First sardines spotted

Last night just before the change of watch around midnight, we saw the first school of sardines in the fluorescent water, immediately followed by tens of dolphins hunting them down for dinner. A real spectacle. Yesterday morning just after breakfast we rounded the most southern point of Africa, Cape Agulhas. The day was filled with lots

15 miles before Cape of Good Hope

15 miles before Cape of Good Hope

Tuesday morning 7 AM. The first business starts up in Cape Town Harbour, and on the quay of Dock #6 it is starting to get quite crowded. The captains of the three Dutch Tall Ships gather for the last time before departure to discuss the weather forecast and the following route. At breakfast we see

Departure from Cape Town

Departure from Cape Town

This morning, on a beautiful sunny day, with only a light wind, the Dutch Tall Ships departed from Cape Town, accompanied by 12 gun salutes at 9 AM. The voyage will bring the ships to Durban and Mauritius and after their stay in Mauritius they will set sail towards Australia and New Zealand.