There is no better way to celebrate all that is phenomenal about a Cape Town summer: a luxury catamaran anchored off Clifton, one of the most beautiful (and trendy) beaches on the planet, with the opportunity to dance, relax, swim and sip.
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The Elastic Scattering of Light, as Viewed Through a Flute
Sunset, at it’s most prosaic, can be defined as the disappearance of the sun over the westerly horizon. That horizon can be any geographic feature – from mountains to African plains to oceans. Waterfront Charters Sunset Champagne Cruises: the perfect way to witness Nature, Science, Scattering, Refraction and Effervescence.
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‘Tis the Season to be Jolly…
It is less than a month to Christmas Day, and there is very little doubt than any person in South Africa (or the bulk of the world, for that matter) is not aware of this fact. From late October the shops and malls take on the decorations and baubles that signify this special day, and Boney M and other warbling singers start belting out songs about Little Drummer Boys over the ubiquitous tannoys that are obligatory to every shopping centre on the planet.
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An Historic Bank where Needles Meet
The Agulhas Bank, the stretch of shallow sea that lies offshore from Cape Agulhas, has a history that impacts directly on those of us who live here in the Cape Peninsula.
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Nothing Bleak About This Black Friday
The fourth Friday in November has become known as Black Friday, and there is quite an intriguing background to this phenomenon. In its current form – the shopping extravaganza that overtakes most of the world – it has only been around since November 1951.
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A Race Without Equal
The Clipper Race is an annual event, and was the brainchild of Sir Robin Know-Johnston, the first man to sail single-handed and non-stop around the world, a feat achieved between 14th June 1968 and 22nd April 1969.
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A Ghostly Boat and a Shiny Schooner
Waterfront Charters beloved schooner Esperance has been missing in action for a couple of months. Unlike the Flying Dutchman, she has not been caught in a time warp; she has been undergoing an upgrading exercise.
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A Walk Backwards in Time
Waterfront Charters have been a proud part of the current V&A Waterfront development virtually since its inception. We have been offering cruises for well over a quarter of a century.
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Cape Town International Boat Show
With 4500 square metres of show space, you can bet that the professional organisers, Messe Frankfurt, have put together an incredible variety of exhibits and events.
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National Marine Week 2019: A Sea Change is Needed
Waterfront Charters love the ocean; after all, it supports our lifestyle and our industry. Guests aboard our luxury yachts and speedboats thrill to the sheer beauty of the aquatic environment, but it is time for every human on this planet to take heed of the warning signs.
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