A Training Playground
The Cape West Coast, stretching north from Table Mountain towards the Langebaan estuary, epitomises everything that is boarding bliss.
Faithful members of the board flock here to find all the elements they need in order to fuel their passion, specifically consistent wind, great weather and hundreds of miles of deserted beaches. Both windsurfing and kiteboarding are big along this section of coast, with Table Bay playing host to an annual migration of professional ‘wind chasers’ from around the globe.
According to these international hot shots, Dolphin Bay and Blouberg rate top of the list if you want to hook into the powerful winds buffeting the Cape Peninsula. If you’re a beginner in search of the perfect launch pad for your latest toy, then head further up the West Coast. Shark Bay and the rest of the Langebaan estuary boasts the perfect combo of steady wind and a chest-deep lagoon, thus positioning it as a shallow and perfectly safe training playground perfect for those who still need to learn the ropes.
Kayak or Kite Surf
Head on up the West Coast to discover a unique marine environment and rich bird life of the area by booking a half-day, full-day or weekend kayak safari. Day-trip into the Langebaan lagoon system or hit the waters of Cape Columbine Nature Reserve to play in the swells with inquisitive Cape fur seals.
Close encounters with southern right whales, huge sunfish and more than 250 species of resident and migratory birds are just some of the highlights of the region.
Windchasers: You'll love kite-boarding in Langebaan. With calm, warm waters and close-to-perfect wind conditions during the summer months, boarding is truly a breeze.
Langebaan, few towns in South Africa exude as much of a beachy-breakaway feel as this spread-out dorp shimmering along the West Coast shores...