We thought leaving South Africa would be easy. We were wrong. Our last stop before checking out was Langebaan — and if we're honest, it might just be one of our favourite spots on the entire South African coastline. Kite surfers everywhere, wing foiling from the boat, sunsets and sunrises we wish we'd had more time for. Naturally, we found it right as we were about to leave. But before we could properly say goodbye, there was one more thing hanging over us: weeks earlier, an online system failure meant we couldn't formally lodge our visa appeal — and we had no idea if that would come back to bite us at the border. So we sailed into Saldanha not knowing whether we'd be checking out of South Africa cleanly, or walking into a much bigger problem. What actually happened at that immigration counter genuinely caught us off guard. From there it was straight into passage prep — one of our biggest provisioning runs yet, loading Happy Days I with enough fresh produce to get us through the unknowns of what we'd find (or wouldn't find) waiting for us in St Helena. And then, one last afternoon with our friends aboard Rolling Stones — a sunset, a pizza, and a goodbye we didn't film much of, because some moments you'd rather just be in. Two boats, two directions. Rolling Stones heading north to Namibia. Us, turning west into the Atlantic. This is our final chapter in South Africa — thank you for following this leg of the journey with us. The Atlantic crossing is next, and it's a big one. ⛵ Happy Days I — 2012 Leopard 46 Catamaran 📍 Langebaan → Saldanha, South Africa We'd love to know — have you ever had a goodbye (to a place or a person) that hit harder than you expected? Let us know in the comments. ————— ⛵ Welcome aboard Sailing with Six! We’re Kris, Shona, Bella, Finn, Archie and Pippi — an Australian family of six living full-time aboard our sailing catamaran as we travel the world. Join us for ocean crossings, remote anchorages, surf adventures, homeschooling, boat projects, family life, and the everyday realities of raising four kids at sea. From tropical islands to challenging passages, we’re sharing the highs, lows, lessons and laughter that come with living this unconventional life. Whether you’re dreaming of sailing around the world, planning your own cruising adventure, interested in homeschooling while travelling, or simply love life on the ocean, we’re glad you’re here. 🌎 Follow our journey: ► Website: https://www.sailingwithsix.com ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingwithsix ► Shop: https://www.sailingwithsix.com/shop ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithsix ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwithsix 📨 Join our newsletter: https://sailingwithsix.kit.com/9c29113ead Some links below are affiliate links. If you sign up through these links we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting Sailing With Six. ⚓ Resources & Partners: ► Wise (Travel Banking): https://wise.com/invite/dic/shonaclaref ► Saily (eSIM): https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=101&aff_id=14652 ► NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=612&aff_id=151686&url_id=14830 ► PredictWind: https://www.predictwind.com/ ► Battle Born Batteries: https://bit.ly/sailingwithsixXbattleborn ► Osmosea Watermakers: https://osmosea.it/en/line-boating/ ► Zoom Sails: https://www.zoomsails.com/ ► Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/arudpv ► Shopify: https://shopify.pxf.io/c/7402234/1061744/13624 ► Amazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0afwxfG3 📩 Business & Collaboration Enquiries: ahoy@sailingwithsix.com #SailingWithSix #Langebaan #SouthAfricaSailing #Leopard46 #FamilyOnABoat #Circumnavigation #CruisingLife #SaldanhaBay #AtlanticCrossing #LiveAboardFamily

The Nimbus 495 Flybridge combines Nordic design with long-range cruising features. Measuring 49 feet 7 inches and weighing 34,850 pounds, it offers advanced joystick controls for easy navigation. Large windows enhance visibility, while the interior provides comfort and storage. With a top speed of 34.3 miles per hour and efficient fuel use, the flybridge is perfect for relaxation, and the dynamic positioning system simplifies docking for solo operators. We hope you enjoy our epic tour with Capt. @TripSmith as he really takes her out to experience her in the pacific northwest - it's a wonderful departure for Nimbus and we are thrilled we get to share it with you !! Let us know what you think in the comments above. See full Captain's Report & test Numbers here: https://boattest.com/boats/nimbus/495-flybridge-2024 See all our Nimbus Tests & Reviews: https://boattest.com/boats/nimbus Visiti @officialnimbusboats *CHAPTERS* 00:00 Intro 00:41 Boat Specs / LOA/BEAM/DRAFT 01:12 Handling / Joystick Volvo Penta Assisted Driving / Performance 04:30 Full Throttle More performance review 05:29 The Test "Top Speed" & "best Cruise" 06:23 The Features - Side door 07:22 Bow Features 07:57 Anchor 09:07 Flybridge 10:31 Stern / Swim Platform 13:18 Cockpit & Electric window 14:50 Engine Room 15:30 Galley 17:16 Main Salon 19:45 Cabins 23:38 Evening Docking Back to Port

In this video I count down 12 of the toughest bluewater sailboats in the world. I break down hull strength, heavy-weather ability, offshore track records and proven designs—so you can see which boats I’d trust when the ocean turns rough and the coastline disappears. 00:00 Intro 00:38 Valiant 40 01:45 Boréal 47 02:45 Tayana 37 03:55 Westsail 32 05:08 Amel Super Maramu 06:16 Rustler 36 07:23 Hallberg-Rassy 44 08:29 Contessa 32 09:46 Pacific Seacraft 40 10:53 Alubat Ovni 450 12:01 Hans Christian 43 13:12 Garcia Exploration 45 14:19 Ending Copyright Disclaimer This video may contain copyrighted material used under the “fair use” doctrine (Section 107, U.S. Copyright Law) for purposes such as education, commentary, and analysis. If you believe your work has been used inappropriately, please contact me directly before taking formal action. Thank you for your understanding.