It's Navy Festival time again!

The South African Navy once again opens its doors to the people of South Africa to come and be part of this fun-filled festival in Simon’s Town on 05-07 March 2010 at the East Dockyard.
Entrance to the festival is free and gates will open daily at 10am until 6pm. There will be various events in the main arena that both young and old will find entertaining. This year the German Navy will also be part of the festivities.
Here are some of the standard attractions to look forward to during the festival
• South African Navy ships and submarines including the German Naval Ships will be open for public viewing.
• Tug rides
• Flea Market
• Children’s activities
The following events will take place in the Arena area
• Gun Run Display
• Navy Band performance
• Fire Fighting Display Competition
• Naval Dog Display
• Mast Display
• SA Navy Precision Drill
• The Sea Cadets Precision Drill
• Izivunguvungu Youth Band
There will be various live displays such as:
• Ship boarding display by the Maritime Reaction Squadron;
• Lynx & Oryx Helicopters display;
• Live cannon firings;
• South African Navy diving display;
• Tug ballet; and
• Silver Falcons.
The following major events will also take place during Navy festival
05 March 20:00 Dry Dock Concert at (Free Entry)
06 March 09:00 Right of Entry Parade through Simon’s Town
06 March 17:45 Navy Choir performance in SAS SIMONSBERG Cinema (Free Entry)
06 March 20:00 Night Gunnery Shoot from Lower North Gun Battery
07 March 17:20 - 18:00 Retreat Ceremony

For direct Enquiries regarding the SA Navy Festival Please contact Sub-Lieutenant Leverne Benjamin on (021) 787 4620

For more information on Simon’s Town or where to stay in or near Simon’s Town please contact Cape Point Route. We look forward to welcoming you to Simon’s Town.