Slip Away

Slip Away is a 1978 Islander Freeport 41-foot sailing ketch designed by Bob Perry. Rich Crowell & Jan Schwab have owned Slip Away since 2001 and have cruised her since 2003.

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Posted: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 - 20:30

Over 20 boats left Bazaruto Island, Mozambique, yesterday afternoon for Richards Bay, South Africa. Most of us were anchored about half-way down the island, so we needed to motor 15 miles south

Posted: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 - 19:36

After a few days of strong southeast winds here at Bazaruto Island, our weather window for South Africa has arrived. We will be leaving mid-day today. We would like to leave earlier in the day, but

Posted: Sat, 20 Oct 2018 - 01:24

Anchored at Bazaruto Island, Mozambique. There are 17 boats in this anchorage, and we hear there are more around the corner, all of us waiting for the elusive weather window to South Africa

Posted: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 - 18:57

All is well aboard, and we have 22 miles to go to entrance of the Bazaruto, Mozambique, anchorage, where we will stop for a few days for protection from some bad weather that's heading this way. We

Posted: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 - 19:15

Beautiful sailing conditions all day yesterday, and quite brisk last night with winds up to 30 knots and 2-3 meter seas. But the wind and seas were behind us so not a problem. We also had a strong

Posted: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 - 19:12

Had good sailing winds and a favorable current for most of yesterday. The currents changed last night and the seas became lumpy and uncomfortable but we're still making good progress. Will need to

Posted: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 - 18:45

Motored a good part of the past 24 hours, but sailing now, and we've found favorable currents which has us moving along faster than expected. Nothing much to report. All is well aboard.

Posted: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 - 18:57

Day 2 underway to Richards Bay, South Africa. We had beautiful sailing conditions all day yesterday, then motor-sailed starting at sunset when the wind died, then started sailing again at about 2:30

Posted: Sun, 14 Oct 2018 - 17:12

Departing Baly Bay this morning, heading in the general direction of Richards Bay, South Africa. The passage is 1200 miles +/- and we would prefer to go direct, but the weather gods, King Neptune

Posted: Sat, 13 Oct 2018 - 19:09

Anchored at Baly Bay after a 25-hour passage from Moramba Bay. We had good sailing winds for most of yesterday, but the wind died shortly after sunset, and the southeast winds which usually arrive

Posted: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 - 15:45

We had a nice stay here at Moramba Bay - met up with some other boaters and saw some Sofaka Lemurs and beautiful baobab trees ashore. Leaving here this morning and heading further down the coast to

Posted: Sun, 7 Oct 2018 - 01:33

Anchored at Moramba Bay. Had another great day of sailing from Nosy Lava to here, and another good day of fishing. We landed three fish - threw the first one back because he was rather small

Posted: Sat, 6 Oct 2018 - 03:42

Anchored at Nosy Lava. The anchorage here is bouncy, so not sure we'll get much sleep, but there isn't another good option nearby. Not finding much internet along this coast, so sending these

Posted: Fri, 5 Oct 2018 - 03:36

Anchored at Pt. Berangomaina on the northwest coast of Madagascar. We had another beautiful day of sailing today from Honey River to here but a very disappointing fishing day. We had a fishing line

Posted: Thu, 4 Oct 2018 - 02:00

Anchored at Baramahamay River (aka Honey River). No internet here. Left Russian Bay early this morning, and stopped along the way at Lemur Island. Did a short hike with a ranger and fed bananas to

Posted: Tue, 2 Oct 2018 - 21:27

Departed Hellville on Nosy Be early this morning, and motored across the channel to Russian Bay on mainland Madagascar. Will spend tonight here and continue on tomorrow. Will spend the next week or

Posted: Sat, 22 Sep 2018 - 16:30

Moved from Hellville on Nosy Be to an anchorage off the small island of Nosy Sakatia - 13 miles from Hellville and worlds different. Hellville is the "big city," and offers the opportunity for

Posted: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 - 04:24

Anchored at Hellville, Nosy Be, Madagascar. Enjoyed the past couple of days at Nosy Komba, but moved on late this morning to the big city of Hellville. Need to top up on diesel, get some laundry

Posted: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 - 01:27

Anchored at Nosy Komba. Had a nice slow sail for most of the way from the Mitsios. Had a couple of whales swimming along with us for a few minutes - about 40-50 feet off our starboard beam. Caught

Posted: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 - 04:51

We were up early this morning, departed the Cathedral anchorage and sailed to the Mitsios Islands (54 miles). We motored for most of the morning, but a nice breeze came up shortly before noon and we

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