Ep 119 - rounding the Cape of Africa | SAILING SOUTH AFRICA

Come aboard Sailing Excelsior as we sail the stunning South African coastline from Port Elizabeth to Mossel Bay and onward to Hout Bay! 🌊⚓️ What starts as a straightforward passage turns into a spontaneous adventure as we duck into Mossel Bay to escape a sudden buster (South African cold front). Though unplanned, this coastal town quickly steals our hearts with its charm, history, and hospitality—definitely one of our favorite stops in South Africa! 🇿🇦❤️ After regrouping, we set sail again, ready to cross from the Indian Ocean into the Atlantic—a major milestone as we round Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. But nature isn’t done with us yet… As we approach Hout Bay, katabatic winds and mountain “cap clouds” signal a rough ride ahead. Will we make it in safely? ⛵️ This episode features: • Beautiful sailing along South Africa's Garden Route • Unexpected stopover in Mossel Bay • Rounding Cape Agulhas – where two oceans meet • Building winds and a dramatic entry into Hout Bay • Real cruiser life – adapting to changing conditions 📍Route: Port Elizabeth ➡️ Mossel Bay ➡️ Hout Bay 🌐Location: South Africa 🌀Conditions: Strong winds, ocean changeover, katabatic gusts 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow our journey around the world! #SailingSouthAfrica #MosselBay #HoutBay #CapeAgulhas #SailingExcelsior #OceanCrossing #SailingAdventure #SailingLife #CruisingSailing #SailingChannel #SailingVlog