Travelling up the west coast is a unique experience and there is plenty to do and see along the way. Your guide(s) will offer you plenty of tips and suggestions for those days when you're feeling 'surfed out' or mother nature is simply not delivering the goods on the surf front. Listed below are a couple of ideas on what the west coast has to offer, any of these activities can be pre-booked on your behalf.

Quick links: Sandboarding | Tandem Skydiving

SANDBOARDING

There are excellent locations for sand boarding along the west coast. during the summer months the strong SE winds constantly shift the dunes to form fun downhill runs and some exhilarating jumps. This is a great activity for all levels; whether it's an action-packed day tearing up the dunes or just a couple of hours when the surf is blown out or the swell has dissapeared.

LESSONS

Your guide will get you started on the gentler slopes. From here you progress at your own pace until you’re ready to conquer the bigger dunes. You will learn basic board riding and safety techniques.

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WEST COAST SAND BOARDING SPOT

Sandboard the largest moving sand dunes in South Africa. Your registered tour guide can take you to the Atlantis sand dunes on the west coast. This location offers a spectacular view of Table Mountain and has a wide variety of runs, which are well suited to all levels.

HOOKED ON SANDBOARDING?

Popular local Cape Town shaper is now offering handcrafted, extremely durable sand boards, made with high quality materials. You can custom order a board with your own basic spray design and rail variation. All materials and workmanship are guaranteed for 1 year.

Price: R 1300* per board
*prices in South African Rands

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Tandem Skydiving

Tandem Skydiving is the way to go if you want the ultimate joy ride and want to try it out before committing to a full course. Experience the thrill of freefall. On a tandem jump, you are strapped to a Tandem Instructor with a special harness that's attached to a specially designed parachute large enough to support both of you. A tandem jump requires only 15 minutes of ground training. After that it's a spectacular 20-minute aircraft ride, enjoying the finest views of Cape Town, Robben Island and Table Mountain. Then it's out the door for a 120mph/200kph freefall together, falling about 25 seconds from 9,000ft or for 35 seconds from 11,000ft. The Tandem Instructor then opens the parachute, and a peaceful 3-4 minute parachute ride follows.

If you'd like to capture the moment, the club has a video cameraman who can accompany you on your jump. A tandem jump requires that you're in general good health. The maximum weight for a tandem passenger is 105kg, heavier persons at the discretion of the Tandem Instructor. Parental consent is required for jumpers under the age of 21.

Included
• Ground instruction by qualified tandem master
• Tandem Master's Fee
• Packing Fee - Tandem Chute
• Use of equipment
• Certificate

The club also has video cameramen available who can accompany you on your ride and film the whole lot of it. R 380

The Drop Zone
A drop zone unlike any other on Earth, a 20-minute drive north along the R27, or West Coast road as it's more commonly known. The drop zone boasts one of the best views in the world from altitude. To the south, the Mother City, Table Mountain and Table Bay harbour. Due west, you will spot Robben Island - Cape Town's own Alcatraz - and the beautiful Cape West Coast.

Operating times
The Drop Zone operates 9 to 5, seven days a week, weather permitting. Casual and progressive jumping, Tandem skydiving and AFF courses are offered on all operating days.

Price: R 1200 per person + Transport fee R 150

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