Atlantis is on land for repairs before continuing her voyage. Marc

Struisbaai; another pearl on South Africa's crown. It was the choice of Atlantis to stay in Struisbaai, despite some hesitation from my part; I must admit that good things happened to us since we landed in this beautiful place. So many people offered to help. During the first night moored at the little harbour wall I was searching for a restaurant to have my first decent meal since a week.....unfortunately the harbour restaurant was closed, but a nice lady off...

Position: 34 47.95'S 020 03.56'E UTC: 17:00 Struisbaai Harbour Atlantis went through hell !! When we were close to Cape Aghulas the weather forecast predicted winds up to 40kts on our route to Simons Town.....a no go for the skipper, as this is one of the most dangerous places in the world. Atlantis changed her course into what should have been a safe anchorage in Struisbaai, waiting for the wind to calm down. Unfortunately the whole weather system came a lo...