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In our Wauquiez 48 Pilot Saloon we have cruised oceans, experiencing the rich diversity of peoples, cultures and nature while sharing these unique encounters with like-minded sailors.
In the words of George Orwell: ‘Beauty is meaningless until it is shared’.
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A Pipistrelle (Our Yacht Motif)
Why the name Pipistrelle? The previous owners called the yacht 'Batrachian' and fondly referred to her as 'The Bat'. A Pipistrelle is the smallest bat in the United Kingdom. Thus we have maintained a link between old and new.
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‘We sail and travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.’ Anon
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Tag Archives: The Cape of Good Hope
On Passage South Africa to St. Helena
Ocean TV That’s how Hannes has aptly described the passage so far. Hannes joined Bob as crew from Port Elizabeth to Simon’s Town in December, and has been a welcome addition for this leg and on to Brazil. From The … Continue reading
Posted in South Africa, St. Helena
Tagged On Passage, Saldanha Bay, The Cape of Good Hope
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