Saldanha Bay
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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.
Also see Langebaan
Charts
- SAN
- 2 - Saldanha Bay and Langebaan Lagoon
- BA
- BA1232 - Approaches to Saldanha bay
- BA1236 - Saldanha bay
- 2082 - Cape Columbine to Dager point–Hout bay
Weather
Mediterranean climate; winter rainfall and dry summer. Prevailing winds south westerly and north easterly.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See South Africa.
Islands
- Jutten Island
Communication
- 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.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Berthing
The commercial harbour here is busy, mostly exporting iron ore.
There sevral marinas serving yachts.
Marinas
Saldanha Bay Yacht Club
Saldanha Bay Yacht Club [[Saldanha Bay#Saldanha Bay Yacht Club|Saldanha Bay Yacht Club]] (SBYC) 33°01.078'S, 017°56.879'E Diesel is available at the fishing jetty; water and electricity (220v) are available on the fixed jetty. Gas, showers, washing machine, bar, self-catering kitchen, Wi-FI, paraffin and food supplies are all available in the town approximately 1 km from the Club.
Warning: Exposed to strong winds from the SE.
- [email protected]; Tel: +27 (22) 714 0884; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 12
- Address: PO Box 52 , Saldanha 7395, South Africa
- Hours: 08:00 to 16:00 (closed Tuesdays)
- Prices: First 10 days will be free thereafter R13.00 per meter per day. This includes temporary membership of the club for this period unless advised otherwise.
Club Mykonos Marina
Club Mykonos Marina [[Saldanha Bay#Club Mykonos Marina|Club Mykonos Marina]] 33°02.856'S, 018°02.336'E The marina is within a resort complex. 24 hour security. Fuel berth, laundry, WiFi, toilets, showers, bar, restaurant. Some shops. Some distance from all other services. Ask at the office about the travel lift, slip, boat services and hard standing.
- [email protected]; Tel: +27 (22) 707 7600; Fax: +27 (22) 707 7793; VHF channel 17
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | In Yachtport SA, Yacht Club, and Mykonos Marina |
| Electricity | In Yachtport SA, Yacht Club, and Mykonos Marina |
| Toilets | In Yachtport SA, Yacht Club, and Mykonos Marina |
| Showers | In Yachtport SA, Yacht Club, and Mykonos Marina |
| Laundry | In Yachtport SA, Yacht Club, and Mykonos Marina |
| Garbage | Bins around the port and in the marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | In Yachtport SA (bowser), at the fishing jetty]], and at Mykonos Marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | In Yachtport SA and Mykonos Marina |
| Internet | WiFi in Yachtport SA, Yacht Club, and Mykonos Marina |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
- Bar & restaurant in Mykonos Marina
- Café in Yachtport SA
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Saldanha Bay at the Wikipedia
- Noonsite
References
See South Africa.
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