Baller skihart Posted January 6, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hi guys We are doing a family trip to South Africa this March and I am hoping to get in some skiing while we are there(a few sets at the very least!). We are flying into Cape Town and are staying there for a few days then driving the garden route to Addo elephant park stopping along the way both ways. I have two children(4&7) who we are taking so I don't want to spend the entire trip in the car. Does anyone know of any ski spots that would be available to take a few sets. Unfortunately I will need to borrow a ski of some sort as I won't be able to haul one around for entire trip. Also any other trip and/or location advice would be appreciated. @klindy has given me some great advice so far but anything else would be welcome. Thanks in advance Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted January 6, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2013 @skihart sounds like it's ramping up to be a great trip! I'll be there in late April for a week or so for a wedding. You might see if @MAD11 has any ski site advice. He's a frequent visitor and has skied there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 6, 2013 Administrators Share Posted January 6, 2013 @MAD11 is there now Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 7, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 7, 2013 Waterski mag did a 3-4 page spread yrs back. Will see if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted January 7, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 7, 2013 @Wish I remember that as well. I will look through the old waterski mags I have, who knows I might still have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoner Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 @skihart Waterski magazine June 2011. "Dreamsets 28 days in South Africa". If you don't have it send me an email address and I can scan it and send it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski.tyron Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 @skihart I live and ski in South Africa, If you are going to be in and around Cape Town, your best bet is to check out Mofam River Lodge, They have a pretty cool 3 event set up there with a ski school and will have equipment for you! check out http://www.mofam.co.za/a-waterskiing.htm. I dont know much about that area of South Africa as i live quite far from there but the Garden route is very well known as being and amazing experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted January 7, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 7, 2013 @ski.tyron, that looks great. It is right along my route, I will contact them asap. Where in SA do you ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski.tyron Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 @skihart I ski at a site near Durban called Satellite Dam http://www.birdvalleyestate.co.za/, that's the web page for where I ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2013 I want to say it was Sam Roberts (memory fuzzy on the last name) who wrote the piece for water ski mag re: south africa. He kicked my tail at a "challenge the pro's" tourney where the winner skied against the pro's on the tour the next day in the Twin Cities. Years later he shows up with my ski partner (turns out they are friends) at "the swamp" having recently torn his bicep tendon and ran buoys on his jumpers one-handed. Folk story was he could run 35 off @ 36 regardless of which foot he had in the front binder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 9, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 9, 2013 He was my direct naughbor in MN. And yes to all the above (accept the 35@36 thing). Very talented 3 eventer. He's the one that got me into this crazy sport. Yes I blame him. I have stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted January 9, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 9, 2013 I found the waterski mag with the 28 days in SA article. Great info. It was Thomas Gustafson that wrote that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 9, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 9, 2013 Then there were 2 articles I believe. Sam did one and Thomas did another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2013 @wish, now I'm putting it all together. You, Roberts, Olson...do you know Eisency, Plunkett...more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 9, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 9, 2013 Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 9, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 9, 2013 @Wish Ingram? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 9, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 9, 2013 @MS nope. At least I don't think so. First name ? Been 20yrs. Almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 9, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 9, 2013 Sam Ingram grew up skiing with Plunkett. He lives in Pennsylvania now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 9, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 9, 2013 @MS nope. The names ring a bell but don't think I skied with them. 20 yrs is a long time and Sam and I skied together here in FL for yrs after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihart Posted January 13, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 13, 2013 Well, it looks like Mofam is the way to go......any other input is welcome..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Laz Posted December 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 26, 2015 Hello, I tried calling and emailing the Mofam River Lodge and have not heard back. Does anyone know if they are still in business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Laz, I have a friend who has been working there since October, he is presently back in the uk for the festive season. The contact for Mofam Ski school he gave me recently is mofamskischool@gmail.com their phone number in sa is 0218468345, no idea what the international dialing code is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Laz Posted December 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2015 That's the number I've been trying. I'll try that email. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MAD11 Posted January 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2016 @Laz I ski at skiworld when I'm in Johannesburg and Satellite Dam when in Durban with some friends. @ski.tyron being one of them. Best site in the country. Only have ever skied in Cape Town with the Viljoen's but their site is 90 min outside of CT and they aren't there often. Heard it may if even been sold. If your in Joburg it's easy. Don Shead at Skiworld Nautique will get you going. I tried calling Mofam one time to go out there and they didn't act interested. I figured if that was the case I didn't need to head out there to see them ever and waste my time. @Superchicken will be training at Skiworld all of Feb getting ready for Australia. Let me know if you need any help getting a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Laz Posted January 5, 2016 Baller Share Posted January 5, 2016 I should have skied on our day in Joburg. Thanks for the reply. However, we are now back in frozen Toronto. In the end, Mofam did not seem to enthusiastic and I didn't want drive an hour without knowing what to expect. That site looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCammidge Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Hi Guys Mofam is the place in Cape Town New owners so some things are changing a bit. Ross Stegman is very involved at Mofam and also Waterski Federation for that area. Landline +27 21 300 0326 Cell +27 83 652 2414, rather WhatsApp him as reception out there is very poor. +27218468345 This is the number that they are asking to do the bookings thru. mofamskischool@gmail.com Andrew Stam at Portland Manor Estate in Knysna is also running a small operation where you can get to run the slalom course. http://www.portlandmanor.com/ It is said to not look anything as good as what it may look like in the advertising. Standards have dropped recently and service is very hit and miss. At the end of February we are going to holding a standings list tournament here. I have not been and have been looking forward to going. Work Landline +27 44 382 0248 sales@stam.co.za Going up to Durban you have 3 sites Satellite as previously mentioned. Eric Cornhill at Thornley Ski Farm, who has beautiful facilities, just can be wind effected, so you need to ski early during the day Landline +27317851874 Cell +27847851874, also poor reception eric@h2oski.co.za Then I am Chairman of the Inanda Water Ski Club. Very basic facilities, 2 slalom courses. Very well protected from the prevailing NE wind. I can arrange lessons and ski sets at some times, but there is no-one there full time. Close and accessible to Durban and Umhlanga Wayne Cammidge +27824144398 wayne@aquatechmarine.co.za We have a small active core of members who can be on the water quite regularly. Then Cameron Rein on sales@watersportswarehouse.co.za would be good contact for further info on Cape Town and surrounds. Don Sheads Ski World in Johannesburg is always worth a stop. Then if you are interested in going to see the new land speed world record attempt at Hakskeen Pan/ Thurst SSC then you need to stop in with the Visser Family at Lake Grappa Look on Facebook at Waterski Sites South Africa to see what else is going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCammidge Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 +27765220712, sawaterskischool@gmail.com Andrew Stam's details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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