Yachtport
Conference in Saldanha

Yachtport SA, is a purpose designed and built marine lift facility and luxury yacht marina which is situated in the Port of Saldanha, 60 nautical miles northwest of Cape Town.

Keep in mind the large workshop available for indoor repairs this winter. This bird must of at a very young age hurt it's own wing and never taken flight. It appeared as if the bird's parents were bringing it food and allowed the bird to survive. The progress of the rehabilitation of the bird was followed by our Staff over the months. Recently, the bird has vacated Yachtport for the first time and made a home at the nearby fishing factory. We therefore wish this bird farewell and will miss it's company. Sailing Vessel Spirit of Adventure, one of Yachtport's long-term hard-stand vessels, is receiving a thorough inspection and touch up. The lifting/canting keel and composite mast of this custom Open 60 yacht is being inspected and serviced before her long awaited voyage to Europe. Hull buffing, maintenance and systems check are underway to ensure the yacht takes on the Atlantic Ocean in Bristol fashion. Yachtport's latest Blue Flag activity involved teaching our local youth of water awareness. The pupils were made aware on how important water is for us, animals and plants. Use a bucket of water instead of a hose pipe when washing a car. This is to go the extra mile on Wednesdays by using as little water as possible. Lastly, each pupil was given a colouring in picture to complete with in 30 minutes. Together with the teacher, 4 pictures were chosen that stood out. The chosen pupils received a voucher to enjoy in our restaurant at our marina. In addition the whole class also received a lucky box reward and a fun booklet full of water saving tips for their wonderful interaction and taking part in this activity. Through activities like these, Yachtport is able to contribute to the local community by educating the youth on the environment and challenge these young minds to apply water conscience practices in their homes. Getting on a yacht and sailing into the sunset sounds so great, but before the sailing can commence, a few checks should be done, to ensure that everyone is safe on board. It really is worth taking a few extra minutes to check your boat over every time you go sailing. It’s a great way to get to know your boat and spot any problems while you’re in the safety of the marina berth.