Tembe Elephant Park
We arrived too late for the afternoon game drive at Tembe Lodge, after an ill advised detour to the Saint Lucia boardwalk in the hope of seeing hippos. This was unfortunate, because Tuesday was to be the only clear day of our stay. At least they laid out a...
The Watery Youth of Richards Bay
At home on the water, the youth of Richards Bay bounce with joyful anticipation on arrival and manically play hide and seek among the dinghies deep into the dark before leaving. With several shared oceans these voyaging youth have tight bonds. After...
A Week in Richards Bay
So we have settled in comfortably in our December port. Richards Bay is a pleasant place to be, so far. Last week went by in blur. Lunch at the club restaurant is cheap, though heavy on the meat and starch, and so is the beer at the bar. Cheap that is. Just...
Settling into Richards Bay
Instead of just the triangular bow pushing towards the yellow western sky, tonight’s sunset picture caught the entire boat, Karl heading below and the entire boat reflecting mirror-like in the glassy water. After 3 days, we have begun to feel settled here...
Hands of a Community
Early on this voyage at the constriction points where many gather sailors found little shared experience and divergent paths forward. Here in Richards Bay all the sailors and their boats have come across the Mozambique Channel and are looking...
Zululand Yacht Club - CORRECTED AND REPOSTED
The Ocean Sailing Association of South Africa facilitates the check in process for all international sailboats. Registration with them is mandatory, but with registration, they complete the required forms and notify the port authorities of your arrival. Their...
