Indian Ocean: Safe Arrival in Durban, S.A.

ALL,

I finally made it into Durban South Africa by way of Richard's Bay. The wind and waves were very strong from the direction I was heading so I had to pull into Richard's Bay early. It is 8o miles north of Durban.

After waiting 2 days for the weather to change for the better, I sailed the 8o miles in 8 hours, sailing at 8.5 knots with a 3,5 knot positive current, I was 12 -12.5 knots over-the-ground for 8 hours.

The famous "Clipper Race" boats are here this week. I will show my slide presentation tomorrow night.. I will report on how that went in 2 days.

Mike Harker
s/v Wanderlust 3