Exploring Richards bay and sailing back to Durban | Land Rats | EP60
17 October 2021 · 13 min · 620 views · Durban
What this video covers
The crew sails 96 nautical miles from Richards Bay back to Durban, South Africa, covering the distance in 19 hours at an average speed of 5 knots.12:39 To maximize speed, they steer offshore to catch the Agulhas current but depart a day early, resulting in a beat against southwesterly winds before shifting to northeasterlies.8:25 During the passage, the mainsail jams while entering Durban harbor; the crew discovers a groove in the mast track causing the sail runners to snag.11:16 They resolve the issue by sanding the track smooth.12:28 Before departure, the crew addresses play in the tiller fitting by fabricating shims from shim stock after a local machine shop proves unable to assist on short notice.8:03 The skipper reports severe seasickness during the transit, which occurred primarily at night in rainy conditions.8:55 The passage provides the necessary sea miles for the crew to pursue day skipper and coastal skipper licensing.12:59
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