Mooring Misery: Untangling the Cost of May’s Destructive Storms
Wind gusts of over 120 kph put coastal infrastructure to the test in May, and it didn’t end well for many yacht owners in Cape Town and along the coast.
The 2026 Cape Town Global Maritime Women’s Walk
We celebrate the incredible women shaping the maritime industry. From seafarers and scientists to cleaners, leaders and change makers, the day honoured the achievements, strength and growing impact of women across the sector.
Kinetic Catamarans Fires Up the Tools for the New K6
Knysna’s Kinetic Catamarans reports another yard milestone – tooling construction for their highly anticipated new K6 model range.
May Splashes: Three High-End Luxury Yachts Hit the Water
No doubt the fair-weather window had something to do with it. The latter half of May saw several notable high-profile launches following weeks of chaotic wind and rain along the coast.
Gemini Marine Secures Flood Rescue Boat Order for Queensland
Cape Town’s RIB specialist Gemini Marine has secured a large order to provide 10 x Specialised Water Rescue boats for flood-ravaged Queensland in Australia.
Andrew Sickler Remembered as Unsung Hero of South African Boatbuilding
The South African boatbuilding sector this week paid tribute to one of its stalwart members, Andrew Sickler, who died last week after a lengthy illness. Andrew’s specialist boat transport company, Yacht Haulers, played a pivotal role in recent sector growth. His clients included the full range of recreational craft, from custom superyachts to production catamarans. […]
TNPA gets a new CEO
Mohammed Abdool has been appointed CEO of Transnet National Ports Authority, effective from May 1.
First ABC speakers & sponsors confirmed (Press Release)
Africa’s emergence as a serious player in the global yachting industry has been reinforced with the announcement of two high-profile speakers at the African Boating Conference.
Could Cape Town host the E1 electric powerboat world championship next year?
With Nigeria and now Angola both hosting separate rounds of this year’s E1 series, Cape Town would seem like the logical next step.
New ‘state waterworks’ regulation would impact inland boating and marinas
There is widespread outrage over a proposed government regulation that would impact small business activity in and around South Africa’s major dams.