Sailing for a honeymoon or the sake of adventure? We have put together five sailing spots in Southern Africa to help you unleash the Jack Sparrow inside you. Ahoy!
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1. Cape Town, South Africa
With the adventure -fillled Atlantic Ocean a step away, Cape Town is perfectly located for a great sailing experience. The cool thing about sailing in the Mother City is that it’s not a single-route sailing haven. You could experience the beautiful V&A Waterfront, head out to Robben Island or simply journey up to Saldahna in the West. With Table Mountain and Cape Point in the vicinity, there’s plenty of sightseeing. The whales in the ocean make the experience a lot more exciting.
Cape Town Sailing Academy information
Tel:086 689 4890, email: [email protected], ww.capetownsailing.co.za
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2. Walvis Bay, Namibia
Walvis Bay has one of most beautiful and active harbours in Southern Africa. Not only is the area the main harbour town of Namibia but has a magnificent lagoon that houses both marine and birdlife. Among the animal species you can encounter during a visit to the harbour are seals, whales, turtles and dolphins.
Namibian Charters information
Tel: 00264 -64 – 200798, email: [email protected], www.namibiancharters.com
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3. Knysna, South Africa
Knysna, situated on the lush green Garden Route, is the kind of city that graces the pages of many brochures. Located at the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean, Knysna boasts a beautiful lagoon. A cruise on the calm waters of the ocean allows to feast your eyes on the exquisite surrounding including the Knysna Heads (two beautiful cliffs located on the lagoon) and caves surrounding the area.
Springtide Sailing Charters information
Tel :+27 (0)82 470 6022, email:[email protected] , www.springtide.co.za
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4.Vaal River, South Africa
At 1 20 km, the Vaal River is the second largest river in South Africa, after the Orange River. With scenic views, the river isn’t only the source of life for water-based activity in the interior but also its fishing capital. The mighty Vaal’s location within four provinces: Free State, Gauteng , North West and Mpumalanga makes it the perfect spot for a quick weekend sailing trip for the sealess interior-dwellers.
Lake Deneys Yacht Club information
Price :R150 per person
Tel: 016371 1393 , email: [email protected], www.ldyc.co.za
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5. Port Elizabeth
With a coastline located approximately 135 km between Cape Recife and Cape Padrone, Port Elizabeth has become a hot-bed for sailing activity , and a breeding ground for marine species such as whales and dolphins. The Swartkorps River, also within the city’s confines, is a popular fishing and sailing site.
Redhouse Yacht Club
Tel: 041 373 0741,www.ryc.co.za
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