Surfski and Kayak Experiences

Ocean canoe racing, aka surfski, is one of the most exhilarating and fast-growing paddle sports in the Western Cape. It’s a salty, splashy activity, sometimes wild, and always addictive. River racing in canoes adds another dimension, popular and thrilling, on broad rivers flowing strongly in the Cape winter months.

If you love the ocean and rivers, paddling and exploring exciting places, surfskiing or canoeing are for you. When you visit the Western Cape, head for Fish Hoek, one of the central surf ski bases, thanks to the Mocke brothers’ paddling school and the fabulous Fish Hoek Beach Sports Club.

Fish Hoek residents get ready to applaud from the sidelines and Seaside Cottages showers riders with special deals and good times. Choose the best self-catering cottages on the Peninsula as your base, then catch the train into the city. Metrorail (usually) comes to the Cape Town Cycle Tour Party with early trains every hour to transport riders and their supporters, bikes and all.

Strap on your helmet and tighten those cleats, the Cape Town Cycle Tour is just around the corner! This legendary ride sweeps cyclists along a jaw-dropping 109km loop around the Cape Peninsula. Picture open roads, roaring crowds and astonishing ocean views. From the dramatic cliffs of Chapman’s Peak and the azure waves at Misty Cliffs to the electric roadside vibe and medical support, this race is well-loved for so many good reasons.

Summer holidays in Fish Hoek mean ocean sports and beach fun. At Seaside Cottages, the warmer mornings and teasing southeasterly breezes pre-empt a summer packed with energy and so much to do.
As Christmas approaches, the local ocean sports calendar is packed — paddlers, lifesavers, fishermen, and sailors are already lining up for a season full of action.
Whether you’re into surfski racing, canoe training, kayak paddling, or just cheering from the beach, something is happening almost every week.
Make Seaside Cottages your home away from home as you throw yourself into a December holiday like no other.