Issue 42: 2016 02 25: The Ngalawa Cup, Part III (A Nimmo)

25 February 2016 The Ngalawa Cup (Part Three) A sailing adventure in the Indian Ocean. by Alexander Nimmo Last week we left Alexander and crew returning to land with lashings coming loose and a detached outrigger; but the damage proves to be only a temporary setback… We were delayed by a day, but had support… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: The Ngalawa Cup, Part III (A Nimmo)

Issue 41: 2016 02 18: The Ngalawa Cup, Part II (Alexander Nimmo)

18 February 2016 The Ngalawa Cup (Part Two) A sailing adventure in the Indian Ocean. by Alexander Nimmo The training is over; the teams and the boats are ready; the race is on… The first day we aimed to sail to Stone Town (also known as Mji Mkongwe), the main town on Zanzibar.  The wind… Continue reading Issue 41: 2016 02 18: The Ngalawa Cup, Part II (Alexander Nimmo)

Issue 40: 2016 02 11: The Ngawala Cup, Part I (Nimmo)

11 February 2016 The Ngalawa Cup (Part One) A sailing adventure in the Indian Ocean. by Alexander Nimmo Like so many great ideas, this one began in the pub.  My friend Rory and I had both recently decided to leave our jobs and take some time off.  Over a drink he got out his phone,… Continue reading Issue 40: 2016 02 11: The Ngawala Cup, Part I (Nimmo)

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