Port Owen

Velddrif, which has incorporated the village of Laaiplek has the lowest crime statistics in South Africa according to the local police station.

This bay, the largest on the west coast of Africa, offers the finest sailing conditions on the South African coastline because of its sheltered nature and its orientation to the prevailing summer wind (The South-East Trade, which blows off-shore here).

That has been confirmed by Bertie Reed, John Martin, Dave Hudson and many other leading South African sailors.

Port Owen is surrounded on three sides by the Berg River, which limits its future growth and ensures that it remains restful and exclusive.

In the heart of Port Owen is Admiral Island, a privately run security estate that is accessible only by the entry-controlled bridge or from the water.

The 36" Simons Town Tunny boat which became the motor yacht Absolutely!
The boat where Port Owen socialising, which led to the Port Owen Yacht Club, began
One of the many famous boats that made Port Owen their home