Saldanha Bay
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==Saldanha Bay== | ==Saldanha Bay== | ||
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
| - | + | '''Saldanha Bay''' is a natural harbour on the south-western coast of [[South Africa]], north west of [[Cape Town]]. The town that developed around the bay, also called ''Saldanha'', was incorporated with five other towns into the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality in 2000. The current population of the municipality is estimated at 72,000. | |
| - | + | Saldanha Bay's location makes it a paradise for the watersport enthusiast, and its local economy being strongly dependent on fishing, mussels, seafood processing, the steel industry and the harbour. Furthermore its sheltered harbour plays an important part in the ''Sishen-Saldanha'' iron-ore project at which Saldanha Steel takes center stage. With strong historic military links Saldanha is also host to a Naval training base and the South African Military Academy. The SAS Saldanha Nature Reserve offers a display of wildflowers during late winter and spring while Southern Right Whales also visit the waters in and around the nature reserve. | |
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Saldanha Bay and Langebaan Lagoon - SC 2 | Saldanha Bay and Langebaan Lagoon - SC 2 | ||
===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
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Submit details of local radio Nets. | Submit details of local radio Nets. | ||
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| - | ===Routes to/from=== | + | ===Routes to/from Saldanha=== |
Popular routes, timing, etc. | Popular routes, timing, etc. | ||
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===Approach=== | ===Approach=== | ||
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===Yacht Clubs=== | ===Yacht Clubs=== | ||
List yacht clubs & details | List yacht clubs & details | ||
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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc. | List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc. | ||
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===Marine stores=== | ===Marine stores=== | ||
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | ||
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===Offshore Islands=== | ===Offshore Islands=== | ||
List Islands | List Islands | ||
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===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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===Forum Discussions=== | ===Forum Discussions=== | ||
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
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Revision as of 19:22, 26 October 2008
Saldanha Bay
33°01′S 17°57′E
Background
Saldanha Bay is a natural harbour on the south-western coast of South Africa, north west of Cape Town. The town that developed around the bay, also called Saldanha, was incorporated with five other towns into the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality in 2000. The current population of the municipality is estimated at 72,000.
Saldanha Bay's location makes it a paradise for the watersport enthusiast, and its local economy being strongly dependent on fishing, mussels, seafood processing, the steel industry and the harbour. Furthermore its sheltered harbour plays an important part in the Sishen-Saldanha iron-ore project at which Saldanha Steel takes center stage. With strong historic military links Saldanha is also host to a Naval training base and the South African Military Academy. The SAS Saldanha Nature Reserve offers a display of wildflowers during late winter and spring while Southern Right Whales also visit the waters in and around the nature reserve.
Expand on the sailing in the area
Charts
Saldanha Bay and Langebaan Lagoon - SC 2
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Routes to/from Saldanha
Popular routes, timing, etc.
Approach
Entering details?
Check-in facilities
Submit details about facilities for checking in.
Marinas
Submit Marina details and facilities.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Yacht Clubs
List yacht clubs & details
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Marine stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Offshore Islands
List Islands
References & Publications
Publications, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences
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