I am so pleased to announce!

Today, Thursday  at 23.30, we tied up our lines on the East Dock in the Victoria and Albert Waterfront Marina in Cape Town, South Africa, having successfully crossed the Southern Atlantic from West to East.

The ocean decided to have one final blow before we made land and so for the last 12 hours she whipped up the seas to a very rough state and gusted winds well over 40 knots. She also brought some friends out to play and after seeing nothing for nearly 3 weeks, there were a fair few boats all heading in our general direction or out fishing in stupid weather.

No kidding, there is no water here in Cape Town and yet it pissed down all the time we docked and for an hour after. Really! 

Thank you technology for making things a lot safer (AIS).

All is well and life is good!

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19 thoughts on “I am so pleased to announce!”

  1. Fantastic Nick, what a journey it’s been, and clearly a massive endeavour on many levels. I am envious, relieved, proud and so glad my passion is for carving bits of wood, not hurling myself at the worlds oceans xx

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  2. Nick have so enjoyed following your adventure. You are a courageous person living life to the fullest. How fortunate Nancy and I are to have met you by chance at a bus station, both parties trying to course correct. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

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  3. Well done Nick Shepherd!
    I’m so pleased you are back safe and well. Thank you for sharing your adventure. Love and God bless, T&P x

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  4. What a grand and, at times, terrifying adventure! I have enjoyed reading your posts quite a bit and will miss them. Thank you for the taking the time and thoughtfulness to compose and share them in what were sometimes extraordinarily challenging circumstances. There’s only one more thing that must be said…

    And Bob’s your uncle!

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  5. Dear brother I am so very very proud of you and relieved to hear you are all safe in Cape Town such an achievement. I hope that is all the boxes now ticked and you will now consider your retirement August is very close. Love you a very proud brother xx

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  6. Well done Nick. It’s been nearly as exciting for us to read as for you to experience (well not quite I’m sure). Glad your safe on dry. There’s a pint for you here, whenever, but you know that. ATB.

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  7. Land ahoy! Thank the heavens you are safe and will soon be in the arms of Bernadette alive and well. So happy for your amazing journey and all the things I’ve learned from your posts. We love you guys – now have a gin & tonic and relax!

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    1. Thanks for all the comments and kind words of support. I look forward to sharing some relaxing passages on Mairmaid (being a bit presumptuous there) where with a cocktail in hand there is no weather anywhere in sight – just a cool wind! Love and God Bless to you guys and see back in DALLAS Nxxx

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    2. It could be scouse mate or spouse’s mate! I’ll go for scouse! Thanks Mark – hopefully Horse and Hound People we’re pleased with the news! Nottinghill’s best line!

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  9. Nick, What a spectacular journey and an even more spectacular achievement. Congratulations on arriving in one piece after one challenge followed by another. When Sally and I arrived at the Victoria and Albert Waterfront Marina in February, it was midday, by Uber and the sun was shining brightly – it never crossed our mind you would arrive in the same place 3 or so months later, in the middle of the night, in a storm, after crossing the world in what must have often felt like a washing machine. What a star ! Enjoy Cape Town with Bernadette. See you both in London soon! Austen and Sally

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  10. So glad you all made it safe and sound. Has been fantastic following your adventure. Enjoy your well earned celebrations.Mary x

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  11. Congrats Nick!! Oh fearless one..
    I’m sure the journey has lived upto all your expectations and more!! Good to hear your back on dry land, enjoy 😉 😘😎 Loads of love xXx

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  12. Well done Nick, thanks for the blog. Should make the passage from the Isles of Scilly to Milford Haven pale into insignificance.
    Best wishes, Tom.

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  13. Nick, I’ve really enjoyed reading about your experiences. This beats any work of fiction! Thank you for sharing and please continue to share your future adventures, that we all might live vicariously.

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