I helped Steve put the main sail up whilst she was still moored to the marina – it is a bit more work than on Nolwandle!
On Thursday morning at about 10am Dixi Rollar left Hout Bay bound for St Helena and Cabedelo, Brazil. It was a sad and happy departure. This was the fulfilment by Steve of his dream. After about 15 years in which he built her, left her, came back again and for the past four years or so has completely refitted her. Today he was able to sail away in his dream boat – Dixi Rollar. Together with his wife Renata, Liz (the former owner of Nolwandle) and Lize they will be spending the next few months on the South Atlantic.
Dixi Rollar was built in steel by Steve. The main mast is a pine tree chopped down at Rhodes Memorial, from a stand specially grown for ship masts.
Then they disappeared from sight. A few hours later we saw them as a small speck out to sea opposite Llandudno. We wish them fair winds from behind and a relaxing cruise to Brazil.
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12 March 2010 at 20:17
Dalene Heyns
As the Dixi Roller sailed off to Brazil it brought a tear to my eye. A dream of my daughter, Lize, came true, by Steven and Renate. She was of to her beloved central America by sea. We were privileged to have her visit for a few months before she left on another of her adventures. Now we all wait for the first news from the Dixi Roller
12 March 2010 at 20:33
Dalene Heyns
Just got word from the Dixi Roller. Safe in St Helena.
12 March 2010 at 20:40
PC He
20H30; 12 Mar 2010
We’ve just received news: Dixi is at St Helena.
16 March 2010 at 00:40
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17 March 2010 at 21:05
Nolwandle
Thanks Dalene for letting us know that they arrived safely.
6 December 2014 at 02:53
Al Martin
is Dixi Rollar still travelling to Brasil.I am trying to contact Brian Stevens if anyone has a current number or email id appareciate that
Al Martin