Boat slipway7/28/2023 The concrete jetty to the side of the slipway is suitable for loading, unloading and boarding the boats, and has a few small cleats where the boat can be tied off for a short periodĭiving charters seldom operate from this slip if a strong South-easter is forecast, as diving conditions will usually be poor and the ride uncomfortable. The water at the slipway is shallow at low tide, with a sand bottom at the slip but there are some submerged rocks near the end of the breakwater. Launching and recovery are possible in most weather conditions, but can be a little tricky in a strong north-wester. The position of the slipway and a short breakwater provide good protection from waves from most directions. S34☁3'49.63" E018☂8'25.12" (Slipway ramp)Ībout 7.7 km south of central Simon's Town, and 48km from central Cape Town by road. The same baboons frequent the club parking area and it is necessary to keep unattended car doors locked, but at least the baboons will not steal your dive gear or wallet, unless it smells edible. The club facilities are available to a limited extent to customers of member charter boats, and security is considerably better than at Miller's Point main parking area on a busy day. However it is convenient when the main slip is overwhelmed by fishing ski-boats and several of the local charter boats have membership so they can launch there when it suits them better. This slipway is less protected from southerly winds and waves and the bottom is rocky, so it is not usable at very low tides. There is a more exposed slipway at Rumbly Bay on the south side of Miller's Point, at the Cape Boat Club, which is available to members. Responsible person is probably the Kalk Bay harbourmaster. In theory, controlled by MCM, but they are never there when the fishing boats need controlling. Dive the east side of the bay or stay at home on these occasions. This happens about twice a year and the dates are known long in advance. There are also occasions when running or cycling races are held on the M4 and the road is effectively closed for the day. There are occasionally problems when the snoek are running or a fishing competition is held and dive boats are unofficially denied access. This is a popular facility and is much used by commercial fishermen, sport fishermen, dive charter boats and private dive boats as it is convenient for most of the dive sites on the west side of False Bay. There is public access for boats with seaworthiness certificates and licensed skippers. The “Hymie Steyn Ramp” was built with funds contributed jointly by Cape Boat and Ski-Boat Club and the Department of Sport and Recreation. The Miller's Point public slipway is mostly used by divers during winter when diving in False Bay is at its peak, due to the prevalence of heavy south westerly swell on the west facing coastlines and the absence of strong south easterly winds. Typical Cape Town winter diving scene at the Miller's Point slipway parking lot
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