Nolwandle is a female name meaning "sea" in isiXhosa and refers to the size of my love for the sea. Nolwandle is registered as SA 2432 (call sign ZR6942) and is a Cascade 36 sloop based in Hout Bay, South Africa. I hope you enjoy reading about my "Sea Lady".
I helped Steve put the main sail up whilst she was still moored to the marina – it is a bit more work than on Nolwandle!
On Thursday morning at about 10am Dixi Rollar left Hout Bay bound for St Helena and Cabedelo, Brazil. It was a sad and happy...
Thats me, many years ago, approaching the slipway of Stilbaai harbour, which is why the centreboard is up. The Goukou mouth is in the background with the concrete pillar very noticeable.
Thanks to Alison for this great picture and more memories. This...