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Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Routes to UK
From: Doug Stannard (stannard@XXX.XXX)
Date: Tue Jan 09 2001 - 13:55:16 EST
Barry Brazier wrote:
>
> I read every 1/4 of many people in the Ocean Cruising Club sailing both the
> Red Sea and Cape
> routes. Like many pirate prone areas I think the idea is to stay well out to
> sea when passing through the Red Sea. There are definite cruising advantages
> and interesting ports of call.
>
> The problem with the cape route is the leg from Durbin to the Cape. It is
> one of the worst ares of sea.
Hi Barry and Jo
I live in Port Elizabeth which is half way between Durban and Cape Town
and on the leg you mention.
Agreed, we sometimes get bad weather but if you are prepared to wait for
the right window, you have some of the best sailing you can get. It's
usually, but not always, the guys who are in a hurry and take chances
that get nailed. So many sailors come this way and very few regret the
experience.
> After the cape it seems popular to visit the South Atlantic Islands of St
> Helna, Ascension , Cape Verde and the Azores. This avoids the African
> Continent. There are some how ever who are brave enough to call into the
> West African main land. I think Namibia and Angola may be safe enough. On
> the way to Durbin the East African coast has a safe Marina at Kilifi in
> Kenya (Swynford Boatyard) and Zanzibar is a must in Tanzania.
> Regards
>
> Barry
Jo, if you're coming from Australasia don't miss Chagos, Seyshelles,
Mayotte, Nosy Be in Madagascar and from there you'll be directed to some
of the other nice places along the African east coast (even Mozambique)
before you get to Richards Bay in South Africa.
Kind Regards
Doug
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kiwitoolgirl@XXX.XXX]
> Sent: Tuesday, 9 January 2001 7:29 AM
> To: worldcruising@XXX.XXX
> Subject: [worldcruising] Routes to UK
>
> Hi all,
>
> We are considering going via the Cape of Good Hope on our route to
> the UK. As we'll be on a budget, the prospect of continual headwinds
> and the possibility of pirates has, at this stage, ruled out taking
> the red sea route. Does anyone have opinions they would like to
> share regarding the choice between the red sea and the cape of good
> hope? Open to suggestions.....
>
> Also, I am curious as to where most cruisers go after cape town.
> Many americans seem to head for brazil, then the carribean before
> heading home; which route do the europeans among us prefer?
>
> dreaming of clear blue seas....
> all the best
> Jo
>
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