Hi divers As will all things these days we need to keep up with the Joneses (hi Tami!) so this newsletter comes to you courtesy of mailchimp. There may be hiccups, glitches and the odd… Continue reading…
The Living Shores of Southern Africa – George & Margo Branch It took me a while to get my hands on a copy of this classic volume by Margo and George Branch, with photography by… Continue reading…
If you’ve ever driven to Simon’s Town along the False Bay coastal road, you’ll have passed the wreck of the SS Clan Stuart on your left. The engine block sticks out of the water at… Continue reading…
Shore diving in Cape Town can feel quite adventurous, often requiring as much mountaineering skill (with 20 kilograms of kit on your back) as it does buoyancy control! A Frame (also called Oatlands Point) is… Continue reading…
The South African west coast is characterised by the tall, beautiful brownish green sea plants called kelp. These plants thrive in cold (below 20 degrees celcius), nutrient-rich, highly aerated water, and the strong wave action… Continue reading…
Also called perlemoen, abalone were among the creatures I was most excited to see when I started diving. As a child, I’d collect their shells on the beach at Betty’s Bay, and admire the mother… Continue reading…
