit community full of character and whilst the scenery is breathtaking, it has been the people who have made it unforgettable. We laughed, played, sailed and connected and felt something rare when travelling: the feeling of home. But as sailors, the ocean is calling and as the temperature begins to drop and the seasons change, it is time The journey continues… Not only do we round the most southern point of Africa, but we bid our farewells to the Indian Ocean and reach the Atlantic ocean.
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After a solid week of Nandji 2 living on the hardstand and dealing with the endless list of jobs and unexpected curveballs that always seem to show up… launch day is upon us. Nandji 2’s butt is looking sexy and ready to return to her natural habitat. After sailing over 10,000 nautical miles in the last year, she was starting to look a little sad. But now, after a week of elbow grease and dedication later, she’s shining once again and back to looking like a million bucks. Living on a boat is an emotional rollercoaster. Why is it every time we haul out things don't go as planned... www.sailingnandji.com We have had an amazing last 15 months, sailing over 10,000 nautical miles, crossing the vast Indian Ocean, exploring some seriously remote places, traversing the Mozambique Channel and flying down the wild coast of south Africa. Through every storm and every swell, our beloved Tayana, Nandji 2, has been our steadfast and sturdy home. But life on a boat comes with one constant: maintenance. So we’ve hauled her out here in the breathtaking town of Knysna to tackle some much-needed out-of-water projects and get her ready for our next big challenge: sailing around the most southern tip of Africa, the infamous Cape of Storms and then into the mighty Atlantic Ocean. We chose to do the haul-out here with our good mate Dave, partly to delay our farewell of this incredible place. Knysna has truly captured our hearts, and saying goodbye won’t be easy. But the sea is calling, and before we set sail once again… it’s time to get to work. The Indian ocean is no joke. It is rough and windy and the 8000+ miles we sailed. last year has taken its toll on Nandji 2. But for the past couple of months, we have been soaking in the stillness, enjoying life with the boat not moving and settling into the charm of a small coastal gem, here in South Africa The town of Knysna Most international cruisers making their way around South Africa tend to rush through this notoriously challenging coast line, eager to reach the calmer Atlantic waters and the city of Capetown Because of that, many sailors skip past Knysna all together, put off by its tricky entrance But, not us We made the decision early on to take our time and sail this coast line slowly and treat each stop as a destination in its own right. We had spent years planning to sail to Africa, so what’s the rush! Though no place has captured our hearts quite like Knysna From the welcoming locals to having the opportunity to tour the Vision catamaran factory and then test sail freshly launched catamarans multiple times, it has us wondering, Do we want to be South African? And Are we catamaran people now? (NO) Although as winter starts to settle in and the chill sets through the hull, it is time to turn our attention back to Nandji 2 and get her ready for the next big adventure We have been on a difficult journey for years now. It is a subject a bit different from our usual sailing adventures, but sharing the highs and the lows is all part of telling our true story. Life at sea isn’t always smooth sailing, and we appreciate you being here for the full journey. A massive thank you to our amazing patrons—your support means the world to us. Click the link if you'd like to join the crew. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/Nandji There’s something seriously fun about sailing someone else’s boat, especially when they are pushing it hard through tough conditions. Rough seas, roaring wind… it’s where you will learn everything about the boat, if things are to break, this is when it happens. Get Vision Yachts latest Brochure with specs, photos and information on the 444ES and an exclusive look at their latest 484 model set to launch in 2026! 👉 https://bit.ly/VisionBrouchure Or head to the Vision website - https://bit.ly/VisionYachts Email - [email protected] be sure to say that Nandji sent you! FULL FACTORY TOUR of the Vision catamaran yard and boat. Get Vision Yachts latest Brochure with specs, photos and information on the 444ES and an exclusive look at their latest 484 model set to launch in 2026! 👉 https://bit.ly/VisionBrouchure Or head to the Vision website - https://bit.ly/VisionYachts Email - [email protected] be sure to say that Nandji sent you! Go to https://surfshark.com/sailingnandji or use code SAILINGNANDJI at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! We have been sailing around the world for 8 years now, first departing the Gold Coast seaway of Australia back in July 2017. Since then, we have visited 15 different countries by sea and some of those countries, multiple times! Especially in Asia... Nandji has been our full-time home and whilst we have lived onboard, the boat has generally always been moving from one anchorage to the next. And In the last 18 months, we have sailed over 10k nautical miles…" Since arriving and making our way through the notorious Knysna heads, we decided that we would sit still for a little bit, not sail onwards and settle into this destination where we have been dreaming of for years… The stunning town of Knysna has really captured our hearts! |
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