by Elza | Dec 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are a few big events happening annually during the December holidays in Stilbaai, like Touchies that is now a tournament along the Cape coast after it originated in Stilbaai in 1978 and always takes place on the 26th of December. The most gruelling inflatable boat race in the world, the five-day Trans Agulhas, starts on 28 December in Plettenberg Bay and finishes 5 days later in the Strand after competing teams overnight in Stilbaai on the 29th Dec. after the second leg of this race.
Then there is Stilbaai’s very own NSRI 10km race annually organised by Nico Steenekamp. The event is always scheduled for the 31st of December to end off the year and start the new year on a trot.
This scenic 10km route takes runners and walkers from tarred roads to dirt roads to hiking trails through the most scenic parts of Stilbaai. The funds go to Stilbaai’s NSRI Station 31 that is an extremely important volunteer organisation in Stilbaai.
Participants can enter for the event the day before, on 30 Dec. at the NSRI at the harbour and from 5:30 on the morning before the event starts at 7:00.
For more information about the NSRI 10km, contact Nico at 083 264 3071.
Visit Events for updated information on events and happenings in Stilbaai.
To see what else is happening in Stilbaai, visit the Events sections and have a look at Things To Do for suggestions on what else you can do.
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by Elza | Dec 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
We love this time of the year when visitors and holidaymakers enjoy taking photos of the beautiful Stilbaai – like this photo by Cobus Bester taken of the bridge over the Goukou River in Stilbaai.
This bridge took 17 months to complete and was opened in August 1955. According to an article in WEG Magazine, residents and visitors had to use a flat-bottomed boat for their goods between the east to the west before a ‘tiekieboot‘ was used (you had to pay a threepence to use it). This was then replaced in the early 1930’s by the ferry.
When the bridge was constructed, residents had to be convinced that the huge amount of money (£60 000) spent on the bridge with its double lanes, would be worth it. Nowadays one can’t imagine how life in Stilbaai would be without this important link between the east and the west.
Visit the Stilbaai Tourism Bureau at the Palinggat Homestead at the end of Langenhoven Street for more information and photos about Stilbaai from the early years.
Photo from WEG Magazine
by Elza | Dec 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Yes, the summer holiday is here and Stilbaai welcomes the holidaymakers and visitors.
With so much to do at the river, on the beach and at sea, we would just like everyone to be safe.
Keep the telephone number of the NSRI handy – the 24-hour number is 082 990 5978. Now, enjoy the kite-surfing (more information about kite-surfing lessons); find the best surfing spots; enjoy the Stand-Up Paddling, canoeing, kayaking (kayak rentals and adventures); pop in at the Surf Shack (between SPAR and OK Grocer) and wear sunscreen!
Find out about events and happenings HERE.
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by Elza | Nov 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
As November is nearing its end and holiday goers count the days to their well-deserved break in Stilbaai during December, we share this photo by @eurekascreation who visited Stibaai and post this nice photo.
There are many activities, events and happenings planned for the holidays and we update our calendar daily.
Have a look at the latest holiday calendar HERE to stay up to date with what’s happening.
by Elza | Nov 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Skulpiesbaai, Stilbaai – this area falls in the Skulpiesbaai Nature Reserve and is known for the amount of shells found on the beach. (Photo: Este Smit)
What you can do at Skulpiesbaai:
- Enjoy the beach – and all the shells!
- Do the various hiking trails in the Skulpiesbaai Nature Reserve
- Surf at Dolphin Point
- Visit the ancient fish traps (visible with low-tide)
- Pick up litter that washes ashore or are left by careless beach users…
What you can NOT do at Skulpiesbaai:
- No fishing
- No fishing between the red and white poles towards Morris Point on the left and past the fish traps on the right
- Reason: it is a nature reserve and a Marine Protected Area (MPA)
- Stilbaai was declared a marine protected area in 2008. It connects to the land-based Geelkrans Nature Reserve, which ensures that the coastal zone is well protected. The area, managed by CapeNature, is protected to rebuild overexploited marine life, particularly reef/line fish. It also prevents habitat degradation and preserves vis-vwyers (fish traps), which are archaeologically and culturally important. Fishing is still allowed in controlled areas, but it is banned in Geelkrans, Skulpiesbaai and Goukou estuary. Goukou was the first estuary to be included in marine protected area in the Western Cape. (www.capenature.co.za)
Enjoy your visit to Skulpiesbaai, Stilbaai!
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