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Gerard and Jacqueline sail their yacht Avanti along the South African coast from Durban to Knysna, navigating the Agulhas Current and managing weather windows.Watch During the 175-mile passage from Durban to East London, the crew experiences a 4-to-5-knot current, which boosts their speed over ground to 11 knots, with peaks reaching 21 to 30 knots while surfing swells.3:53 They prioritize coastal proximity to reduce wave height and current intensity.3:06 After stopping in East London, the crew decides against a direct passage to Knysna due to unfavorable weather forecasts, opting for an unplanned stop in Port Elizabeth to wait for a shift in the westerlies.7:23 Upon departing Port Elizabeth, they time their arrival at the Knysna heads to coincide with high tide, as the entrance is notoriously dangerous due to strong currents and breaking waves.12:48 They coordinate their entry with a local guide, Mike Jacobs, who provides VHF instructions to navigate the narrow passage safely.14:13

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