It sure has been busy. I attended a workshop in Somerset West on the 3rd and 4th September - fresh from my spring splash and was great to hear the planning and action from the region in preparation for the 2010 Soccer World Cup to be hosted in South Africa - made me really excited.
Of course World Cup Rugby 2007 has started in France so eyes glued to the TV screens and we wish the Springboks the ultimate success and hope they bring the trophy home! Meanwhile the action is happening on home soil with Twenty 20 cricket, so more major sporting distractions for us all.
But somehow despite all the international competitions, the Cape Point Route has still been a buzz with festival fever. Last weekend was the Simon's Town Penguin Festival - we were priviledged to be invited to the opening launch and auction which was a real BEACH PARTY at Boulders Beach Lodge. Thanks to the team there for a fantastic evening and hope you raised loads of money for the penguins and SANCCOB. There seemed to be generous opening of wallets!
The weekend was jam packed with the environmental marquee on Jubilee Square as one of the main hits of the festival. Fascinating shows and talks, displays and activity were centered around the festival theme of preserving the environment in which we live. I am absolutely convinced no other festival is as environmentally conscious as the Simon's Town Penguin Festival - well done to the organisers and the community for highlighting the needs and concerns we face in today's global world.
But it was certainly not all doom and gloom - we had fun by participating in the Anything that Floats competition. Cape Point Route made an iceberg and had penguins on holiday cruising into the Simon's Town harbour where we were proud to win the most Seaworthy craft. (not too hard as we cheated and used a existing boat!)We were super impressed with the Girl Guide's Yellow Submarine float and faced stiff competition from King Neptune and his maidens from Mach 1 Security, although it may have been more leisurely to be pulled along by a kayak?!
The 5 km Fun Run/ Walk/ Waddle was just a little to close in time for us to get off the water and to the start line for a jog past the penguin colony, but we were delighted to see Darden Lotz of SANCCOB coming in for 3rd place in the Ladies section. Well done.
I will try and get some Penguin Festival Pictures up soon despite more excitement with the Baysider.com Spring Regatta on its way this weekend. When you see spinnakers and sails out in Fish Hoek Bay - it's the regatta. And if you want to get closer to the action call the False Bay Yacht Club on 021 786 1703 to book a spot in the spectator boat that will be heading out for the start of the day's racing. A chance not to be missed.
Cheers for now and enjoy the whales - daily sightings, lots of playing, leaping, lob tailing and spyhopping action from the sea giants!
Sally
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Spring has Sprung
WOW - where did the time ago. Suddenly the weather is getting warmer and the days are longer and boy oh boy are things gearing up towards summer.
We started September with a Spring Splash! “Spring has sprung” declared Peter Davies, of Moonbay Guesthouse after a refreshing swim with a group of like-minded souls in the ocean at Fish Hoek beach on Saturday morning the 1st September.
With the official start of spring, Cape Point Route resuscitated the South Peninsula with an invitation to the people of Cape Town to join them for a group swim to shrug off the winter blues and celebrate the start of season.
A crowd gathered in front of Fish Hoek Galley and onlookers cheered as the winter coats, fleeces and beanies were peeled off by the brave swimmers. An apparently dreary day was not evident in the slightest as the crowd shouted “Freeze” for the group photograph.
Barbara Elshove-Schmidt of the Cape Point Route Destination Marketing Organisation for the Cape Peninsula welcomed young and old to the Cape Point Route and was delighted to see such a large turnout. Mr Eichel of Fish Hoek Galley blew the siren which heralded the dash for the waters of False Bay.
The yelps, shrieks, laughter and splashing surprised 3 whales who were having a morning cruise around Fish Hoek Bay but with true southern hospitality they welcomed everyone and in fact put on a show for swimmers and onlookers alike.
“We’ll be back next year” echoed the voices; “We feel so good” and “what a great way to start the weekend”, were some of the comments as the swimmers chatted after the splash with freshly brewed coffee in hand.
“This is sure to be an annual event for the peninsula” said Sally Grierson of Cape Point Route as everyone has been so enthusiastic to welcome spring and share this beautiful part of the world in which we live, work and play. “It’s a celebration of the south and the upcoming events in September – including the Earthwave Swim in Muizenberg on Sunday, the Simon’s Town Penguin Festival on the 15th and 16th and the Baysider.com Spring Regatta on the last 2 weekends of the month” concluded Barbara. Thanks to everyone who participated and we will see you all next year.
By Sally
We started September with a Spring Splash! “Spring has sprung” declared Peter Davies, of Moonbay Guesthouse after a refreshing swim with a group of like-minded souls in the ocean at Fish Hoek beach on Saturday morning the 1st September.
With the official start of spring, Cape Point Route resuscitated the South Peninsula with an invitation to the people of Cape Town to join them for a group swim to shrug off the winter blues and celebrate the start of season.
A crowd gathered in front of Fish Hoek Galley and onlookers cheered as the winter coats, fleeces and beanies were peeled off by the brave swimmers. An apparently dreary day was not evident in the slightest as the crowd shouted “Freeze” for the group photograph.
Barbara Elshove-Schmidt of the Cape Point Route Destination Marketing Organisation for the Cape Peninsula welcomed young and old to the Cape Point Route and was delighted to see such a large turnout. Mr Eichel of Fish Hoek Galley blew the siren which heralded the dash for the waters of False Bay.
The yelps, shrieks, laughter and splashing surprised 3 whales who were having a morning cruise around Fish Hoek Bay but with true southern hospitality they welcomed everyone and in fact put on a show for swimmers and onlookers alike.
“We’ll be back next year” echoed the voices; “We feel so good” and “what a great way to start the weekend”, were some of the comments as the swimmers chatted after the splash with freshly brewed coffee in hand.
“This is sure to be an annual event for the peninsula” said Sally Grierson of Cape Point Route as everyone has been so enthusiastic to welcome spring and share this beautiful part of the world in which we live, work and play. “It’s a celebration of the south and the upcoming events in September – including the Earthwave Swim in Muizenberg on Sunday, the Simon’s Town Penguin Festival on the 15th and 16th and the Baysider.com Spring Regatta on the last 2 weekends of the month” concluded Barbara. Thanks to everyone who participated and we will see you all next year.
By Sally
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