We SURVIVED The Notorious Mozambique Channel! Sailing to Africa… Ep 393
2 March 2025 · 18 min · 35K views · Morondava
What this video covers
Nandji - Frothlyfe departs the west coast of Madagascar to cross the Mozambique Channel toward mainland Africa.0:42 The crew provisions in Morandova, navigating a shallow, tide-dependent sandbar to access the town.1:12 They recruit two additional crew members, Arthur and Nina, to assist with the approximately 450-nautical-mile passage to Linga Linga, Mozambique.0:38 The transit requires careful timing to utilize a favorable current gyro off the Madagascar coast while avoiding dangerous sea states caused by southerly winds opposing the current.9:59 During the crossing, the crew experiences light winds and relies on motoring to maintain progress.10:17 They monitor long-range weather forecasts to identify a safe window, ultimately deciding to stop at Linga Linga to shelter from an incoming southerly blow before continuing toward Richards Bay, South Africa.13:21 The crew successfully reaches the Linga Linga anchorage, which offers protected waters and facilities for visiting yachts.16:53
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