Congratulations to the J22 World Champion(s) 2007!
Overall, after ten races (provisional) showing total points/ nett score after 2 discards: 1- Orion Express (RSA/ RCYC; Mark Sadler) 23/ 10 points,
Thank you to all the J22 Class participants in the Worlds 2007 to Durban, South Africa
ACCOMMODATION
Thank you to the Royal Hotel and Mkuze Falls Private Game reserve for their partication in the J22 2007 Worlds.
What to do In Durban.
Day Tours suggestions:
- Butterflies for Africa - Pietermaritzberg - day tour, , December is a wonderful time as it's nice and warm and all the summer plants
will be blooming. http://butterflies.co.za Pietermaritzberg is under an hour's drive from Durban.
- Ushaka Marine and sea World : right on the beach and close to the Point Yacht club beach site. One can do the Ocean walk in the safety of the aquarium, snorkel in the lagoon tube the canals, enjoy the seals and dolphins, all within the marine world. http://www.uskhakamarineworld.co.za
- Botanical gardens of Durban and Pietermaritzburg
- Umgeni Bird park on the banks of the Umgeni River, just outside of the city centre
- Phezulu Safari park with Zulu dancing traditional cuisine, snakes and crocodiles, bush drives, curios, panoramic views: virtually next door, a raptor display with Open Air Raptors - an hour’s display of the hunting and aerial abilities of Africa's raptors such as owls, falcons and kites
- Museums of which there are several, particular the Killie Campbell Museum and the Kwamhule Museum on the history of apartheid.
- Trips out to sea with the Sharks Board as they check the shark nets, also trips to the Sharks Board in Umhlanga
( pronounced Um- shh- langa ) where shark research is done. Fascinating!
- Boat cruises in the harbour. Call Bronwyn for details.
- A day trip and game drive to a private reserve just outside Durban, they have a wide variety of antelope species, rhino, giraffe.zebra ,wildebeest, hippo, finish off with lunch at their restaurant and be back in Durban by the time the sailors come off the water.. Be sure to have your camera handy, as this game reserve is known as a photographer¹s delight.
- Golf, if you are a keen golfer, we have absolutely amazing courses all along the KwaZulu Natal coastline.
- Shopping - visit some of our large shopping malls, The Pavilion, The Gateway.
- Many restaurants up and down the seaboard. From a Zulu prawn braai, over looking the beach, a traditional Indian curry at the Ulindi Restaurant in the Royal Hotel, to traditional African cuisine from all over Africa at the fabulous beach side restaurant - Moyo's
- Midlands Meander
Take advantage of our unbeatable rates for airport transfers to Durban central. Click here
DURBAN ATTRACTIONS Destinations & Attractions
in Durban, KwaZulu Natal: Bustling Durban is the hub of the province's
business and industry and pulses with all the energy of a major
city port. Luxury hotels abound on Durban's beachfront, and this
city is often referred to as South Africa's Miami Beach. Durban
is one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the world. Its port
is the busiest in South Africa and also one of the 10 largest in
the world. Durban's beaches are some of the best in the country, test your winning streak at two casino's, and take in the vibrancy of a true Rainbow Nation city.
For
any assistance in planning for your trip to Southern Africa - South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique and East Africa contact:
Bronwyn Grey of Camera Africa Adventures on:
Email : Bronwyn@camera-africa.com or
Telephone +27 31 266 4172, she will assist in tailor making your
EXCEPTIONAL AFRICAN SAFARIS.
Should you require alternative accommodation other than the package secured, kindly advise us and we will gladly make the necessary arrangements on your behalf.
SAFARIS
Check out the tour itineraries created specifically for the J22 Worlds' If you would like to use these itineraries as a basis to create your own individual itinerary please use the form below:
6
nights 7days tour or self drive to :
•Cape Town via the Eastern Cape and the Little
Karoo, Franschoek Winelands to Cape Town. Book well enough in advance and enjoy New Year in Cape Town.
5nights/ 6days fly in...
•Zambia and the Victoria Falls - Whilst in South Africa, take the opportunity to visit The Victoria Falls with this great offer!
Or,
Give us an indication
of what you would really like to do on your visit to Durban and South
Africa by filling in this on line form and we will do the rest.
Peak Season in South Africa for 2008
We do suggest that
you make your reservations timeously within the
PEAK South African seasons, when accommodation and car hire
are at a premium.
Please note that costs are
in South African Rands with an approximate Euro value and are subject
to:
Currency fluctuations, unstable fuel prices, and the venues changing
prices without notice.
Please make sure you have adequate
travel and medical insurance for the duration of your trip to South Africa.