Jet Skiing in Melkbos
Jet Skiing is one of those sports that I think many people would love to try, but either it’s too expensive, or they live too far away from the ocean and its waves to make one of these water bikes a worthwhile investment.
I’m sure many people know that you can hire a Jet Ski for the odd bit of fooling around, but what’s always bothered me with this is that jet skis are dangerous and I don’t know how to read the ocean – I do know that it’s not something to toy with, though. A colleague of mine, who rides his jet ski regularly, told me of an incident where he helped someone who had paralysed themselves by landing incorrectly after jumping the ski… that’s not a place I’d like to be!
But there is another option if you’re visiting Cape Town and would like to take a tour of the coastline on a jet ski (and want to drive the machine yourself). Bugaloo Adventures have a Seafari jet ski package for R600 that puts you on a jet ski with a guide on a separate ski. The guide rides alongside you, keeping one eye on the ocean and one eye on you to make sure you’re staying safe, and helps you learn how to ride the ski. It’s a pretty cool idea, don’t you think? I’m just waiting for Bugaloo to offer us a free ride, so that we can review the actual experience! 
To help us out while we’re on vacation, today’s photo was taken by Bennie Vivier – the guy who, when I started getting into photography, was kind enough teach me about the subtle technical aspects of the art.
That’s a fantastic action shot. I think I need some lessons from Bennie (and his camera
).
I would like to do this can u please supply me with a contact number or email address
Hi Ahmed
Check out this page. Enjoy!
HI, IM LOOKING AT BUYING A JET SKI BUT DONT KNOW WHERE YOU CAN RIDE, WONDERING IF YOU NOW OF ANY PLACES
Brandon, stop shouting dude.
You’d be able to ride your jetski in Table Bay… but I suggest that you try hooking up with folk who know the waters. Check out the link in the post – I’m sure that you’d be able to ride in Hout Bay as well… in fact… I’m sure there are many places that you could ride! But, seriously, I suggest that you find a buddy who knows the waters ride with.
hahaha sorry, thanx for the advice!
hi, i would like to hire a jetski for the easter weekend. starteing the friday 21 april – 26 april.
Any ideas. cape town.
Hi Riyard, I’ve never hired one, but what may be a good idea is to first scout out where you’d like to ride the jetski – False Bay, or Table Bay… or perhaps even Hout Bay. Check the link included in the article – perhaps they can assist with an area and costing.
The jetski package for R600 – could you please give me more info?
Thanx