Tag Archives: South Africa
Foreign Yachts Charged New Tax in South Africa
Yachties extending their stay in South Africa are being threatened with having their vessels impounded unless they temporarily import them, or face having to pay fines. Customs officials are springing laws on them that apply to commercial vessels, causing confusion … Continue reading
Inflatable Attacked by Great White Two Miles Offshore
Yikes! These guys were lucky they were able to get away. An inflatable fishing boat survived an attack by a great white shark off Strandfontein, South Africa. The boat was anchored two miles out to sea when the shark attacked. … Continue reading
Dekker Rounds Cape Point in 50 Knot Winds
We’re not sure why on such a short passage, Laura Dekker hadn’t looked for a better weather window to round this treacherous area, but luckily she made it through unscathed despite the gnarly conditions. Laura Dekker, 16-year-old Dutch/New Zealand solo … Continue reading
Cruisers Collide with Container, Lose Boat
Yikes! These incidents are a good reminder that cruisers need to constantly be on the lookout. Don’t believe that containers are no longer a threat to cruising sailors. Only two weeks ago, solo French racing sailor Mathieu Claveau’s small yacht … Continue reading
Posted in Dock Talk
Tagged Atlantic, boating accidents, Container Collisions, rescues, South Africa
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Shipwreck Off South Africa Endangers Thousands of Penguins
Whoever was on watch this day is in big trouble. Environmentalists and salvors are negotiating with the South African and British governments to provide a ship to launch a rescue operation at Nightingale Island in the Tristan da Cunha chain, … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising Green
Tagged oil spills, shipwrecks, South Africa, The Oliva, Tristan da Cuhna chain
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