Port Owen

We have had 2 wonderful days in Port Owen. On the way in we stopped at a fishing harbour and bought fresh Snoek from the boats. R30.00 and it fed 8 people, really tasty done on the Braai with sweet chilli, mustard, olive oil mix basting.

Today we start the 'West Coast Cruise' organized by the Yacht club here. There are 37 yachts entered and 60% are from outside Port Owen.

First leg is to Stompneus Bay (not far) with a course of bouys to be completed first.

Catching Birds!!

The lines went out as we left Saldahna and a Gannet flew into the line. The guys managed to free him but Glenn kept a rag near his beak for him to bit while Rob untangled the line. No harm done.

Kraal Bay

We spent 3 windy days in Kraal Bay, Langebaan Lagoon. It was full moon and the sun sets were wonderful. We befriended the owners of

'IZA' who have 2 young children on board. Glenn caught our first fish, a 'stinky' ...thats its name! So at last we have caught a fish from our boat.

Leaving Dassen Island

Early morning and the wind has dropped, there were 9 other yachts there plus 8 fishing boats. Very peaceful.

Supper at Dassen Island

Wow what a great spread for dinner, cooked crayfish tails with Mayo sauce. The cut toe was worth it!!

First medical emergency on the boat! Glenn cut his toe by standing on the vernier! Not an easy place to bandage but masking tape did the trick.

Dassen Island

We are sleeping at Dassen Island tonight. We had an easy journey of 5 hours to get here. Rob and Glenn went off to drop the Crayfish nets and were soon back with our quota for supper. Here he is measuring them. Abit windy, but it should drop later.