Sailing Avanti

We are a South-African couple that will attempt to circumnavigate over a 2.5 years. Avanti is a 41ft Cape Vickers monohull that will be taking us to some beautiful locations. We plan to sail on a limited budget from Cape Town to the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal, across the South Pacific Ocean and finally across the Indian Ocean back to South Africa. Watch as we learn through our mistakes, …

Cape Agulhas Local Municipality, South Africa· Jan 2025

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CIRCUMNAVIGATED - WE DID IT EP136Gerard and Jacqueline complete a 30,000-nautical-mile circumnavigation aboard their yacht Avanti, returning to Cape Town, South Africa.Jan 26, 2025 · Cape Agulhas Local Municipality, South Africa

PublishedJan 26, 2025

Duration16:23

Views3K

LocationCape Agulhas Local Municipality, South Africa

WILD COAST sailing EP135Gerard and Jacqueline navigate the dangerous Knysna heads in South Africa aboard their yacht Avanti.Jan 12, 2025 · KuGompo City, South Africa

PublishedJan 12, 2025

Duration15:08

Views10K

LocationKuGompo City, South Africa

Sailing from Richards Bay to Durban in December EP134Avanti sails from Richards Bay to Durban, utilizing a 2-knot following current to reach the harbor.Jan 1, 2025 · eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

PublishedJan 1, 2025

Duration10:52

Views4K

LocationeThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Trying to leave Richardsbay EP133Gerard and Jacqueline prepare Avanti for a coastal passage from Richards Bay to Durban, South Africa.Dec 23, 2024 · Richards Bay, South Africa

PublishedDec 23, 2024

Duration9:58

Views5K

LocationRichards Bay, South Africa

Hard living in Richarsdsbay South-Africa EP132Gerard clears barnacles and shells from the Avanti saildrive intake after the engine loses cooling water flow.Dec 6, 2024 · Richards Bay, South Africa

PublishedDec 6, 2024

Duration11:52

Views2K

LocationRichards Bay, South Africa

Richardsbay and Zululand yacht club EP131Avanti hauls out at Richards Bay Yacht Club to refit before rounding the tip of Africa.Nov 25, 2024 · Richards Bay, South Africa

PublishedNov 25, 2024

Duration12:03

Views4K

LocationRichards Bay, South Africa

Hair raising conditions as we arrive in South-Africa EP130The crew of Avanti navigates the Mozambique Channel in 30-knot gusts to reach Richards Bay, South Africa.Nov 15, 2024 · Richards Bay, South Africa

PublishedNov 15, 2024

Duration11:04

Views11K

LocationRichards Bay, South Africa

Sailing Mozambique coast line EP129Avanti bypasses Mozambican ports to reach Richards Bay, South Africa, by sailing around a low-pressure system.Nov 8, 2024 · Chicomo, Mozambique

PublishedNov 8, 2024

Duration10:10

Views2K

LocationChicomo, Mozambique

Sailing the Mozambique Channel EP128Avanti sails the Mozambique Channel while managing fuel reserves and troubleshooting an intermittent navigation light.Oct 31, 2024 · Mozambique Channel

PublishedOct 31, 2024

Duration11:19

Views2K

LocationMozambique Channel

Goodbye Madagascar EP127Avanti navigates the Mozambique Channel while managing shifting wind patterns and preparing for a 400-mile passage.Oct 24, 2024 · District de Soalala, Madagascar

PublishedOct 24, 2024

Duration9:50

Views2K

LocationDistrict de Soalala, Madagascar

Sailing Moramba bay - Watching dancing Lemurs and search for Baobab's EP126Jacqueline and Gerard sail Avanti to Marumba Bay, Madagascar, while evaluating the performance of a 140% Genoa.Oct 18, 2024 · Moramba Bay, Madagascar

PublishedOct 18, 2024

Duration10:19

Views872

LocationMoramba Bay, Madagascar

Sailing from Nosy Be to Nosy Iranja and the Radamas EP125Navionics charts for the west coast of Madagascar show significant depth inaccuracies and missing reef data.Oct 10, 2024 · Ambanja, Madagascar

PublishedOct 10, 2024

Duration13:14

Views2K

LocationAmbanja, Madagascar

Rigging fix and lazy days EP124Jacqueline and Gerard replace jury-rigged stays on Avanti before sailing through the Mozambique Channel.Oct 4, 2024 · Marokindro, Madagascar

PublishedOct 4, 2024

Duration11:29

Views689

LocationMarokindro, Madagascar

Taxi Brousse and kite surfing Sakalava EP123Jacqueline and Gerard leave Avanti on a mooring in Crater Bay to kite surf in Sakalava, Madagascar.Sep 30, 2024 · Hell-Ville, Madagascar

PublishedSep 30, 2024

Duration10:01

Views411

LocationHell-Ville, Madagascar

Hello Mitsio - North Western Madagascan coast EP122Avanti navigates the northwestern coast of Madagascar, managing daily wind shifts and jellyfish-heavy snorkeling conditions.Sep 20, 2024 · Marimbè, Madagascar

PublishedSep 20, 2024

Duration14:44

Views1K

LocationMarimbè, Madagascar

Clearing into Madagascar EP121Clearing into Madagascar requires a pre-approved tourism permit and visits to six local government offices.Sep 12, 2024 · Marokindro, Madagascar

PublishedSep 12, 2024

Duration11:47

Views2K

LocationMarokindro, Madagascar

Rounding the Cap D'Ambre EP120The crew of Avanti tensions a loose starboard lower shroud while navigating the Madagascar compression zone.Sep 5, 2024 · off the northern coast of Madagascar

PublishedSep 5, 2024

Duration13:42

Views899

Locationoff the northern coast of Madagascar

EXCITING Indian Ocean sailing EP119Avanti navigates the Mascarene Plateau at 12 degrees south to optimize the approach to northern Madagascar.Aug 30, 2024 · Indian Ocean, between Chagos and Madagascar

PublishedAug 30, 2024

Duration12:35

Views1K

LocationIndian Ocean, between Chagos and Madagascar

Last day in Chagos planning our crossing to Madagascar EP118Gerard installs a Dyneema jury stay on Avanti to prepare for an 11-day passage to Madagascar.Aug 22, 2024 · Chagos Archipelago

PublishedAug 22, 2024

Duration10:26

Views1K

LocationChagos Archipelago

Untamed, Spectacular Chagos Ep117Gerard and Jacqueline explore the Solomon Atoll in Chagos while sailing their yacht Avanti across the Indian Ocean.Aug 15, 2024 · Solomon Atoll, Chagos Archipelago

PublishedAug 15, 2024

Duration10:29

Views1K

LocationSolomon Atoll, Chagos Archipelago

One of the last remaining wild atolls EP116Gerard replaces a corroded stay on Avanti with a spare part after arriving at the Solomon Atoll.Aug 9, 2024 · Solomon Atoll, Chagos Archipelago

PublishedAug 9, 2024

Duration13:20

Views2K

LocationSolomon Atoll, Chagos Archipelago

Where to now? EP115The crew of Avanti jury-rigs a broken lower stay with Dyneema before reaching the Solomon Atoll.Aug 2, 2024 · Indian Ocean, between Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Chagos Archipelago

PublishedAug 2, 2024

Duration13:39

Views2K

LocationIndian Ocean, between Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Chagos Archipelago

Typical Indian Ocean Sailing EP114Gerard and Jacqueline navigate Avanti through Indian Ocean squalls and fishing net hazards toward Chagos.Jul 26, 2024 · Indian Ocean

PublishedJul 26, 2024

Duration12:05

Views2K

LocationIndian Ocean

Continuing our Indian Ocean crossing from Coco's Keeling Ep113The crew of Avanti replaces a starter battery at Cocos Keeling before beginning a passage to Chagos.Jul 19, 2024 · West Island, Australia

PublishedJul 19, 2024

Duration12:59

Views1K

LocationWest Island, Australia

Welcome to HOME island - Cocos Keeling EP112The crew of Avanti navigates customs, fuel logistics, and local cultural events on Home Island, Cocos Keeling.Jul 11, 2024 · Home Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands

PublishedJul 11, 2024

Duration12:50

Views6K

LocationHome Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Come see the secrets of Direction island EP111Avanti anchors at Direction Island to explore the historic telegraph station and local snorkeling reefs.Jul 4, 2024 · Bantam, Australia

PublishedJul 4, 2024

Duration11:32

Views967

LocationBantam, Australia

Second half of our journey to Cocos Keeling atoll EP110Avanti completes a 1,250-nautical-mile Indian Ocean crossing to anchor at Direction Island in the Cocos Keeling atoll.Jun 28, 2024 · West Island, Australia

PublishedJun 28, 2024

Duration10:16

Views905

LocationWest Island, Australia

Starting our Indian Ocean Crossing EP109Avanti sails 1,200 nautical miles from Lombok to Cocos (Keeling) Islands, encountering 35-knot squalls and steep swells.Jun 21, 2024 · Bali, Indonesia

PublishedJun 21, 2024

Duration13:03

Views2K

LocationBali, Indonesia

11 Things you need to cross the Indian Ocean EP108Gerard and Jacqueline prepare their Cape Vickers 41, *Avanti*, for an Indian Ocean crossing from Indonesia.Jun 14, 2024 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

PublishedJun 14, 2024

Duration12:24

Views6K

LocationWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sailing Secret Gili's EP107Gerard and Jacqueline test the steering and instruments on Avanti during a short transit to Gili Asawan.May 31, 2024 · Lombok Barat, Indonesia

PublishedMay 31, 2024

Duration12:06

Views553

LocationLombok Barat, Indonesia

Finishing boat jobs and searching for parts EP106Maintenance on Avanti includes a Volvo Penta engine service, rigging inspection, and steering cable replacement in Lombok.May 17, 2024 · Penebel, Indonesia

PublishedMay 17, 2024

Duration15:50

Views540

LocationPenebel, Indonesia

Finding wild ORANGUTANS in the Sumatran jungle EP105Gerard and Jacqueline of Avanti trek through the Sumatran jungle near Bukit Lawang to observe wild orangutans.May 3, 2024 · Bukit Lawang, Indonesia

PublishedMay 3, 2024

Duration16:47

Views443

LocationBukit Lawang, Indonesia

Quick trip to Malaysia EP104Gerard and Jacqueline of Avanti travel through Kuala Lumpur and Penang to reset their Indonesian visas.Apr 18, 2024 · Padang Tengku, Malaysia

PublishedApr 18, 2024

Duration10:26

Views733

LocationPadang Tengku, Malaysia

Working hard and enjoying Nusa Lembongan EP103Gerard and Jacqueline service their Yamaha outboard and replace a watermaker filter aboard Avanti in Indonesia.Apr 4, 2024 · Nusa Penida, Indonesia

PublishedApr 4, 2024

Duration13:01

Views455

LocationNusa Penida, Indonesia

Finding Kuta of Lombok EP 102Gerard and Jacqueline ride a scooter 85 kilometers to explore the town and beaches of Kuta, Lombok.Mar 21, 2024 · Kuta, Indonesia

PublishedMar 21, 2024

Duration13:08

Views470

LocationKuta, Indonesia

How to set Volvo Penta D2-50 Valve Clearances EP101Adjusting Volvo Penta D2-50 valve clearances requires a 0.2 mm feeler gauge and the rule of nine method.Mar 7, 2024

PublishedMar 7, 2024

Duration20:41

Views3K

RICE WAR in Lombok - Perang Topat EP100Gerard and Jacqueline of Avanti attend the Perang Topat rice-throwing festival at Pura Lingsa Temple in Lombok.Feb 22, 2024 · Mataram, Indonesia

PublishedFeb 22, 2024

Duration11:41

Views332

LocationMataram, Indonesia

North west Monsoon season Lombok EP99Gerard and Jacqueline secure a visa extension in Mataram while anchored in Lombok during the monsoon season.Feb 8, 2024 · Kopang, Indonesia

PublishedFeb 8, 2024

Duration10:30

Views412

LocationKopang, Indonesia

Live aboard life in Gili Gede EP98Jan 25, 2024

PublishedJan 25, 2024

Duration14:59

Views543

Getting ready for north west monsoon and exploring Bali EP97Jan 11, 2024

PublishedJan 11, 2024

Duration14:16

Views579

The secret Gili's of Lombok - Gili Gede EP96Jan 4, 2024

PublishedJan 4, 2024

Duration12:21

Views2K

Beautiful Gili Air EP95Dec 21, 2023

PublishedDec 21, 2023

Duration12:05

Views580

Sailing in Indonesia Flores to Lombok EP94Dec 14, 2023

PublishedDec 14, 2023

Duration14:18

Views1K

48 hours in Labuan Bajo EP93Dec 7, 2023

PublishedDec 7, 2023

Duration10:27

Views416

Komodo to Flores motoring around EP92Nov 30, 2023

PublishedNov 30, 2023

Duration12:52

Views471

Sailing Indonesia - Its no wind or too much EP91The crew of Avanti navigated customs delays and engine repairs while transiting from Darwin to Kupang, Indonesia.Nov 23, 2023 · Kupang, Indonesia

PublishedNov 23, 2023

Duration14:30

Views2K

LocationKupang, Indonesia

Is there wind in Indonesia? Waters to Kupang EP90Nov 16, 2023

PublishedNov 16, 2023

Duration14:44

Views713

Exploring Darwin and surrounding Northern Territory EP89Nov 9, 2023

PublishedNov 9, 2023

Duration16:23

Views504

Crazy Darwin Tidal Currents EP88Nov 2, 2023

PublishedNov 2, 2023

Duration13:40

Views591

NEW TOP SPEED - Torres straight EP87Oct 26, 2023

PublishedOct 26, 2023

Duration14:42

Views1K

Sailing the Great Barrier Reef - Lizard Islands EP86Oct 19, 2023

PublishedOct 19, 2023

Duration16:12

Views1K

Sailing adventure Australia - family time EP85Oct 13, 2023

PublishedOct 13, 2023

Duration11:51

Views564

Sailing to the land DOWN UNDER EP84Oct 4, 2023

PublishedOct 4, 2023

Duration14:14

Views557

Sailing the Coral Sea to Australia EP83Sep 21, 2023

PublishedSep 21, 2023

Duration14:02

Views614

EXPLODING volcano, Mount Yasur Vanuatu EP82Sep 14, 2023

PublishedSep 14, 2023

Duration12:25

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Pacific sailing Fiji to Vanuatu EP81The yacht Avanti completes a 500-nautical-mile passage from Fiji to Tanna Island, Vanuatu, despite inaccurate electronic charts.Sep 7, 2023 · Lautoka, Fiji

PublishedSep 7, 2023

Duration13:59

Views3K

LocationLautoka, Fiji

Up's and down's of sailing in Fiji EP80Sep 1, 2023

PublishedSep 1, 2023

Duration15:26

Views577

New batteries, sunsets and beautiful beaches EP79Aug 25, 2023

PublishedAug 25, 2023

Duration17:05

Views557

Sailing from Tonga to Fiji - Wet passage EP78Aug 17, 2023

PublishedAug 17, 2023

Duration16:48

Views893

Trouble in Tonga EP77Aug 10, 2023

PublishedAug 10, 2023

Duration13:05

Views9K

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