STORM HIDEAWAY
July 25, 2025 · 19 min · 70K views
What this video covers
Barry Perrins, sailing the South African coast in his boat *Shaddy Mice*, seeks refuge in Port Elizabeth to wait out a series of severe weather systems.0:21 During the layover, he removes the boat's dodger for repairs after a window frame fails and secures the vessel against 40-knot winds.4:23 While in the marina, he assists a neighbor with a loose mast stay on an Eventide sailboat and visits the local National Sea Rescue Institute lifeboat station.8:08 Upon departing Port Elizabeth, Perrins encounters adverse winds and heavy seas near the harbor headland, forcing him to endure several days of slow progress and light air while waiting for a favorable weather window.12:05 He manages the boat's maintenance and food preparation under the dodger while monitoring his position via AIS.14:19 The passage is marked by wildlife encounters, including a seal near the boat, and ongoing challenges with wind direction and timing as he continues his transit along the Wild Coast.17:19
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