Around the world in about 365 days: Racing seafarers dock in Durban

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They began their voyage in the Caribbean and have cruised to the KwaZulu-Natal coast.

A group of sailors on a year-long mission to circumnavigate the globe arrived in Durban this week.

The international crew of 11 set sail from Antigua in February on an ocean adventure that will see them cover more than 23,000 nautical miles.
11 Nov 2025 12PM English South Africa News · Daily News

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