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==SOUTH AFRICA CRUISING GUIDE==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around South Africa. The "Cape of Good Hope" sailing route is a wonderful alternative to the [[Red Sea]] route for circumnavigating yachts, with all the wonderful [[Indian Ocean]] island stopovers en route. The sailing passage between [[Durban]] and [[Cape Town]] has a reputation of being difficult and dangerous but cruisers who are armed with the right information and backed by excellent South African weather forecasting resources the passage can be extremely rewarding. South African yachts sail along this coast all the time, however, timing of the longer passages is important.
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{{infobox country | lat= -30.32296
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| capital= Pretoria
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| currency= Rand (ZAR)
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| notes= South Africa has 11 official languages.
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The "Cape of Good Hope" sailing route is a wonderful alternative to the [[Red Sea]] route for circumnavigating yachts, with all the wonderful [[Indian Ocean]] island stopovers en route. The sailing passage between [[Durban]] and [[Cape Town]] has a reputation of being difficult and dangerous but cruisers who are armed with the right information and backed by sometimes hard to find weather forecasting resources the passage can be extremely rewarding. South African yachts sail along this coast all the time, however, the timing of the longer passages is important.
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==Charts==
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; BA
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: 4204 - Walvis bay to Maputo
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: 4700 - Port Elizabeth to Mauritius
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==Weather==
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{{GreenText|Submit the climate & general weather details here. For very large countries remove this section and cover weather in '''Region''' ( [[Template:Region|Region Template]]) pages.}}
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'''Marine Weather resources'''
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===Weather links===
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* [[http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za Cruising Connections]] - Some marine weather resources for the region.
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* [http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za Cruising Connections] - Some marine weather resources for the region.
*  The '''South African Weather Service''' makes it hard to find free info on their webpage: [http://www.weathersa.co.za http://www.weathersa.co.za].  
*  The '''South African Weather Service''' makes it hard to find free info on their webpage: [http://www.weathersa.co.za http://www.weathersa.co.za].  
* Here are a few direct links, working as of 2011/10:
* Here are a few direct links, working as of 2011/10:
** SA surface analysis: [http://metzone.weathersa.co.za/images/articles/ma_sy.gif http://metzone.weathersa.co.za/images/articles/ma_sy.gif]
** SA surface analysis: [http://metzone.weathersa.co.za/images/articles/ma_sy.gif http://metzone.weathersa.co.za/images/articles/ma_sy.gif]
** SA satellite picture [http://aviation.weathersa.co.za/satellite_viewer.php http://aviation.weathersa.co.za/satellite_viewer.php]
** SA satellite picture [http://aviation.weathersa.co.za/satellite_viewer.php http://aviation.weathersa.co.za/satellite_viewer.php]
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** SA coastal forecast [http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqza30.fapr..txt http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqza30.fapr..txt] (couldn't find the SA link, but the text on the NOAA website is updated every 12h)
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** SA coastal forecast [http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqza30.fapr..txt http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqza30.fapr..txt]  
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** SA offshore forecast [http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqza31.fapr..txt http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqza31.fapr..txt] (couldn't find the SA link, but the text on the NOAA website is updated every 12h)
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** SA offshore forecast [http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqza31.fapr..txt http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/raw/fq/fqza31.fapr..txt]  
* '''Mauritius Weather Service''' has a few goodies for this region too:
* '''Mauritius Weather Service''' has a few goodies for this region too:
** [http://metservice.intnet.mu http://metservice.intnet.mu]
** [http://metservice.intnet.mu http://metservice.intnet.mu]
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** The "Surface Prognosis" and the "Air Prognosis" (500mbar charts) are 6 charts on one page, only readable in the best HF conditions.
** The "Surface Prognosis" and the "Air Prognosis" (500mbar charts) are 6 charts on one page, only readable in the best HF conditions.
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===South Africa Customs and Immigration===
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==Passages==
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'''Customs:-'''<br>
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* [[Cape Town to Brazil and Caribbean Passage|Atlantic Crossing (East to West)]][[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[Australia to South Africa]]
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* [[Cape Town to Saldanha Bay]]
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* [[Cape Town to Richards Bay]][[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[Durban to East London]]
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* [[Mozambique Channel|Durban/Richards Bay to Madagascar & Mayotte]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[Mozambique Channel|Durban/Richards Bay - Maputo]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[Mozambique Channel|Durban/Richards Bay to Tanzania]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[East London to Port Elizabeth]]
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* [[Hout Bay to Cape Town]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[Knysna to Mossel Bay]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[Knysna to Port Elizabeth]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[Mossel Bay to Simonstown]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[Mozambique Channel|Madagascar to Richards Bay/Durban]]
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* [[Mozambique Channel|Maputo - Richards Bay/Durban]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[Port Elizabeth to Knysna]] [[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[Richards Bay to Cape Town]]
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* [[Richards Bay to Durban]][[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[Simonstown to Hout Bay]][[image:Question_icon.png]]
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* [[South East Asia to South Africa]]
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* [[South Africa to Australia]]
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* [[Mozambique Channel|Tanzania to Richards Bay/Durban]]
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==Communication==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* '''South Africa Maritime Mobile Net'''. S Africa. Covers Indian Ocean & S Atlantic. 14.316Mhz & moves to 7.120Mhz @ 0630hrs and also @ 1130hrs (both frequencies)
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* '''Radio "Peri-Peri"'''. Currently (2011/10) run by Norman (Regal), Paul (Northern Star), Roy (Good News Too). Covers Indian Ocean & S Atlantic. 8.101Mhz @ 0500hrs zulu (weather) & then 12.353hz after the weather. Again (both freqs) @ 1500hrs zulu.
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Almost the complete coastline of South Africa is covered by VHF Radio. Prior to the weather bulletin, an announcement is made on Channel 16, and the listener is told to go "to the suggested channel". The three radio stations are combined for this.
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Weather predictions 1015 and 1815h GMT. Coastal weather reports at 1333h GMT. (local + 2 hours). These transmitters are roughly 60 miles apart. Tune in to the station closest to your location. Sometimes the broadcast can be a little late.
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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''See each [[#Berthing|port]]''.
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==Customs and Immigration==
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====Customs====
'''Goods to declare''':- Tobacco & cigarettes, Spirits, Wine, Saccharin, Narcotics, Beer, undesirable books/objects, Firearms, Articles for sale, or gifts.<br>
'''Goods to declare''':- Tobacco & cigarettes, Spirits, Wine, Saccharin, Narcotics, Beer, undesirable books/objects, Firearms, Articles for sale, or gifts.<br>
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'''N.B.''' Yachts should have a sealable locker/container if wishing to hold stores in excess of the allowance or for restricted goods (including firearms). This concession is only allowed once per person during a period of 30 days and is subject to an absence from the Republic of not less than 48 hours. Residents returning to South Africa after a period of less than 6 months do not receive duty-free allowances on new or used golf clubs, television sets, watches, firearms and fur skin apparel.
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{{Note}}Yachts should have a sealable locker/container if wishing to hold stores in excess of the allowance or for restricted goods (including firearms). This concession is only allowed once per person during a period of 30 days and is subject to an absence from the Republic of not less than 48 hours. Residents returning to South Africa after a period of less than 6 months do not receive duty-free allowances on new or used golf clubs, television sets, watches, firearms and fur skin apparel.
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Those persons requiring South African visas can obtain them from any South African Consulate including the Consulate in [[Reunion]]. These can be obtained separate from your passport if so required. Ownership papers and a letter from the master accepting responsibility for the crew are necessary when getting visas.  
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Those persons requiring South African visas can obtain them from any South African Consulate including the Consulate in [[Reunion]]. These can be obtained separately from your passport if so required. Ownership papers and a letter from the master accepting responsibility for the crew are necessary when getting visas.  
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The Immigration authorities must clear everyone aboard any yacht arriving from a foreign port<del> and foreign vessels inbound from another South African port.</del> Update 2011/10: No, as a foreign yacht one does not need to clear in and out with immigration between South African ports. Some immigration and port official still don't seem to know the latest rules, if needed, the yachtclubs can help clarifying.
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The Immigration authorities must clear everyone aboard any yacht arriving from a foreign port. Update 2011/10: No, as a foreign yacht one does not need to clear in and out with immigration between South African ports. Some immigration and port official still don't seem to know the latest rules, if needed, the yacht clubs can help to clarify.
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The skipper/owner must write a letter requesting permission if signing off crew. This is presented to the Immigration Department, together with a completed ARRIVAL form, passport, air ticket or bank guarantee, and visa or request for temporary permit for each crewmember. The application is then submitted for approval. It is the master's responsibility to ensure that written authorization is obtained before a crewmember leaves his vessel.<br>
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The skipper/owner must write a letter requesting permission if signing off crew. This is presented to the Immigration Department, together with a completed ARRIVAL form, passport, air ticket or bank guarantee, and visa or request for a temporary permit for each crewmember. The application is then submitted for approval. It is the master's responsibility to ensure that written authorization is obtained before a crewmember leaves his vessel.
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{{Note}}Anyone wishing to visit a neighboring country must obtain a re-entry visa before leaving.
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==Health and Security==
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* HIV and AIDS is a major problem in South Africa.
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* Malaria - Malaria is not encountered along the coast south of Richards Bay. Make local inquiries when planning to travel inland in the NE areas of South Africa and north of Richards Bay along the coast.
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* South Africa has a high crime rate so be cautious when ashore. No acts of piracy have occurred along the South African coast.
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''Also see the '''[[Indian Ocean]]''' section''
''Also see the '''[[Indian Ocean]]''' section''
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Among the main attractions are the diverse and picturesque culture, the game reserves (Safari Parks) and the highly regarded local wines.
Among the main attractions are the diverse and picturesque culture, the game reserves (Safari Parks) and the highly regarded local wines.
* [http://www1.southafrica.net/cultures/sv-SE/consumer.southafrica.net/ Official Tourism Website]
* [http://www1.southafrica.net/cultures/sv-SE/consumer.southafrica.net/ Official Tourism Website]
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* [http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/forums/default.asp Cruising the Indian Ocean Forums] - Regional Discussion Forum.
* [http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/forums/default.asp Cruising the Indian Ocean Forums] - Regional Discussion Forum.
* [http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/sailinglogs11.htm South Africa welcomes cruisers] - Article by Tony Herrick.
* [http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/sailinglogs11.htm South Africa welcomes cruisers] - Article by Tony Herrick.
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Latest revision as of 12:22, 15 August 2018

World ▶ South Atlantic ▶ Indian Ocean ▶ Africa ▶ South Africa

Contents

South Africa
30°19.378'S, 028°13.799'E Chart icon.png
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Map
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Flag
Capital Pretoria
Language English, Afrikaans, others
Currency Rand (ZAR)
Time zone SAST (UTC+2)
Calling code +27
South Africa has 11 official languages.

The "Cape of Good Hope" sailing route is a wonderful alternative to the Red Sea route for circumnavigating yachts, with all the wonderful Indian Ocean island stopovers en route. The sailing passage between Durban and Cape Town has a reputation of being difficult and dangerous but cruisers who are armed with the right information and backed by sometimes hard to find weather forecasting resources the passage can be extremely rewarding. South African yachts sail along this coast all the time, however, the timing of the longer passages is important.

Charts

BA
4204 - Walvis bay to Maputo
4700 - Port Elizabeth to Mauritius

Weather

Submit the climate & general weather details here. For very large countries remove this section and cover weather in Region ( Region Template) pages.

Weather links

Passages

Key to symbols: || Needs data icon – needs data ||
Passages from/to South Africa

Communication

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • South Africa Maritime Mobile Net. S Africa. Covers Indian Ocean & S Atlantic. 14.316Mhz & moves to 7.120Mhz @ 0630hrs and also @ 1130hrs (both frequencies)
  • Radio "Peri-Peri". Currently (2011/10) run by Norman (Regal), Paul (Northern Star), Roy (Good News Too). Covers Indian Ocean & S Atlantic. 8.101Mhz @ 0500hrs zulu (weather) & then 12.353hz after the weather. Again (both freqs) @ 1500hrs zulu.

Almost the complete coastline of South Africa is covered by VHF Radio. Prior to the weather bulletin, an announcement is made on Channel 16, and the listener is told to go "to the suggested channel". The three radio stations are combined for this.

The times are:
Weather predictions 1015 and 1815h GMT. Coastal weather reports at 1333h GMT. (local + 2 hours). These transmitters are roughly 60 miles apart. Tune in to the station closest to your location. Sometimes the broadcast can be a little late.

Station VHF Station VHF
Kosi Bay
Sodwana
Cape st Lucia
Richards Bay
Bluff (Durban)
Port Shepstone
Port Edward
Port St Johns
Mazeppa Bay
East London
Governorskop
Port Elizabeth
Kareedouw
 01
03
25
28
26
26
27
24
28
26
83
25 or 27
24
Knysna
Albertina
Struisbaai
Pearly Beach
Hermanus
Cape Town
Milnerton
Saldanaha
Elandsbaai
Doringbaai
Hondeklipbaai
Port Nolloth
Alexander Bay
 23
86
84
85
04
26
25
27
23
03
25
01
04

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

See each port.

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Goods to declare:- Tobacco & cigarettes, Spirits, Wine, Saccharin, Narcotics, Beer, undesirable books/objects, Firearms, Articles for sale, or gifts.

Goods imported Duty leviable
Personal effects Duty-free
Other new or used goods not exceeding ZAR1 250-00 Duty-free
Additional goods new or used not exceeding ZAR10 000-00 Duty at 20%
Wine not exceeding 2 liters per person Duty-free
Spirituous and alcoholic beverages not exceeding 1 liter per person Duty-free
Cigarettes not exceeding 400 and not exceeding 50 cigars per person Duty-free
260g cigarette tobacco or pipe tobacco per person Duty-free
Perfumery not exceeding 50ml and toilet water not exceeding 250ml per person Duty-free

Note: Yachts should have a sealable locker/container if wishing to hold stores in excess of the allowance or for restricted goods (including firearms). This concession is only allowed once per person during a period of 30 days and is subject to an absence from the Republic of not less than 48 hours. Residents returning to South Africa after a period of less than 6 months do not receive duty-free allowances on new or used golf clubs, television sets, watches, firearms and fur skin apparel.

Immigration

Those persons requiring South African visas can obtain them from any South African Consulate including the Consulate in Reunion. These can be obtained separately from your passport if so required. Ownership papers and a letter from the master accepting responsibility for the crew are necessary when getting visas.

The Immigration authorities must clear everyone aboard any yacht arriving from a foreign port. Update 2011/10: No, as a foreign yacht one does not need to clear in and out with immigration between South African ports. Some immigration and port official still don't seem to know the latest rules, if needed, the yacht clubs can help to clarify.

The skipper/owner must write a letter requesting permission if signing off crew. This is presented to the Immigration Department, together with a completed ARRIVAL form, passport, air ticket or bank guarantee, and visa or request for a temporary permit for each crewmember. The application is then submitted for approval. It is the master's responsibility to ensure that written authorization is obtained before a crewmember leaves his vessel.

Note: Anyone wishing to visit a neighboring country must obtain a re-entry visa before leaving.

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

  • HIV and AIDS is a major problem in South Africa.
  • Malaria - Malaria is not encountered along the coast south of Richards Bay. Make local inquiries when planning to travel inland in the NE areas of South Africa and north of Richards Bay along the coast.

Security

  • South Africa has a high crime rate so be cautious when ashore. No acts of piracy have occurred along the South African coast.

Berthing

Also see the Indian Ocean section

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* Click on Red Markers for details.
* Then, click on the links inside the marker's window that opens..

Key to symbols: || Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data ||
Ports, Marinas, & Anchorages
Richards BayRichards Bay/wiki/Richards_Bay | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
Durban Durban /wiki/Durban | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
East London East London /wiki/East_London | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth /wiki/Port_Elizabeth | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Port St FrancisPort St Francis/wiki/Port_St_Francis | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |
Knysna Knysna /wiki/Knysna | Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Mossel Bay Mossel Bay /wiki/Mossel_Bay | Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Simon's Town & False BaySimon's Town & False Bay/wiki/Simon%27s_Town | Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Hout BayHout Bay/wiki/Hout_Bay | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
Hout Bay Yacht Club MarinaHout Bay Yacht Club Marina/wiki/Hout_Bay_Yacht_Club_Marina | Marina icon – marina |
Cape TownCape Town/wiki/Cape_Town | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Saldanha BaySaldanha Bay/wiki/Saldanha_Bay | Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina |
Yachtport SAYachtport SA/wiki/Yachtport_SA | Marina icon – marina |
LangebaanLangebaan/wiki/Langebaan | Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data |

Tourism

Among the main attractions are the diverse and picturesque culture, the game reserves (Safari Parks) and the highly regarded local wines.

Transportation

List transportation to other countries, or islands.

Friends

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot Imray||Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
  • Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

You may want to remove the above entries and use instead a link to an Island Group that lists the relevant references. If so enter, after removing {{MagentaText|xx}}, the following:

See [[Island Group#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].

If you do not use the above link, please remove it.

Also See

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