weather patterns that swirl around the
confluence of three major oceans and
their currents, the Indian ocean, the
Southern ocean and, just on the other
side of the peninsula, the great Atlantic
ocean.
When we got into False Bay, the
Yacht Club greeted us with open arms
and invited us to dock front row and for
free for the week. The commodore had
heard that I had given my presentation
in Durban and wanted his members to
enjoy the same. We set up a date for
an evening in the club’s great hall then
set out to enjoy the Cape area. Cape Town is only a few dozen
and visit some really beautiful landscapes and wine vineyards.
miles away over the peninsula so I rented a Harley and set off
The boys were near their home and had various friends
to explore the area. I had been to Cape Town once before in
come for the day and even overnight out on the deck. I got
1975 when I was invited to fly my hang glider from the Table
the dinghy down and the two kayaks for them to explore
Top. I was able to meet some old friends from my flying days
the bay. one day the fathers arrived unannounced from their
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