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Sailing Mozambique coast line EP129
November 8, 2024 · 10 min · 2K views · Mozambique coast
What this video covers
Gerard and Jacqueline sail their yacht Avanti down the Mozambican coast, aiming to reach Richards Bay, South Africa, without stopping for customs clearance.0:24 The crew bypasses potential stops at Bazaruto, Inhambane, and Inyaka Island to maintain momentum ahead of approaching southwest gales.1:49 A weather router advises them to sail a "back door" route, heading straight south from Inhambane to skirt a low-pressure system rather than seeking shelter in Maputo.3:50 This strategy keeps the vessel in favorable northerly winds, though the crew anticipates rougher conditions and confused seas as they approach the South African border.4:10 With under 200 nautical miles remaining, the crew prepares for a potential 35-knot wind event by pre-cooking meals and monitoring the forecast.8:48 They successfully cross the theoretical maritime border between Mozambique and South Africa, marking their return to home waters after more than two years.9:21 Strategic weather routing allows for bypassing coastal hiding holes to avoid being pinned down by successive low-pressure systems.
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