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Yacht Club Hits Back

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Yacht Club Hits Back: Grade R Pupils from the Mdengtonga Primary School in Motherwell grace ABYC with their presence and enthusiasm for the Port of Port Elizabeth. They were very proud to hear that a son of the Eastern Cape – Asenathi Jim – had sailed in two Olympics on a 470. Photo: Alan Straton Does Transnet once again want to make the NPA the laughing stock of the city? Port of Port Elizabeth’s answer to threat from the city and it’s citizens around the Manganese Ore … [Read more...] about Yacht Club Hits Back

Yacht J-Sea

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Yacht J-Sea sails past ABYC Committee boat (with Race Officer, Alan Straton onboard) for her last leg of the second race in the 2018 Scimitar Cup. #abycpe #sailing #regatta #alanstraton #straton - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know.   Results here: http://abyc.co.za/scimitar-cup-2018-results/ … [Read more...] about Yacht J-Sea

Josef S. on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 20 years, Josef has owned a Yacht in South End. Josef estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R200 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of josef's asset is estimated to be: R100000. Josef has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "No comment. This operation is in the first place criminal and illegal" See … [Read more...] about Josef S. on the Manganese Ore

Phillip G. on the Manganese Ore

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For the past 5 years, Phillip has owned a Yacht moored in the Port of Port Elizabeth. Phillip estimates the additional monthly maintenance and cleaning costs on this asset, as the result of the manganese ore, to be in the region of R1000 per month. The cost of accelerated wear and tear over the life of Phillip's asset is estimated to be: R100000. Phillip has this to say about the Manganese Ore pollution from the Port of Port Elizabeth; "unhygienic unhealthy unsightly untidy … [Read more...] about Phillip G. on the Manganese Ore

Could this be a body blow to the much vaunted PE Waterfront

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Algoa Bay Yacht Club rental increased by 310%: Algoa Bay Yacht Club, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Photo: Alan Straton What would a PE Waterfront be without a Yacht Club? * Algoa Bay Yacht Club and Transnet Port Authority agree on an interim settlement over R1 906 594.95 ‘arrear rental’ * Parties agree to negotiate over 6 months as high court action is settled before trial * Algoa Bay Yacht Club rental increased by 310% The Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) was established on 14 … [Read more...] about Could this be a body blow to the much vaunted PE Waterfront

The Ocean Comrades Race – 4 Men in a Little Yacht

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The Ocean Comrades Race – 4 Men in a Little Yacht: The Wallbanger delivery crew left PE for Durban on 15 April. Onboard were Sonja Morphis, Michael Cullum, John Tudehope and Riaan Du Toit. Photo: Alan Straton South Africa’s oldest ocean sailing race – the Vasco Da Gama will see the third and last (for now) running of the race from Durban to Port Elizabeth start on Thursday 27 April in Durban at midday. The straight line distance for this 46th edition of the race is 400 nautical miles … [Read more...] about The Ocean Comrades Race – 4 Men in a Little Yacht

Unique international acrobatic show uses yacht as a stage

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Unique international acrobatic show uses yacht as a stage: Delphine Lechifflart Photo: Jay – www.arione.blogspot.co.za French acrobats Delphine Lechifflart and Franck Rabilier are sailing down to Port Elizabeth, after their second South African stop in Durban, to perform their acrobatic shows from their sailboat, La Loupiote at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club during November. The couple will use the mast, boom, rigging and other parts of their yacht as stage to exhibit their acrobatics prowess at … [Read more...] about Unique international acrobatic show uses yacht as a stage

Manganese Ore and Snow White

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Dear MyPE I previously wrote to family about the Manganese Ore and they thought that I was being unfair and coming on too hard regarding the ore dust - you might have thought so too. This was until I showed them the accompanying picture taken on 6 December 2015 - my yacht was clean before this date. Just being moored in the PE Harbour during December presented days of frustration. I have now reached the United States and can say now that from my experience, this manganese dust also … [Read more...] about Manganese Ore and Snow White

The Algoa Bay Yacht Club after dark – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Algoa Bay Yacht Club after dark by Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: Last week while attending the launch of Algoa Bay as the Bottlenose Dolphin Capital of the World I sneaked outside for a quick photo of the Yacht basin and the harbour lights. Wish one could get onto more areas in the harbour to take photos. Read more here: http://portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-algoa-bay-yacht-club-after-dark.html. A head-on … [Read more...] about The Algoa Bay Yacht Club after dark – Featured Blog

PE Sailor headed for Youth World Championships – Algoa Bay Yacht Club

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PE Sailor headed for Youth World Championships Algoa Bay Yacht Club based youth sailor Jenna Bailes (15) is off to Langkawi, Malaysia to sail in the Youth World Championships from 27 December 2015 to 3 January 2016. Jenna will be crewing for Gauteng based Micaela Robinson (15) in the 420 Olympic ... Read more on MyPE Top Holiday Activities: Make this your best Summer Holiday ever! Raggy Charters, who run out of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club, are world famous. “TV film crews come from all … [Read more...] about PE Sailor headed for Youth World Championships – Algoa Bay Yacht Club

Yachtsmen recount capsize ordeal

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The French bulk carrier CMA CGM Rossini brought the two survivors of the Catamaran Llama Lo to Cape Town arriving just after 9:00 a.m. on 20 October 2015 and going to anchor outside of the Port of Table Bay. The Transnet National Ports Authority requested NSRI Table Bay to fetch them off the ship and they were brought ashore to the NSRI Sea Rescue Base at the V&A Waterfront aboard the sea rescue craft Spirit of Vodacom. To meet them the welcoming party included Kyle’s mom and dad, from … [Read more...] about Yachtsmen recount capsize ordeal