Hout Bay - General Info
Description:
Hout Bay is surrounded by spectacular mountains and sports a picturesque harbor for a small fishing fleet. It lies on the western coast of the Cape Peninsula, 15NM south of Cape Town harbor.
Only 30 minutes from Cape Town, it’s a popular place for visiting yachts spending some time in the area and rates are much lower than in the city.
Entrance Notes and Cautions:
Hout Bay Yacht Club welcomes visiting yachts. Hout Bay Harbor does not maintain a dedicated radio watch. The HBYC Marina Manager might be contactable on CH-71 (Call sign Hout Bay Marina). Alternatively, you could try contacting yachts in the marina (again CH-71 “yachts in Hout Bay Marina”) for any advice regarding your approach and mooring. Approach waypoints can be found on the marina website.
Hout Bay does suffer from very strong Katabatic winds from the East, kicking up waves and spray. Visiting yachts should be sure to find as protected a berth as possible in the marina to avoid problems when the Katabatics strike.
Position:
34°03’03″S, 18°21’01E (harbor entrance).
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We have spent 2 weeks for christmas 2020… very very nice place, the manager is very friendly and welcoming!!! Be careful with strong gusts.
Price are interesting.our best stop in South Africa, we recommend!!!
Per 1-1- 2013, yachts can NOT clear into SA in Hout Baai (or any other secondary port) Author was refused entry into marina before clearing in at Cape Town.