We have had 2 weeks of hectic planning, buying and working to get ready to leave SA and tommorrow is the big day. At last. The motors have been serviced and the props replaced as they were totally eaten away by the electrical current in the marina waters. The new anodes are on. Its amazing what we have learnt in the last year of preparation. My lastest study is the SSB (single side band) radio. We will use this to talk to other yachts and we can send small emails on 'sail mail'. Its not an exact science and I have not yet managed to connect to Maputo, our closest station, as there is too much interference in the Marina. This will also supply a weather forcast on request. So as we leave tomorrow I will be at the radio, 'playing', thats if I can read while sailing? Our good friend Peter will update the blog with the emails he recieves from the boat.
Our first stop is Dassen Island, just to stop and relax abit before the 24/7 sailing starts. Then off to Walwis Bay, Namibia, we should be there by midday Thursday.
There is the first soccer match taking place at our beautiful stadium at present. We can hear the Vuvazelas from here! I have mixed feelings about not being in CT for the world cup, but I hope you all enjoy the experience.
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