Hey guys,
I'll be in Cape Town b/w June 12 and 16 and planning to go to Langebaan for the weekend. I know that it'll be winter but will be there any kiters during this period? Anybody who will be there at the same period? I don't like to Kite in the lagoon alone!!!!
I've been there during summer and it was great. I don't know if Cape Sport Centre stays open during winter.
Any info on water temperatures also in winter.
Advice appreciated.
Ciao,
Mo
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My advice is to mail cape sports centre and ask them. I have been down there but I don't live there. I am sure they would be happy to help you out, and could probably give better advice than me.
Alternatively, mail one of the other suppliers in Cape Town like Cabrinha if you want a second opinion (info@cabrinha.co.za) but in all honesty, I don't see them lying to anyone from overseas about the safety of certain places.
The euro's etc coming to Cape Town bring in a lot of business for the kitesurfing industry there, so they generally advise the guys correctly on the best places to stay, places to avoid, where not to go at night etc so they can enjoy repeat business when the guys come back again.
Alternatively, mail one of the other suppliers in Cape Town like Cabrinha if you want a second opinion (info@cabrinha.co.za) but in all honesty, I don't see them lying to anyone from overseas about the safety of certain places.
The euro's etc coming to Cape Town bring in a lot of business for the kitesurfing industry there, so they generally advise the guys correctly on the best places to stay, places to avoid, where not to go at night etc so they can enjoy repeat business when the guys come back again.
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Hi Moe
If you are taking the Flight to Cape Town You might as well go to Namibia Walvis Bay.
It has go more wind and is a bit warmer at that time of year and the flight is almost the same. Check out the web site http://www.free-air.net and write to Juergen. If you need any more info pleas contact me
Olaf
If you are taking the Flight to Cape Town You might as well go to Namibia Walvis Bay.
It has go more wind and is a bit warmer at that time of year and the flight is almost the same. Check out the web site http://www.free-air.net and write to Juergen. If you need any more info pleas contact me
Olaf
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Thanks Olaf,Olaf wrote:Hi Moe
If you are taking the Flight to Cape Town You might as well go to Namibia Walvis Bay.
It has go more wind and is a bit warmer at that time of year and the flight is almost the same. Check out the web site http://www.free-air.net and write to Juergen. If you need any more info pleas contact me
Olaf
Will check on the opportunity. Yet, I have some biz to do in Cape Town so it's a must to pass by there.
Ciao,
Mo
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bring your rain gear
unfortunately cape town has a mediterannean climate, which translates into rain.the clasic south easter that prevails in the summer months has quite a bit of thermal component. the wind direction in winter is out of the north and not as clean as the south easter.
on the kitesurf.co.za site they cover an interesting spot at brandvlei.
this is about 2 hours drive out of capetown which by american or euo standards is not an excessive sacrifice for a quick fix.good luck.
that site also has an online bulletin board that could provide you more info.
barry
on the kitesurf.co.za site they cover an interesting spot at brandvlei.
this is about 2 hours drive out of capetown which by american or euo standards is not an excessive sacrifice for a quick fix.good luck.
that site also has an online bulletin board that could provide you more info.
barry