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- | | image = Houtbay1.jpg | + | | lat= -34.05003| lon=18.35026 |
- | | imagetext = Hout Bay, South Africa | + | | name= Hout Bay |
+ | | portofentry= | ||
+ | | zoom= 15 | ||
+ | | chartlet = y | ||
+ | | image= Houtbay1.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= Hout Bay, South Africa | ||
+ | | summary= Hout Bay is surounded by mountains. It very beutiful, but subject to strong katabatic winds. | ||
+ | | notes= | ||
+ | | news= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
- | + | ; S.A.N | |
- | ; | + | : 1015 - Hout Bay |
- | : | + | ; BA |
- | + | : 636 - Table bay to False bay | |
- | + | : 2082 - Cape Columbine to Dager point–Hout bay | |
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* [[Simonstown to Hout Bay]] | * [[Simonstown to Hout Bay]] | ||
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
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The following waypoints should be used (as a guide only) in the approach to Hout Bay Harbour: | The following waypoints should be used (as a guide only) in the approach to Hout Bay Harbour: | ||
- | : {{mark|34|04. | + | : {{mark|34|04.000|S|18|21.000|E|name=wp1|type=waypoint|zoom=14}} (entrance to the bay) |
- | : {{mark|34|03. | + | : {{mark|34|03.200|S|18|21.300|E|name=wp2|type=waypoint|zoom=14}} |
- | : {{mark|34| | + | : {{mark|34|03.000|S|18|21.200|E|name=wp3|type=waypoint|zoom=14}} |
: {{mark|34|03.070|S|18|20.983|E|name=wp4|type=waypoint|zoom=14}} (harbour entrance) | : {{mark|34|03.070|S|18|20.983|E|name=wp4|type=waypoint|zoom=14}} (harbour entrance) | ||
- | + | ; {{Danger}} | |
- | * Vessels approaching from the North should give the mainland a wide berth past | + | * Vessels approaching from the North should give the mainland a wide berth past {{mark | type= danger| name=Oude Schip |lat=-34.02773|lon=18.30715|zoom=16}} as there are many submerged rocks in that area |
- | + | * All Vessels should note the presence of {{mark | type= danger| name=Vulcan Rock | lat=-34.06596| lon=18.30983| zoom=14}} a large semi-submerged rock that can not always be seen in the Northern approach. | |
- | * All Vessels should note the presence of Vulcan Rock | + | * Vessels approaching from the South should give {{mark | type= danger| name=Kommetjie | lat=-34.13639|lon=18.31636|zoom=14}} a wide berth due to large waves in that area at times |
- | == | + | ==Berthing== |
- | {{ | + | {{poi | lat= -34.05193| lon=18.34779 |
+ | | type= harbour | ||
+ | | name= Commercial Port | ||
+ | | altname= | ||
+ | | url = | ||
+ | | zoom= 16 | ||
+ | | portofentry= | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | imagetext= | ||
+ | | text= Substantial docks with large tires as fenders (don't forget fender-board) or raft up to a fishing boat. Electricity and water to be shared with commercial boats. A cheap, but noisy alternative when the fishing fleet works. No security gates, no showers. | ||
+ | : {{email|XX@XXX}}; Tel: {{phone|27|21| 7901750}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 16 | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | {{ | + | ===Marinas/Yacht Clubs=== |
+ | {{poi | lat= -34.05019|lon=18.34746 | ||
+ | | type= marina | ||
+ | | name= [[Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina]] | ||
+ | | altname= | ||
+ | | url = | ||
+ | | zoom= 17 | ||
+ | | portofentry= | ||
+ | | image= Hout_Bay1.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina<br/>''Photo: "Johnny24"'' | ||
+ | | text= | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | {{ | + | {{poi | lat= -34.0506| lon=18.34643 |
+ | | type= marina | ||
+ | | name= Atlantic Boat Club | ||
+ | | altname= ABC | ||
+ | | url = http://atlanticboatclub.co.za | ||
+ | | zoom= 17 | ||
+ | | portofentry= | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | imagetext= | ||
+ | | text= Walk on pontoons, electricity and water on the dock, good security, but no showers. Boats over 60 ft possible. Most expensive alternative in the port. | ||
+ | : {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|27|21|790 2930}}; Fax: {{fax|27|21|790 2499}}; VHF channel XX | ||
+ | : Address: Harbour Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | == | + | {{poi | lat= -34.05181| lon=18.34555 |
- | + | | type= marina | |
- | === | + | | name= Hout Bay Boatyard |
- | {{ | + | | altname= |
- | + | | url = | |
- | + | | zoom= 17 | |
+ | | portofentry= | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | imagetext= | ||
+ | | text= Boats over 60 ft possible. Small slipway, all repair facilities, electricity and water on the dock. Excellent security, tackle and bait shop, ice, very friendly office and comprehensive services. No showers. | ||
+ | : {{email|hbby@mweb.co.za}}; Tel: {{phone|27|21|790 5624}}; Fax: {{fax|27|21|790 3619}}; VHF channel XX | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | + | ==Anchorages== | |
- | + | {{Green|If you have some info on anchoring off please provide it..}} | |
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- | == | + | ==Amenities== |
- | + | {{tlist | |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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+ | |Water| In [[Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina]], [[#Atlantic Boat Club|Atlantic Boat Club]], [[#Hout Bay Boatyard|Hout Bay Boatyard]], and [[#Commercial Port|Commercial Port]] | ||
+ | |Electricity| In [[Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina]], [[#Atlantic Boat Club|Atlantic Boat Club]], [[#Hout Bay Boatyard|Hout Bay Boatyard]], and [[#Commercial Port|Commercial Port]] | ||
+ | |Toilets| In [[Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina]], [[#Atlantic Boat Club|Atlantic Boat Club]], and [[#Hout Bay Boatyard|Hout Bay Boatyard]] | ||
+ | |Showers| In [[Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina]] | ||
+ | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Garbage| Bins in the [[#Commercial Port|Commercial Port]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |header|Supplies | ||
+ | |Fuel| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |header|Services | ||
+ | |Repairs| In [[#Hout Bay Boatyard|Hout Bay Boatyard]] | ||
+ | |Internet| WiFi In [[Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina]] | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Provisioning== | ||
+ | {{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}} | ||
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+ | ==Eating out== | ||
+ | {{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.}} | ||
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+ | ==Transportation== | ||
+ | Close to a [[Cape Town]] bus route and taxi | ||
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+ | ==Tourism== | ||
+ | ====History==== | ||
+ | {{Green|Give a short history of the port.}} | ||
- | === | + | ====Places to Visit==== |
- | + | {{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}} | |
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* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
* {{Wikivoyage}} | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
+ | * [https://www.noonsite.com/Countries/SouthAfrica/HoutBay Noonsite] | ||
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- | ==References | + | ==References== |
- | ''See [[South_Africa#References | + | ''See [[South_Africa#References|South Africa]]''. |
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{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]]}} | {{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]]}} | ||
- | [[Category:Ports - South Africa]] | + | [[Category:Ports - South Africa]] [[Category:Marinas - South Africa]] |
Latest revision as of 21:10, 20 August 2018
Hout Bay
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Hout Bay is surounded by mountains. It very beutiful, but subject to strong katabatic winds.
Charts
- S.A.N
- 1015 - Hout Bay
- BA
- 636 - Table bay to False bay
- 2082 - Cape Columbine to Dager point–Hout bay
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
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
The following waypoints should be used (as a guide only) in the approach to Hout Bay Harbour:
- wp1 [[Hout Bay#wp1|wp1]] 34°04.000′S, 18°21.000′E (entrance to the bay)
- wp2 [[Hout Bay#wp2|wp2]] 34°03.200′S, 18°21.300′E
- wp3 [[Hout Bay#wp3|wp3]] 34°03.000′S, 18°21.200′E
- wp4 [[Hout Bay#wp4|wp4]] 34°03.070′S, 18°20.983′E (harbour entrance)
- Danger:
- Vessels approaching from the North should give the mainland a wide berth past Oude Schip [[Hout Bay#Oude Schip|Oude Schip]] 34°01.664'S, 018°18.429'E as there are many submerged rocks in that area
- All Vessels should note the presence of Vulcan Rock [[Hout Bay#Vulcan Rock|Vulcan Rock]] 34°03.958'S, 018°18.590'E a large semi-submerged rock that can not always be seen in the Northern approach.
- Vessels approaching from the South should give Kommetjie [[Hout Bay#Kommetjie|Kommetjie]] 34°08.183'S, 018°18.982'E a wide berth due to large waves in that area at times
Berthing
Commercial Port
Substantial docks with large tires as fenders (don't forget fender-board) or raft up to a fishing boat. Electricity and water to be shared with commercial boats. A cheap, but noisy alternative when the fishing fleet works. No security gates, no showers.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +27 (21) 7901750; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 16
Marinas/Yacht Clubs
Atlantic Boat Club
Walk on pontoons, electricity and water on the dock, good security, but no showers. Boats over 60 ft possible. Most expensive alternative in the port.
- [email protected]; Tel: +27 (21) 790 2930; Fax: +27 (21) 790 2499; VHF channel XX
- Address: Harbour Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
Hout Bay Boatyard
Boats over 60 ft possible. Small slipway, all repair facilities, electricity and water on the dock. Excellent security, tackle and bait shop, ice, very friendly office and comprehensive services. No showers.
- [email protected]; Tel: +27 (21) 790 5624; Fax: +27 (21) 790 3619; VHF channel XX
Anchorages
If you have some info on anchoring off please provide it..
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina, Atlantic Boat Club, Hout Bay Boatyard, and Commercial Port |
Electricity | In Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina, Atlantic Boat Club, Hout Bay Boatyard, and Commercial Port |
Toilets | In Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina, Atlantic Boat Club, and Hout Bay Boatyard |
Showers | In Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | Bins in the Commercial Port |
Supplies | |
Fuel | ? |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
Services | |
Repairs | In Hout Bay Boatyard |
Internet | WiFi In Hout Bay Yacht Club Marina |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
Transportation
Close to a Cape Town bus route and taxi
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
References
See South Africa.
Comments
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