We Finally Rounded the Bottom of Africa | S5 E27

📨 Join our newsletter: https://sailingwithsix.kit.com/9c29113ead Leaving Knysna was always going to be one of the biggest milestones of our South African adventure… but it didn’t come without a few heart-racing moments. After soaking up our final days exploring the beautiful Knysna Lagoon and sneaking in one last family surf at Victoria Bay, it was finally time to cross the infamous Knysna Heads and continue our journey around the bottom of Africa. With strong winds, breaking waves and a narrow channel between towering cliffs, leaving proved far more challenging than arriving. But the biggest lesson of the passage was still to come… A simple mistake after dropping our spinnaker saw one of our own lines disappear beneath the boat and wrap itself around the propeller in the middle of the night, forcing Kris into the freezing water to sort it out before we could continue. As we rounded Cape Agulhas, passed the Cape of Good Hope and watched whales escort us toward Cape Town, we were reminded once again that offshore sailing has a way of rewarding patience, preparation… and occasionally humbling you when you least expect it. Finally, after another unforgettable passage, we arrive beneath the towering cliffs of Hout Bay—one of the most spectacular harbours we’ve ever sailed into. We hope you enjoy coming along for the adventure! ————— ⛵ 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 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 #Catamaran #JeffreysBay #SouthAfricaSailing #FamilyOnABoat #Circumnavigation #Leopard46 #CruisingLife #Homeschoolsailing #LiveaboardFamily