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A 130-mile coastal passage from East London to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, requires significant motoring due to light winds and a suspected counter-current.0:11 The route features a massive feeding frenzy of Cape Gannets, dolphins, and other marine life near Port Elizabeth.6:31 Upon arrival, a slipping transmission in forward gear complicates future port entries, specifically at Knysna and Mossel Bay.10:54 While waiting for a favorable weather window to complete the final 400-mile leg to Cape Town, the crew travels inland to Addo Elephant National Park and the Klein Karoo.8:03 A subsequent three-week stay in Cape Town includes attending the Red Bull King of the Air kiteboarding competition, hiking Table Mountain, and visiting the Saldana Bay Yacht Club.11:34 The passage planning is further influenced by the arrival of low-pressure systems and the seasonal risk of cyclones in the tropics, as evidenced by damage in Mayotte.13:50

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