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Barry Perrins, sailing solo on his steel boat, navigates the South African coast from the Indian Ocean into the Atlantic, rounding Cape Agulhas and the Cape of Good Hope. During the transit, he encounters a sudden weather shift that pushes the vessel toward a lee shore, forcing him to coordinate with a local WhatsApp support group to maintain a safe distance before seeking shelter in Mosel Bay.▶ 2:27 While offshore, he experiences a near-collision with the cargo ship MSC Sophia, which fails to respond to radio calls despite a direct encounter.▶ 7:35 The passage involves navigating heavy Atlantic swells, dense fog, and high-traffic shipping lanes under engine power.▶ 13:56 Perrins manages the vessel’s engine, which shows signs of overheating, and maintains a strict schedule to avoid incoming weather systems.▶ 5:43 The journey concludes with his arrival in Cape Town, where he prepares for further stops.▶ 15:59

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