Immerse yourself

If you love spending time by the sea, in the sea and under the sea, why not enhance your experience with these courses?

Lifeguard | Big Bay Lifesaving

Lifeguarding naturally requires a high level of fitness, skill and compassion – and of course you’ll have to study, train and complete the lifeguard award before you’re able to don the coveted red shorts. However, if you’re passionate about giving back to the community and spending time in the place that you love, why not embark on a lifeguard course with Big Bay Lifesaving? The course takes between 8 – 12 weeks, every Sunday from 09:00 to 13:00, and will prepare you for completing the Junior and Senior Lifeguard Awards.

bigbaylifesaving.co.za

Work on a Yacht | Ocean Star Sailing

If you’re a fan of Below Deck, you might dream about summers in the Med spent working aboard a superyacht as a steward, deckhand or chef! Did you know that Cape Town has its very own sailing academy? Ocean Star Sailing is based at the V&A Waterfront and offers a variety of practical and theoretical courses that will equip you for life at sea, whether you’ll be interior or exterior. From safety and skipper courses to mixology, silver service and food hygiene courses, the comprehensive programmes cover everything you need to know and give you an internationally-recognised qualification.

oceanstarsailing.com

SCUBA Dive | Pisces Divers

Discover the beautiful world beneath the waves when you learn how to SCUBA dive! You’ll need to get your PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certification first, though, but once complete you’ll be able to dive anywhere in the world. Pisces Divers offers an open water course that takes four days and is open to anyone over 10 years of age that has adequate swimming skills and is in good physical health. The course includes training in the on-site pool, dives at a local training beach as well as at some of Cape Town’s most amazing dive sites.

piscesdivers.co.za

Forage from Rock Pools | Veld and Sea

One of the best ways to appreciate the ocean is through a coastal foraging course, where you’ll take to the rock pools of Scarborough for the day. On the course offered by Veld and Sea, you’ll be guided through gathering mussels and the edible seaweeds that one can harvest from the pools, and how to safely remove them without damaging the delicate marine ecosystem. Once your basket is full, you’ll return to the Veld and Sea kitchens to prepare lunch, learning firsthand how to create a delicious meal from the collected goodies.

veldandsea.com

Surf | Cape Town Surf School

If you wistfully watch others riding the waves when you’re at the beach, maybe now’s the year to learn how to do it yourself? Visit the Cape Town Surf School in Blouberg for surf lessons from the experts – either one-on-one or in a group – where you’ll also be able to rent wetsuits and boards and can try the sport on for size before committing to your own gear. Single lessons of 90 minutes are available as well as packages, and they’re ideal for beginners as well as advanced surfers looking to improve their technique.

capetownsurfschool.com

COY Restaurant now open at the V&A Waterfront

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Like COY is housed in a stand-alone building between the Bascule Bridge and the Robinson Dry Dock. It sits on the water’s edge, offering stunning views of the luxurious marina with its grand yachts on one side and the bustle of fishing boats passing through the operational harbor on the other. Table […]

The case for supporting local

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Like The world has been a global village for decades. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the risks and threats arising from the heavy reliance many economies had placed on sourcing their goods internationally—often at the expense of local industry. In this article, Karen Keylock, National Retail Services Manager at Nedbank […]

Welcome to ‘The Capital Circle’: A New Way To Be Rewarded

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Like The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts is thrilled to announce the relaunch and renaming of its popular La Famiglia rewards programme. Now known as The Capital Circle, this exciting update still offers guests an uncomplicated, no-frills, and no-fuss rewards experience as well as the chance to win exciting monthly prizes. The […]

the 2024 Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Like For the first time in the event’s history, the highly anticipated Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run will start and finish at the exquisite Crocworld Conservation Centre on the KZN South Coast. Competitors are encouraged to book now for the race taking place on Sunday, 22 September 2024, with Crocworld announcing […]

Why supporting local matters

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Like South Africans have so much to be proud of right now – our Olympians, our sports teams, and our enduring resilience. But when was the last time you supported a local business? With unemployment rates soaring, backing home-grown entrepreneurs is more critical than ever for creating jobs and driving economic growth. […]

New Cabernet Sauvignon plantings and trellis system

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Like Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is making strategic investments in new Cabernet Sauvignon plantings, and experimenting with an alternative trellis system, as part of its ongoing commitment to expressing its unique terroir. This initiative also supports the renowned estate’s focus on sustainable viticulture. Six hectares of new Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards […]