Showing posts with label cruise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cruise. Show all posts

Saturday, 27 August 2016

Hydrofoils for SUP Geeks...

Every now and then there is a news flash on it, slowly but surely the word is getting out - some recon this is the next big thing, others skeptically look at it and shake their heads. 1st it was Laird Hamilton on a surfboard that made the surfing headlines and now more recently Kai Lenny on a SUP that had the social media networks buzzing....

Hydrofoils..... or just Foils for short.

But apart from the fact that it looks kinda weird floating above the water and it also looks like a mission to carry, I don't really know much about it. When Ian from ZealSurf let it drop that he is planning to build a locally designed Hydrofoil SUP I went round asking some questions.


CTS: What is a hydrofoil stand up board? find out here..

Monday, 15 August 2016

How to Choose the Right SUP Paddle

I spoke to Tyran Cooper, the Brand Manager for Coreban at Xpression on the Beach in Muizenberg recently regarding SUP Paddles and here is what he had to say: 

What makes a good beginner paddle for surfing, cruising & touring respectively?

When buying your new paddle, it is important to find the right paddle for your needs. Blade size and paddle length are the two main factors to consider..
Blade size is a key when choosing a paddle.[click here to read the rest of the story]


Monday, 6 June 2016

Get R500 travel credit via AirBnB

If you've heard about AirBnB and know what it' all about then you can simply  register via our link get a FREE R500 travel credit voucher --->  http://bit.ly/ACTABB

If not... read on:

Looking for a weekend break or school holiday oasis?  Ever thought of trying Airbnb?

AirBnB is a Community Built on Sharing, they began in 2008 when two designers who had space to share hosted three travellers looking for a place to stay. This simple concept grew so quickly that this has become a world wide business model used by travellers & accommodation establishments alike.

It's easy to use, millions of hosts and travellers simply create a free Airbnb account. The hosts advertises their room / apartment or unit and the traveller simply book their accommodation anywhere in the world.

A recent article by Traveller24 explained how booking with Airbnb can in most cases secure you a better deal than most hotels and B&B's in an area.

The following is quoted directly from their website and the link to the whole article is at the bottom:

Cape Town

Cape Town’s Airbnb offering is one of the biggest in SA, but because the demand is so big in the Mother City, the housing options are still relatively expensive.

You’ll  struggle to find a good spot for under R1 200 a night, for an entire apartment or house. But because the price range is so vast, there are plenty of great bargains in Cape Town too - you don’t have to pay big money to have a value-for-money stay.

Compared to hotel prices in the rest of Africa, Cape Town hotel prices are also relatively cheap.
Mother City guests would pay around R1 448 per night for a hotel stay, according to a 2015 survey.

So, depending on what travellers are after, both Airbnb and hotels or B&B can offer different services
and perks for about the same price.

Some home owners in more exclusive areas like Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno, however, have the  power to offer guests incredible views for much less that they’d pay for a night in an exclusive hotel in the area, like Twelve Apostles, for example.

It is in these exclusive suburbs where Airbnb may trump hotels and B&Bs in terms of value for money. 


(http://traveller24.news24.com/TravelPlanning/airbnb-cape-town-vs-johannesburg-vs-the-world-20160331)

The service is extremely easy to use, and you can book, confirm and pay through the site.  Airbnb verifies personal profiles and also provides a 24/7 customer support team to assist you when needed.

To try it out, and for a FREE R500 travel credit voucher, register through our link --->  http://bit.ly/ACTABB

Wednesday, 11 May 2016

SUP Review: Why the Zeal Surf Easy Gliders are Sexy

Board: Zeal Surf Easy Glider
Dimensions: 9.6' X 30 X 3.9
Volume: 131L
Shaper: Jon Cole

When Ian from Zeal Surf dropped this board off, as always the 1st thing I did was to pick up the board and test the weight - I liked it - it was somewhere between being light to medium weight for a board this size. It was sturdy yet elegant, you could sense this is a well rounded board designed for fun........

Read the full story: Cape Town SUP tests and reviews the Zeal Surf Easy Glider sup.