Cape Town

Eowyn
Sat 27 Nov 2010 06:37
 
Éowyn is in the marina of the Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town, South Africa in position 33:55.244S 018:26.515E
 
Sorry about the late update!
 
We managed to find our weather slot and got into Cape Town on 23rd November at midday. We had to use the engine extensively to motorsail and ensure we beat the heavy weather!
 
On our approach to the port, we experienced the renowned strong katabatic winds funnelling down Table Mountain. In these 40 knot winds, tying up at the marina was extremely difficult, more so as we had to move to another berth once we registered with the yacht club!
 
Two hours later Rui on Thor VI arrived. Mike got on board to help him dock and we needed 5 helpers from the marina to get him in safely.
 
much more to report, I will do a fuller update shortly.