Cape Point Adventures

By Ryan

Feb

19

Hi,

Our recent trip to Cape Point was eventful. It was windy but as the saying goes: “The wetter the better”
Although no one really got wet this time around…unfortunately. The Point was beautiful and the passengers were treated to a great day at Sea. We accompanied WhaleSong and RubyRunner. Thankfully they were there to provide assistance due to an electrical fault…That said its all resolved and ready for the next trip.  Enjoy some of the pictures.

Summer on the Sea in Cape Town

By Ryan

Feb

3

The year started out well with more locals getting on the boat than internationals as is normally the case. The trip in the picture was planned for an 8am pre-work boat ride from the waterfront. It was amazing; the sea-life – seals,birds, all out in morning light. Glad to say we were back by 9 and everyone was happy.

Cute and cuddly..or sleek and agile – behold the Dolphin

By admin

Mar

24

Dolphins Dolphins Dolphins everywhere! That is what can be said on a recent trip for Laurens Birthday Outing. The sea condition were great and the waves were few. However the the flat sea allowed us to notice the abundance of marine life in the bay. Seals, Penguins, Dolphins and Whales…all in one trip.

Enjoy some of the pics that follow:

So that was last week….

By admin

Mar

3

The weather has not slowed the pace of Zangetsu, as we managed to venture out in gale force winds. Unfortunately the fun and water (provided by the sea and wind) had by ALL, did not allow for many pictures to be taken. The waves were big and the speed was right.

In Hout Bay recently the South Easter provided some interesting challenges getting to Seal Island and the boss crane. But we managed and because sea water is the water of life, no-one really mied getting wet.
But because the pics are few i decided to post another upcoming weather forecast… to wet your appetite for the sea.

The Cape of Storms

By admin

Feb

23

What really bad weather we have coming up in the next week.

Weather forecast by www.weathersa.co.za
Looks like we in for some big seas in the coming days! Take care if you have to go to sea.


Lights, Camera, Action

By admin

Apr

15

It’s been a while but this some of things we’ve been up to?

Cape Town is a favoured destination for movie makers and a recent German mini-series being shot here saw Zangetsu being required for some all important media shots. The all familiar movie crew, the grips and production agencies bustling around the streets of Cape Town often spill over into the sea.


Here are some photos of a recent media shoot. You might notice that the original Highlander (Christopher Lambert) appears in some of the pictures!

Charters on the GO

By admin

Nov

19

Conquest Charters is gearing up for a bumper season should the wind and weather decide that Cape Town deserves Summer for all her hard work this year past.

But even though the ‘good’ weather has yet to come, it hasn’t stopped the adventure seeking spirit in our clients from going to sea!

Our popular runs, a) Millers Point to Cape Point, b) Hout Bay, c) Atlantic seaboard (Table Bay – Clifton) always guarantees some action and amazing scenery. The sea life is great, Whales, Seals, Sun fish sea birds, penguins and more.

Posted are a few photos of some recent charter trips.

Winter in the Cape

By admin

Aug

22

Well winter has set in to Cape Town and our main charter runs come to end. However if you are keen for diving, now is the best time to get out to False Bay and see some of the awesome wrecks and reefs that can be found along the coast.

As with most seasonal businesses this time spells the maintenance period that the vehicles so desperately crave. “Orlando” the mighty Landcruiser has been responsible for towing Conquest, and now Zangetsu, around the Cape Peninsula. Not fast and not the most luxurious but still reliable and enjoyable to ride. Some pictures include an unforgettable trip up the West Coast and an ill fated sampling trip (alone I might add).
Also featured is another tow vehicle that we hope will live up to the Landcruiser’s strength (feel free to comment on your vehicular affiliation).
(land rover pic coming soon…sorry)
Well guess I best get back to fixing the wear and tear that is becoming evident from a life close to the sea.

Introducing ZANGETSU

By admin

Feb

27

Now with all the fun and games that goes with rides the big blue….there comes a time when you either need a new vessel or an upgrade. Enter ZANGETSU….

Now CONQUEST the lovely boat introduced earlier (see The Mean Machine above) will still be in service. As mentioned earlier we started in the film industry acting as the photographic vessel. CONQUEST the “work horse” has a unique hull design which increases stability while filming at sea. And it is to this that CONQUEST will go back to.
Her baby brother ZANGETSU will be mainly a tourist vessel designed to carry 14 people screaming people. Not yet complete and still needing to undergo sea trials I have put some pictures from the build till now. The next post will hopefully have the completed boat all to see.

For Now…

By admin

Feb

8

For now i’ll be posting some pictures of previous trips! Bearing in mind we’ve been in action since 1999, there are few pics to put up. However these will be mostly to convey the feel of the Cape Town area and the potential fun to be had. I hope you enjoy these!

The next big planned event will be the Robben Island to Blaauberg Swim. A truelly amazing feat we will be taking part in! More on this to follow. But until then i’ll be trying to catch a fish in this big big sea of ours.