Hout Bay

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Background

Historic details & submit details about the sailing in the area, etc.

Charts

• Hout Bay - S.A.N 1015

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

• SA Maritime Net: The South African Maritime Net operates 7 days a week, and provides weather reports from around the coast, and maintains contact with boats off the coast of South Africa and up into the Mozambique channel. There are two regular schedule times as follows:
  • 06:30 UTC: Starts on 14316 kHz for 5-10 minutes, and then moves to 7,120 kHz.
  • 11:30 UTC: Starts on 14316 kHz for approx. 30 mins and then moves down to 7,120 kHz.

Routes to/from

Popular routes, timing, etc.

Approach

The following waypoints should be used (as a guide only) in the approach to Hout Bay Harbour:

wp1/wiki/Hout_Bay#wp1waypoint wp1 [[Hout Bay#wp1|wp1]] 34°04.106′S, 18°21.016′Ewp1-34.068433333333;18.350266666667 (entrance to the bay)

wp2/wiki/Hout_Bay#wp2waypoint wp2 [[Hout Bay#wp2|wp2]] 34°03.207′S, 18°21.332′Ewp2-34.05345;18.355533333333

wp3/wiki/Hout_Bay#wp3waypoint wp3 [[Hout Bay#wp3|wp3]] 34°02.973′S, 18°21.198′Ewp3-34.04955;18.3533

wp4/wiki/Hout_Bay#wp4waypoint wp4 [[Hout Bay#wp4|wp4]] 34°03.070′S, 18°20.983′Ewp4-34.051166666667;18.349716666667 (harbour entrance)

Dangers:

• Vessels approaching from the North should give the mainland a wide berth past "Oude Schip" as there are many submerged rocks in that area.
• Vessels approaching from the South should give Kommetjie a wide berth due to large waves in that area at times.
• All Vessels should note the presence of Vulcan Rock (34|03.967|S|18|18.582|E), a large semi-submerged rock that can not always be seen in the Northern approach.

Check-in facilities

Submit details about facilities for checking in.

Marinas/Yacht Clubs

• Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Tourism & things to do ashore

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Marine stores

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Offshore Islands

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References & Publications

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Cruiser's Friends

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Forum Discussions

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External Links

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