Table Mountain stands majestically over Cape Town, your starting point for a choice of two exhilarating boat rental experiences. To the southeast your backdrop is the breathtakingly beautiful mountains of the Cape Peninsula. World renowned bikini beaches give way to the rugged wilderness of Cape Point and the warm waters of False Bay as you cruise your way past coves, magnificent beaches and picturesque fishing villages. Staying at various yacht clubs en route gives you the chance to explore the myriad of attractions onshore. The less inhabited west coast makes for adventure sailing at its best as you visit islands, small fishing hamlets and one of the great wetlands of the world. And wherever you go you'll enjoy the hospitality of the friendliest people on earth.
Boat rental starting points and navigation zones
From our pick up location at Cape Town harbour, sail either north up the west or southeast around the Cape Peninsula. Or go south to our main base at Mykonos Langebaan.
Boat rental bareboat Exp. Level
From 1 easy to 5 very experienced: 4/5. GPS Essential.
For your boat rental we could provide a skipper service for your first days from our base to familiarise the crew with the boat.
Airport
The International Airport is South Africa's second largest airport and a prime tourism gateway. (click here).
Local Language
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Currency
Rand (ZAR). All currency exchanges. 100 Rands = 12 € = 15US$. All major credit cards accepted.
Climate
Prevailing winds SE (summer), NW (winter). Sailing season all year round. Light winds mainly SE from February to May. Wind strength 7 - 30 knots.
Cold Benguela Current up west coast and warm Mozambique Current to the east. Tidal range 1.8 metres.
Sunny and hot weather from November to May. Seas flat in southeasterly winds and rolling swells with northwesterly winds.
General
Information
Time lag : GMT+2
Formalities : Valid passport
Recommended injections: None.
Sample charter
The West Coast
From the shadow of Table Moutain sail past Nelson Mandela's island jail and World Heritage Site, Robben Island and up to Dassen Island for an overnight stop. Take an invigorating day sail up to our main base, a fun filled resort and marine complex. Then cruise around the lagoon wetland at Langebaan National Park and into Kraal Bay with its plentiful wildlife and birdlife. Sail around St Helena Bay with its many secluded anchorages and quaint fishing harbours. Visit Port Owen and go to the Berg River. (See details).
Cape Town Peninsula
Peninsula - Sail east along the Atlantic Coast past the finest real estate in South Africa, with the majestic Twelve Apostle mountain range as your backdrop. Stop over for brunch at the famous bikini beach, Clifton. Visit Seal Island, then enter the fishing village of Hout Bay, the perfect place to explore some of the Peninsula's many attractions - visit the Constantia Winelands, nature reserves and many restaurants.
Round Cape Point with its magnificent wild scenery and head into the warm waters of False Bay. Watch out for Southern Right Whales (June - December), dolphins and seals. Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve and the penguin sanctuary by tour bus or dine/shop ashore. Sail across to Gordons Bay and Berties Landing, home of sailing legend Bertie Reed, for a pint. (See details).
