The standup scene in Cape Town is impressive. Surfing has long set its roots here but standup is reaching out to people that surfing hasn’t traditionally communicated with. Locals can be expected to be protective of their breaks but are surprisingly accommodating to those with a paddle as long as you abide by the rules and return the same respect.
Our digs were in Bloubergstrand, aka the water sports mecca of the Cape. Our beach front apartment proved to be the ultimate ‘watch tower’ as the day’s conditions unravelled. At daybreak, lines of swell revealed themselves through the crisp haze of sunrise and as no one likes to arrive late to a party, dawn Patrol became a habit. The endless breaks that grace the Strand offered up the perfect playground and small groups of SUPers and surfers could be seen dotted along the coastline. To give you an idea, Kite beach, Big Bay, Horse Trails and all the way down to Durdesteen, are four magnificent breaks within 5km of each other. This kind of set up can be overwhelming as decision making so early on in the day can be as confusing, so let me help you. After a few hectic mornings trying to decide, it soon became clear that if there was swell in the area, they all worked!
