Inhaca Sailing and Fishing Experience
8 April 2026 · 38 min · 1K views · Maputo, Mozambique
What this video covers
The crew of Viento del Mar sails from Durban to Richards Bay, then north to Inhaca Island, Mozambique, to compete in the 2026 Inyaka to Richards Bay race — approximately 210 nautical miles (350 km) down the east coast of Africa.1:29 The passage north hugs the coast to avoid the southward-flowing Agulhas Current; the race route goes well offshore to exploit it, picking up three to four knots of current assist and hitting boat speeds above 13 knots on the downwind run.32:54 A fisherman's net fouled both propellers in the Inhaca anchorage and took 30 minutes to cut free.11:06 Navigating into the anchorage required daytime pilotage to avoid shifting sandbanks — a breaking wave bar had moved from its charted position, validating the decision to anchor outside overnight rather than enter in the dark.10:33 A race yacht dragged anchor and was pinned against the new 1.2-km Chinese-built pier; Mika and Viento del Mar rigged a tow line and pulled it clear.25:15 The spinnaker tore early in the race, forcing wing-on-wing sailing for the remainder.30:24 A Dorado caught on the passage north won the onboard fishing competition; a sailfish was hooked near Ponta d'Oro but released.6:33 Prize-giving was held at Zululand Yacht Club, Richards Bay.36:35
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