Richard checks in with the world three times a day. Morning session to send the latest blog and images to Carmen, the weather check with “Weather Router” Robin, and then the power system and AIS with “AI” Albert. Albert monitors Osiyeza’s position and the marine traffic around Richard using “Marine Traffic,” with a small […]
Rich is doing well; sunny skies and calm seas. All is good on board. There has been a glitch with his communication systems which sadly means we are unable to receive Whatsapp and emails for the time being, so unfortunately, we don’t have Rich’s normal, amusing blog posts. He is writing about his daily […]
This is a story about endurance, courage against the odds, and the indomitability of the human spirit. It takes a man of unique vision to be the first person to paddle solo on a kayak unsupported for 7 000kms across the Southern Atlantic Ocean. Richard first attempted the crossing in December 2021 but had to […]
Little did I know that the failure of Osiyeza’s solar panels would give me something special yet heart-breaking. Little did I know that getting Osiyeza back home for repairs would give me a wonderful opportunity in such a dark time. The universe works in mysterious ways. I could have been in the middle of the […]
In the words of Willie Nelson 🚙 ON THE ROAD AGAIN 🚙 Monday morning, I received the message I had been waiting for along with a picture of a trailer licence disk. It had taken four days to get the SA traffic department admin sorted to get the trailer through the border. Kevin and Ralph […]
⚓ Oziyesa on the rocks ⚓ It’s a message you never want to get.😱 Plan “C”! Unfortunately, the truck ride for Osiyeza to Cape Town fails to take shape as hoped. The backup Plan “D” is initiated on Wednesday. My brother-in-law, Kevin, and mate Ralph are going to drive up to Walvis Bay with a […]
So, what now? Yes, a very good question! Let me try to answer it. Warning: This may be a little technical and boring. Let’s call this PLAN C. 1) By now you know the reason for the hard right hand turn to get to Walvis Bay was triggered by the failure of the main solar […]
My first shower in 16 days was glorious. I was convinced that I had started getting a bit of a tan but much to my disappointment it seemed to wash away down the drain. I am trying to scribe this blog sandwiched between white 1000 count Egyptian cotton sheets with soft fluffy pillows. All very […]
An extract from Life on Osiyeza, by Richard Kohler These blogs are snippets of my life, living onboard Osiyeza while trying to paddle across an ocean. All too often social conversation stoops down to the gutter with toilet talk especially after a few drinks. 🍻 Well in certain circles its known to go all the […]
With 3 weeks until I prepare to find my departure weather window, Osiyeza finally got the makeover she deserved! Local Cape Town designer and artist Quasiem Gamiet aka “Fersyndicate” spent a day giving Osiyeza her new skin. The collaboration took 6 hours to create this eye catching and original design, influenced by South African street […]