After a four day run from Mayotte we are anchored in the Mozambique island of Ilha do Fogo. The island is about 10 miles off the mainland in the upper third of the country. do Fogo is a part of the Ilhas Premieres string of islands. It looks like there are about 3 locals who are on the island doing some minor construction. We stopped here to avoid the strong southerly winds that are predicted over the next few days.
We haven't decided if we feel comfortable actually going ashore, as we are not cleared into Mozambique and there are a number of cruiser stories that float around of cruisers having some fairly severe issues with local authorities.
It is pretty strange as there are currently 5 other boats anchored here. They all arrived today and are on passage to Richards Bay. They started out from three different locations at different times, Seychelles, Mayotte and Tanzania. All making the same weather decision to duck out here for a day or two.
Anchored in 32ft at 17*13.68S, 038*52.79E on sand with a littleroll coming into the anchorage.
Paul
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