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WILD COAST sailing EP135
January 12, 2025 · 15 min · 10K views · Buffalo River, East London
What this video covers
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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