Links

Links I hope you will find helpful. Please feel free to contact me should you wish to exchange links or correct any info.

Camp and Climb

Outdoor gear specialists. Suppliers of quality gear for camping, hiking, climbing and more.

42 Marine Drive, Paarden Eiland | Tel: 021 510 8112

http://ww.campandclimb.co.za/ | @campandclimb

CapeNature

CapeNature is responsible for managing more than 20 reserves and parks in the Western Cape: Cederberg Wilderness Area, Bird Island Nature Reserve, Rocherpan Nature Reserve, Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area, Limietberg Nature Reserve, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve, Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve, Marloth Nature Reserve, Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Walker Bay Nature Reserve, Salmonsdam Nature Reserve, De Mond Nature Reserve, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, Boosmansbos Wilderness Area, Anysberg Nature Reserve, Swartberg Nature Reserve, Gamkaberg Nature Reserve, Garden Route and Little Karoo, Outeniqua Nature Reserve, Goukamma Nature Reserve, Keurbooms River Nature Reserve, Robberg Nature Reserve.

www.capenature.org.za

Cape Union Mart

Large retail chain carrying a wide range of equipment. I have also had problems with them not stocking spares etc for some of their items — but then this seems to be par for the course for South African retailers. Don’t bother shopping at any of the branches, they are poorly stocked — head straight for their massive Adventure Centre at Canal Walk: it carries a larger selection of goods, and many items not stocked in the branches. It is heaven for any outdoor enthusiast!

www.capeunionmart.co.za

CityROCK

Indoor climbing venue with plenty of routes on the climbing walls and a bouldering section. There is a fully stocked gear shop – Seven Summits / Mountain Mail Order has in fact just moved in and the two have merged! You can rent climbing shoes and harnesses if you are new to the sport (you can rent gear to use outside of the venue as well). Helpful, friendly staff add to the great camaraderie that I have found to be a hallmark of the climbing fraternity!

c/o Collingwood & Anson, Observatory, Cape Town | 021 447 1326 | http://www.cityrock.co.za

Century City Canoe Club

6kms of waterways in Century City run past residential, commercial, retail property & Intaka Island providing an urban paddle. http://www.centurycitycanoeclub.co.za/

Climb ZA

The home of rock climbing and bouldering in South Africa! Loads of articles and videos, route information, and a lively and sometimes controversial Forum. http://www.climb.co.za/

Cristy Sports

Cristy Sports are actually tent manufacturers. The store also carries a large range of outdoor gear. 35 Kendal Road, Diepriver, Cape Town | 021 712 5020

http://www.cristys.co.za/

Drifters

Outdoor gear specialist retailer.

Cape Quarter, Somerset Road, Green Point | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Drifters-Xtreme-Sports/149478241786797

first Ascent

Specialist outdoor gear manufacturer. I have a couple of first Ascent products and I love them. It feels like a lot of effort is going into this brand, and the range is growing rapidly.

www.firstascent.co.za

Moon-Phases Calendar

Website listing a calendar with the phases of the moon.

http://www.moon-phases.net/calendar/

NSRI

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is run by 980 highly skilled, unpaid volunteers who are on standby day and night throughout the year. I cannot tell you how thankful I am whenever I see them cruising close at hand at all the surfski races. Thanks guys!

http://www.nsri.org.za/

Ocean Rhythm

For all you need to know about the ocean tides. http://www.satides.co.za/

The Paddling Centre

On-line suppliers of all things paddling, and source of invaluable, friendly advice & service from champion paddlers Dawed & Nikki Mocke and their team.

http://www.thepaddlingcentre.com/

SANParks

South African National Parks is responsible for managing much of our national heritage, and is responsible for the following: Groenkloof, Kruger, Table Mountain, Marakele, Golden Gate, Camdeboo, Mountain Zebra, Addo Elephant, Garden Route National Park (Tsitsikamma, Knysna, & Wilderness), Bontebok, Agulhas, West Coast, Karoo, Namaqua, |Ai-|Ais / Richtersveld, Augrabies, Kgalagadi, Mapungubwe, Tankwa Karoo and Mokala.