Simonstown coastal rowing distances

Thanks to Dave Marrs for calculating these distances in and around Simonstown. All are calculated one way, with the naval slipway as the starting point. Points are either beach landing spots or usual turning points.

 Heading East/South…

Ark Rock – 2,8km

Roman Rock – 3,2km

Boulders – 3,2km

Windmill Beach – 3,8km

Miller’s Point – 7,4km

Smitwinkels – 11,9km

Heading North…

Clanstuart wreck – 2,2km

Glencairn Station – 3,2km

Fishhoek (middle of bay) – 6,2km

Kalk Bay harbour – 7,4km

St James pool – 8,7km

Muizenberg corner – 10,3km

And for the more ambitious…

Seal Island – 15,5km

Cape Point – 22,8km

Gordon’s Bay – 40km

Update from Derrick

Three weeks have passed since Marlon and Andre confirmed the Official invitation for SA Navy personnel to join the new sport of coastal rowing in Simons Town, and what an exciting time it has been as I reflect on the happenings. No sooner had the Signal been posted when both Marlon and Andre were swept away on courses, and the whole project seemed to be dangling by its rowing shoes. But Cometh the hour and Cometh the men and women!

There was Geordie, Vashti and David Shilton (our SA Champion Fin Sailor from the S A Navy Sailing Centre) The Youlets had been prepared by Bryne and Allan, the tyres on the Chariots had even been pumped up. Andre had addressed the first group of keen recruits and had them rowing on the ergo, whilst Geordie and Vashti organised themselves in taking the water sessions.

Geordie has been rowing since April, whilst Vashti only started in September, and David in October! Fifteen members of the Navy have now been regular participants and much interest is growing in the West Dockyard as more people become aware of the fun and camaraderie that is expressing itself as the new rowers take to the boats and experience the gratification of moving a rowing boat in the magnificent surroundings of Simons Bay.