We Have Been Keeping a SECRET!.... Ep 442
3 May 2026 · 19 min · 40K views · Cape Town
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Nanji 2, currently docked in Cape Town, South Africa, announces a pregnancy following a period of boat repairs and failed IVF treatments.Watch After replacing a seized engine that had backfilled with seawater, the family prepares for a 7,000-nautical-mile transit across the southern Atlantic Ocean toward the Caribbean.1:13 The planned route involves three passages of 10 to 12 days each, with potential adjustments to the schedule depending on the pregnancy's progression and medical requirements.16:27 The crew intends to monitor the pregnancy while underway, noting that they may recruit additional help if necessary to manage the workload during long passages.16:28 Medical scans at eight and nine weeks confirmed a healthy fetal heartbeat, and the pregnancy is currently progressing toward an August due date.11:02 The family plans to remain flexible regarding their final destination for the birth, weighing the logistics of returning to Australia against their ongoing sailing itinerary.18:19
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