The slipway and boarding area can be slippery when wet. Lock up and don't leave anything tempting visible in the car. Security of vehicles parked outside is uncertain. In this case, drive in and park, you will be charged on exit.
Security is probably better than it was before this parking area was available, but the attendants may not be on duty when you arrive. They are used for building and repairing ships and boats, and for launching and retrieving small boats on trailers towed by automobiles and flying boats on their undercarriage. There is a charge of R10 per day (2016) for parking in a fenced parking lot just outside the club grounds. A slipway, also known as boat ramp or launch or boat deployer, is a ramp on the shore by which ships or boats can be moved to and from the water. There is also a bar and kitchen, which serves acceptable fast food items at reasonable prices, but the staff is small, and on a crowded day the wait may be long.Ī launching fee of R40? is charged for boats. The clubhouse, when open, has clean toilets in good condition, but this is not a changing area or intended for wet access. There is a floating jetty in working condition, but somewhat shabby, and the access walkway can be very steep and rather slippery at low tide. Other parking is even less convenient along the road to Mouille Point. Some days in high season it is difficult to find parking, but divers are usually there before the restaurant patrons arrive. Daily rate applies, and get a receipt as there have been scams by people impersonating attendants. There is a tarred parking lot next door with a reasonable amount of parking, shared by a restaurant. This rule is applied unpredictably, so you may be able to unload and then park outside. Only the launch vehicle and trailer are allowed inside. Oddball Miniatures Oddity Miniatures Odyssey Slipways. Usually used in summer, when diving conditions on the Atlantic seaboard are more likely to be good.ĭivers are not officially allowed to bring their vehicles into the club premises, even for loading the boat. Lost Minis Wiki is a non-profit site dedicated to identifying, photographing and documenting. -34.90123 18.41543 2 Oceana Power Boat Club slipway: S33° 54.074' E018° 24.926' However its also a popular launch site for fishermen, and when the Snoek or Yellowtail are running, access can be almost impossible.Access is controlled by Oceana Power Boat Club.