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3 Day Xtreme South Sea Adventure
By: Gavin Pfister
Posted: Nov 25, 2009

Day 1: Triple X adventure
After being collected from your Hotel you will be transported to the V&A Waterfront for your Triple X Adventure.

Adventure 1 – Helicopter Flip – 15 minutes
Enjoy a spectacular Heli-flip over the Cape Peninsular with CIVAIR. An adventure you will never forget!

Adventure 2 – Sunset Cruise – 1.5 hours
A 1.5 hour bay sail on a stylish 65ft yacht. A pure sailing xperience that will show you Cape Town like you’ve never seen her before.

Adventure 3 – High Speed Inflatable Boat – 1 hour
A one hour high speed racing boat ride with 2 x 250hp engine capacity! An exhilarating 100km/hour ECO adventure that’s fun & safe!

You will then be returned to your hotel to spend the rest of your day and night at your own leisure.

Day 2: Copper hat dive – aquarium
You will be collected by your guide and transported to the aquarium in time for your booked Copper Hat Dive.
Take a step back into the 1800′s and put on a canvass suit and copper hat worn by the divers in the good ol days.
Xperience what it was like to wear +- 60kg of cumbersome diving gear and plunge into the depths of the aquarium.
The diver will wear an Imperial Navy Diving suit which consists of a copper helmet, lead boots, a canvas suit, and other lead weights.
The diver will be able to talk to the supervisor on the surface. This is the closest you’ll get to walking on the moon!
After your dive xperience in history your guide will transport you back to your hotel for the rest of the day and night at your own leisure

Open Water One qualification required.
Overnight at accommodation of choice

Day 3: Sea kayak to see the jackass penguins
You will be collected by your guide and transported to Simonstown – the home of the jackass penguin. The drive here is magnificent and you will be able to take in the beautiful views of the False Bay coastline

Not many cities in the world boast their very own penguin colony.
Cape Town has one and the best ways to xperience it and that is by sea kayak leaving from the Simonstown Waterfront.
Paddle out of the harbour past the Naval Base towards Boulders Beach where you will encounter these playful penguins as they surf the waves or bask in the sunshine on the beach.
During the correct season you will also have a very good chance of seeing the whales.
After your penguin visit you will stop off on a semi-private beach for refreshments, swimming and snorkeling.
Refreshments and snorkeling equipment supplied.
The double kayaks are stable and easy to steer making them perfect for those without paddling xperience.
After your sea kayak and penguin encounter your guide will transport you back to your hotel for the rest of the day and night at your own leisure.

Gavin Pfister – About the Author:

Gavin Pfister is a Xtreme Adventure specialist, a company specialising in Extreme Adventure Tour Operator in Cape Town.

From simple kayaks to 50+ mph bass boats, there is a freshwater fishing boat for every application.

• Belly boats are one form of “boat” used in freshwater fishing. These odd craft are basically a set of chest waders combined with floatation to form a wearable means of moving thru the water. These are popular among fishermen that target fish near shore in small ponds or along sheltered shorelines.
• Kayaks are extremely popular for freshwater fishing. These simple craft move silently and effortlessly, going where other boats cannot venture. Kayak fishermen fish for bass, catfish, panfish and other freshwater fish.
• Canoes are another light weight boat used in freshwater fishing. They are often kept at summer cabins where they can be launched easily and used to explore lakes and creeks. When necessary, canoes can be moved over land to reach otherwise inaccessible waterways.
• Jon boats are popular styles of freshwater fishing boats. Made from aluminum, they are light, durable and require very little maintenance. Simple versions offer built in seating and are designed to accept small electric or gas powered engines. Smaller jon boats can be slid into a pickup truck, transported into remote areas and launched by hand.
• Small molded boats are another lightweight, portable option. Many of these feature a pontoon or catamaran shape and are light enough to be transported and launched by one or two anglers. Some units accept electric motors for propulsion.
• Open skiffs are a classic type of fishing boat. They are common on northern lakes and other sheltered areas where anglers fish for species such as musky, northern pike and lake trout. These boats usually have few features except a motor, bare seats and room for 2-4 anglers.
• Bass boats are modern craft, equipped with an array of technology. These low sided boats are stable, but incredibly fast. Most feature raised decks, large outboard engines, a front mounted trolling motor and full electronics. As their name implies, they are used extensively for catching largemouth bass.
• Pontoon boats are often used for freshwater fishing. These large platforms are perfect for family vacations. They offer plenty of room, shade and comfortable seating. Although most are slow, they are very popular among anglers.
• Center consoles are hardcore fishing boats. Usually set up for saltwater fishing, they are also used extensively on larger lakes, rivers and other waterways. Their speed and ability to endure harsh weather makes them a good choice for some applications.
• Cuddy cabins are another choice for large bodies of water. These full featured boats offer a cabin below for shelter and storage. Most models are powered by large outboard, inboard-outboard or shaft drive engines.
• Air boats are popular in southern swamps and marshes. Although noisy when underway, they are able to travel over waters that are filled with stumps, logs, aquatic vegetation and other hazards.
• Sportfishermen are the largest boats used for freshwater fishing. These mammoth boats have the size and safety features to handle severe weather on lakes, large rivers and coastal estuaries.

J.C. Banks – About the Author:
The author writes content for outdoor websites including Freshwater Fishing News, USA Fishing Guides and Fish – Fishing Art.

How many of us have come to believe that innovation, that really cool innovation that is the Holy Grail we all seek,has to be BIG? As in revolutionary, Whoda-thunk-it spectacular.

Guess what folks? That’s Gravity thinking.  The best innovation is often subtle and highly-focused.

The lessons many of us have learned – that we have to be first to be a market leader, that innovation means the Big Boom – those lessons are yesterday’s news.

Look at Apple and the iPhone. The big innovation was in the Palm Treo and the BlackBerry - the first smart phones.  Apple’s innovation was to make those smart phones much better.

Look at Facebook. They were a follower in the social media space - behind MySpace and others.  Their innovation was to take social media to the next level by making it work for a broader audience.

Look at Google Maps. MapQuest and Yahoo maps were already in the market.  Yet Google maps cleaned their clocks – making them look so Out-of-date – all because Google improved on a concept.

Look at a little company called Kayak. Kayak is a search engine.  Say what? Just what the world needs, right?  Another search engine.  Yet Kayak is prepping for an IPO.  You heard me right – just another search engine is going public.  How? Kayak didn’t try to be a better search engine for the world.  They delivered a better search engine for the travel industry.  Their innovation wasn’t a whole new whizbang whatchamafloppy.  Their innovation was to make a search capability that was user-friendly, productive and higher value for the travel business.

Big is not necessarily better.

Many of my clients have powerful value and innovation right now.  Yet these clients are often searching for the Big Bang of innovation.  They’re convinced they need some disruptive, flashy new whizbang thing to make them a success.

Their best opportunity is often less about revolution and more about evolution.  Their customers don’t want new and whizbang, they want less disruption and just plain better.  Simple improvements in the way they do things today can provide even more value tomorrow.  Doing things differently, fixing kittle glitches, making everything easier for our customers – that’s value and it’s also innovation – when we think differently.

As you plan for 2011, ditch the Big Bang.  It’s not the size of the innovation that counts – it’s the benefit you deliver to your market.

Little things matter – big time.

Summer is a time of year for fun, sun, tanning and the beach. Below I have listed a brief description of five of the most popular summer activities. So when you’re skin is sticking to the couch and you’re looking for something to do… try one of these activities.

Snorkelling is a great and fun way to spend the day out in the water, keeping you cool with a whole range of beautiful things to see. Viewing the life of aquatic creatures is mesmerising and many reefs are just below the water’s surface. Look at local beaches, lakes and rivers near you or ask your local dive store for the best locations. To see the best marine life and reefs Australia has to offer then take a holiday to the Great Barrier Reef or on the other side of Australia try Ningaloo reef where you can snorkel right next to 40ft Whale Sharks.

One step up from snorkelling is Scuba Diving and this for people who want to dive to greater depths, stay underwater for long periods of time and for those who just enjoy the feeling of weightlessness. Scuba Diving requires some training however learning this fun summer activity is great fun. There are many different courses of Scuba Diving for various interest such as underwater photography, marine naturalists, wreck diving, cave diving and even ice diving. Whatever interests you underwater, scuba diving has it, so start by obtaining your open water license and go from there.

If you prefer the surface of the water kayaking is another brilliant summer activity to take up. Kayaking is great for getting outdoors and into the wilderness, exploring rivers, lakes and oceans as well as providing great exercise. Combined with a bit of swimming and splashing about kayaking is an awesome summer activity.

Kayaking not wild or extreme enough? Then you need something more adventurous like white water rafting. With unexpected twists, turns and drop offs down waterfalls at considerable speeds white water rafting is definitely an adventure like no other. There are artificial rapids such as Penrith White Water or natural rapids which are graded by level of skill, expertise and the danger factor.  Start with a guided white water rafting tour and then work your way up to the more extreme.

The last summer activity that cannot be overlooked is jet skiing. One of the best ways to spend time on the water is by tearing through it at top speeds. Jet Ski’s can be used for just cruising around, towing other water devices along and even wave riding. This summer activity is sure to keep you cool and entertained over the summer period.

There are many other summer activities to do whether in the water or not. Make sure this summer you get outdoors and live life to its fullest whether that means being under water, on the surface exploring new scenery, rowing down waterfalls or any other adventurous activity. Be sure to visit www.nothingbutadventure.com for more adventurous ideas.

Are you an adventurer on a Uganda safari? Ensure to visit Jinja town for its famous heart-racing, blood-pumping, spine-tingling adventure sports. You can experience extreme adventure sports, whether you’d prefer to bungee jump, or reach dizzying speeds on a jet boat. A trip to the river Nile in Jinja will leave you short on adrenalin with the following activities;

Bungee Jumping; If strapping yourself to an over-sized elastic band and throwing yourself from a bridge is what you’re into, there’s no better place to try this out than in Jinja. Here you find the only bungee jumping platform in East Africa with a drop touching the Source of the Nile.

Horse riding; Explore the Nile up close with a horse back safari and see a traditional Ugandan village sight from the hills overlooking the Nile River valley. As impressive as it is, you will be amazed by the beauty of the area around the Source of the River Nile.

Cycling and mountain biking; You can cycle around villages at a leisurely pace giving you a closer look into the village life as you get many locals on the way. The African cultural settings and buildings of the homesteads as well as the plantation farms that you pass through make the cycling experience more interesting and memorable.

White Water Rafting; has become high on many people’s list of things to do on their Uganda safaris. White water rafting provides an incredible rush, as well as a unique perspective from which to view unspoiled scenery and rugged nature. Located in Jinja most remote locations and untouched by bustling modernity.

Jet Boating; Jet boating is an adventure sport that’s gaining momentum all over the world and there’s nothing as truly exhilarating as the sight of the water turning everywhere so fast. If this sounds like something you’d like to do, make sure you do it in Uganda, take a skim around the river Nile in a jet boat and experience what it’s like to glide effortlessly above the water.

Kayaking; Uganda is slowly emerging as one of the best kayaking destinations in Africa with an abundance of fast-moving, bubbly, undulating water. Adventurous kayakers won’t be able to resist the temptation of kayaking the White Nile. The White Nile’s got something for everyone seeing that the water is warm, the scenery is unmatched and the fun-factor is through the roof.