The sun shone, kids in cardboard boats set off across the harbour, paddlers stood up and paddled, regattas took place, ducks sailed, and oysters were eaten.
After the success of Top Gear, this weekend saw us match Cape Town with a flotilla of catamarans, pleasure boats and fishing craft at Durban harbour. With the sun on our backs, we sat on the lawns at the Point Yacht Club and listened to Colin Penn while the waves broke gently on the shore.
The harbour has never looked prettier, and the crowds were out in full force. From the smallest hobie to the R2-million custom designed import…boats ruled.
If you didn’t make it down, put the Durban Boat Show in your diary for next year – it’s definitely worth the trip.
Story by Elizabeth Moore