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Sports Travel: Cape to Rio
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  • Written by cokes on Dec 16, 2004
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  • Theme: Boating/Sailing

    The 3,600-mile Cape to Rio yacht race takes sailors across the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Town, South Africa, to Isla da Trinidade and then to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

    This Race normally takes place in the begining of summer in Cape Town.

    Equipment: Yacht

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    Sports Travel: Newlands Cricket Stadium
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  • Written by cokes on Dec 18, 2004
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  • Cape Town - Newlands Cricket Stadium
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  • Theme: Sports Watching

    Well this another of the Great Cricket grounds South Africa has to offer.

    This Cricket Grounds host lots of International Cricket countries. Some games of the 2003 Cricket World Cup was played here.


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    Sports Travel: Milnerton Lagoon
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  • Written by cokes on Jan 10, 2005
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  • Theme: Surfing

    When Driving from Blouberg Strand to Cape Town you drive over the Milnerton Lagoon. I must say its something worth seeing. Its absolutely beautiful and everytime I went pass there you always seem to get people wind surfing and kite flying and so forth.

    Well I did a bit of research and for those sporty people. Check out the link below for sports activities to do at the lagoon.


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    Phone: +27 21 5578600
    Address: 1 Marine Drive
    Directions: Milnerton Lagoon Mouth , next to Blouberg Strand.
    Website: www.tourismcapetown.co.za/za/guide/108582sy,en,SCH1/objectId,SPF11882za,curr,ZAR,parentId,RGN23za,season,at1,selectedEntry,sport/intern.html
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    Sports Travel: The Two Oceans Marathon
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  • Written by cokes on May 9, 2005
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    Well this is the most scenic Marathon and the 2nd most popular Marathon in South Africa. Its a gruelly coarse as runners run over around the Cape Mountains but has spectacular scenary and which also attracts runners from all over the world.

    This race is run every year on the Saturday before Easter.

    Equipment: For more details on the race and equipment be sure to check out the website provided.

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    Directions: Check this link for the route http://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/route.asp
    Website: http://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za/
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    Sports Travel: Cape Argus Pick n` Pay Cycle Tour
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  • Written by cokes on May 9, 2005
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    The Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour has already gained international recognition from the UCI, becoming the opening event of the Golden Bike Series, made up of 10 races held in Canada, Switzerland, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Germany, France and South Africa. Many people regard it as the jewel in the crown of the prestigious series.

    Just like the Two Oceans Marathon , its set on a similar route and boasts spectacular scenary.

    Equipment: Your Bicycle , and your cycling gear.

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    Website: http://www.picknpay.co.za/pnp/view/pnp/en/page9819
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    Sports Travel: The Volvo Ocean Race
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  • Updated by cokes on Jan 4, 2006
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  • Theme: Boating/Sailing

    I was lucky enough to get some pics of the The Volvo Ocean Race Yachts. The race is between Cape Town ,Rio de Jeneiro and Melbourn. These boats happen to be docking at the Harbour in Cape Town so if your were at the V & A Waterfront your would surely see them.

    Checkout the website provided to get a better insight of the race.


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    Website: http://www.volvooceanrace.org/
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    Sports Travel: Devonvale Golf Lodge
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  • Written by cokes on Mar 21, 2007
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  • Theme: Golfing

    Well if you wanna go for a round of Golf , why not try Devonvale Golf coarse in Stellenbosch. Its situated on the wine route and a big plus Devonvale Golf Lodge also has its own vineyards and offers some self catering unit and a hotel.


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    Phone: +2721-8652080
    Website: http://www.wheretostay.co.za/devonvale/
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    Comments for cokes about Cape Town
    Gigi.Laidler Thu Mar 5, 2009 08:12 UTC
     The correct contact details for Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens: +27 21 799 8783 ; www.sanbi.org PLEASE CORRECT
    hotrodder Thu Dec 18, 2008 09:39 UTC
     Coke if you stay in Cape Town permanantly you can leave comments like this.Cape Town is better than JHB and no matter wheere you go in JHB you are a target.Some of the best areas that you can go visit is on the Cape Flats with warm an friendly people.
    black_mimi99 Fri Aug 29, 2008 19:46 UTC
     reallyyyy amazing of this shark feedingg!!!
    Airpunk Mon Oct 15, 2007 14:13 UTC
     Again, a great and informative page - I look forward to seeing it all by myself!
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