Cape Town Sports Travel

Although many divers bemoan the cold water of Cape Town, it is the kelp beds that thrive in the cold water that give the coast such a rich diversity of sea life. Justin's Cave on the Atlantic side and Castle Rocks in False Bay are rated as some of the best. If you're boat-diving, the five wrecks (sunk deliberately between 1972 and 1983 to form artificial reefs) in Smitswinkel Bay are colourful and a haven for marine life.

If you're after a thrill, you can also dive in the predator tank at the Aquarium in Cape Town, where you can get up close and personal with ragged tooth sharks and a variety of large fish.

SCUBA gear

Theme: Scuba Diving

Directions: Smitswinkel bay is near Simonstown and the Aquarium is in the V&A Waterfront

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	MOUNTAIN CLIMBING. Tip Rating:

By PEE-WEE

on November 29, 2003

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CLIMBING.

Cape Town is the home of the Mountain Club of South Africa.
It advises on climbs in the area.

The club offers mountaineering, climbing and hiking oppotunities and is involved in mountain search and rescue as well.
The Mountain Club of South Africa was established in 1891.

Climbing gear.

Theme: Climbing

Address: Mountain Club of South Africa Cape Town.

Phone: 021 465 3412

Website: www.mcsacapetown@iafrica.com

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	Planning your trip? Tip Rating:

Updated By glennkasner

on February 27, 2008

Planning a trip of any kind to South Africa?
May I suggest you contact Maritha at Winners Tours to assist you with your requirements.
They have been awarded the contract to do the land arrangements for the 2008 IPU (Inter-Parliamentary Union) conference to be held in Cape Town later this year. Placing 2000+ delegates into beds takes some doing

Theme: Other

Address: Cape Town

Phone: +27 21 419 5544

Directions: Suite 202/3 Newport House, Prestwich Street, Green Point, 8012

Website: www.winnerstours.co.za

Other Contact: +27 021 421 0321(fax)

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	Milnerton Lagoon Tip Rating:

By cokes

on January 11, 2005

When Driving from Blouberg Strand to Cape Town you drive over the Milnerton Lagoon. I must say its something worth seeing. Its absolutely beautiful and everytime I went pass there you always seem to get people wind surfing and kite flying and so forth.

Well I did a bit of research and for those sporty people. Check out the link below for sports activities to do at the lagoon.

Theme: Surfing

Address: 1 Marine Drive

Phone: +27 21 5578600

Directions: Milnerton Lagoon Mouth , next to Blouberg Strand.

Website: www.tourismcapetown.co.za/za/guide/108582sy,en,SCH1/objectId,SPF11882za,curr,ZAR,parentId,RGN23za,season,at1,selectedEntry,sport/intern.html

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	Cape to Rio Tip Rating:

Updated By cokes

on December 17, 2004

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Cape to Rio

The 3,600-mile Cape to Rio yacht race takes sailors across the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Town, South Africa, to Isla da Trinidade and then to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

This Race normally takes place in the begining of summer in Cape Town.

Yacht

Theme: Boating/Sailing

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	The Two Oceans Marathon Tip Rating:

By cokes

on May 10, 2005

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Chapmans Peek

Well this is the most scenic Marathon and the 2nd most popular Marathon in South Africa. Its a gruelly coarse as runners run over around the Cape Mountains but has spectacular scenary and which also attracts runners from all over the world.

This race is run every year on the Saturday before Easter.

For more details on the race and equipment be sure to check out the website provided.

Theme: Other

Directions: Check this link for the route http://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/route.asp

Website: http://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/

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	Sand Boarding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tip Rating:

By Zoe_bcn

on September 20, 2002

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Cape Town has a lot of nice and good places to practise different sports.
The surfers has there a lot of beaches to choose!!!
I couldnt practise the "Sand Boarding" but if you can I recommend you to do it... its more or less the same than snowboarding but on the white sand......

You wont need to wear any special equipment.... just your sunglasses, shorts and.... i think that's all.......

Theme: Extreme Sports

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	Stay cool... Tip Rating:

By JackiKasner

on July 9, 2005

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Public session

Well, I love Ice Skating. We've got a lovely Olimpic size Ice Rink, still pretty new. It is great to spend time with your mates there and to have a laugh.

Dress warmly!!! After all, it is an Ice Rink. You can hire skates from the rink if you do not have your own.

Theme: Other

Address: Grand West Casino - Vanguard Drive Goodwood

Phone: +27 021 5352260

Directions: Follow the Casino signs off the N1.

Website: http://www.icerink.co.za/

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	Newlands Cricket Stadium Tip Rating:

By cokes

on December 18, 2004

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Newlands Cricket Stadium

Well this another of the Great Cricket grounds South Africa has to offer.

This Cricket Grounds host lots of International Cricket countries. Some games of the 2003 Cricket World Cup was played here.

Theme: Sports Watching

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	Bridge Swinging Tip Rating:

By CEP1863

on February 17, 2006

You are standing on Gourits Bridge secured by the harness whilst someone counts 3-2-1 jump and you do - or at least I did. Leap, fall, jump or dive off the platform while being securely attached to the opposite bridge – the ultimate swing. Feel the rush of the air past your face as you swing over the riverbed below, underneath the bridge to the other side. This is great for those who don’t like to jump head first – here you don’t hang upside down but go off feet first ensuring that you are in an upright position at all times.

Cost 160 rand for a single person jumping, 220 rand if you want to jump as a pair. You can get a cd rom of your jump for an extra 90 rand.

Make sure you have good suitable footwear on as there is a climb back to the top once you have jumped