Blaauwberg House

The challenging and extreme 7,5km Cadiz Freedom Swim from Robben Island to Big Bay in Blouberg will be taking place on this Sunday, May 2 2010.

Since it takes place in the chilly and often treacherous and shark-infested waters of the Atlantic (which is around 13 degrees Celsius), the event is widely considered to be among the most exciting sea swim races in the world, and entries from all over the globe have already poured in.

Among the 365 swimmers that will be participating in this year’s event will be local shark attack survivor and disabled swimming champion Achmat Hassiem. The 27-year old swimmer lost a foot in a shark attack four years ago off Muizenberg. Twenty seven of the participants are from overseas.

The winning male and female swimmer will each take home a cool R15 000, with the total prize purse being valued at R87 000. No doubt that everyone will deserve their prizes, because solo swimmers are only allowed to wear regulation costumes, caps and goggles, thus braving possible hypothermia.

The swim will be taking place from 10am to 3pm.

As the Christmas break officially kicks off for many people today, swimmers and surfers are being cautioned against dangerous rip tides at beaches – especially at Blouberg.

So please be careful! We want to see all of you back here, safe and sound, in 2010!

Have a wonderful Christmas break!

Great tip-off from Cape Town Magazine: If you’re in the area tonight, 25 September 2009, go to the local branch of night club/bar Stones where legendary local rockers Van Coke Kartel will be performing. The cover charge for this fabulous concert/party event is… all of NOTHING!

That’s right, entrance is free. No catch.

This benevolence forms part of Stones Table View’s “Down with the Recession” parties taking place every Friday night during September – which makes tonight the final freebie event. Stones is also running some of the biggest bar specials to coincide with these parties. The crew at Stones is apparently of the belief  that you should not have to break the bank in order to have a great time. We couldn’t agree more!

Stones Table View is located on the first floor of Blaauwberg Mall which is located on the corner of Blaauwberg & Marine Drive in Table View.

For more information, call (021) 556 2756.