What to Do If a Bluebottle Stings You Bluebottles, also known as Portuguese Man O’ War, are common on beaches and can deliver painful stings. While not usually life-threatening, their stings require prompt care. Here’s what to do: 1. Get Out of the Water If stung, move to a safe place on the beach to …
A rip tide, or rip current, is a strong, narrow flow of water that moves away from the shore, typically through a break in sandbars, near piers, or rocky areas. It forms when waves push water toward the shore, and that water funnels back to sea in a concentrated channel. Rip currents can pull swimmers …
Source credit: capetownetc.com Published by Jan-Hendrik De Villiers on August 3, 2024 Herewith the updated information on the submarine museum website https://assegaaisubmarinemuseum.durablesites.com/ Former South African Navy Daphne-class submarine, the SAS Assegaai, was moved from the dockyard to the new annexe of the Naval Museum in Simon’s Town, on Thursday. The move has been described as ‘truly monumental’, as it …
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South Africa may be known for its Big Five, but the marine wildlife is just as impressive! Every year, Southern right whales take a vacation in Cape waters, treating Cape Town locals to a display of breaching, fluking, spouting, and spyhopping. Here’s what you need to know about whale watching in Cape Town. Of …
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Why should yoy make Simon’s Town your next holiday destination? Today Simon’s Town is home to the South African Navy and the False Bay Yacht Club, conveniently situated adjacent to the Simon’s Town Waterfront Centre in the town. Boat charters and sea kayaking are some of the many activities offered from the centre and professionally …
