The Happy Cruisers Go to South Africa: Cape St. Francis

Marius planned the departure date from Hawaii to be sure he was fishing at Cape St. Francis on his birthday - December 3. His wish was granted and we spent a wonderful week with the Ellis cousins Tommy and Marlene Ferreira and Willie and Katie in a cool little beach shack right on the sand at Mostertshoek.

For the surfers in our lives, Cape St. Francis is the place in the movie Endless Summer II where they found the perfect wave. Cape St. Francis is known for its beautiful beaches and as one of the best surfing locations on the planet. Given its geological location, it is susceptible to swell year round from large low pressure systems that form between Antarctica and the southern tip of Africa. When large south west swell wraps around the coastline of the region and the prevailing offshore winds come up, the surfing is as good as it gets.

Surfing is good, well so is the fishing. As soon as everything was unpacked from the cars Marius and Tommy headed to the water with their poles.

There was a lot of observation and discussion about conditions involving the wind, waves, water temperature and best spots to cast to avoid getting caught on the rocks.

The effort paid off and we had Black Tail to eat for dinner on more than one occasion!

While Marius was fishing I spent time walking on the beach finding interesting things to photograph. It was glorious!!

SHELLS GALORE!

Pristine Beach

Enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.

Beach Daisy

Oyster Catchers

View toward Seal Point Lighthouse

Later in the week we were joined by Janene, Tommy and Marlene's daughter and her son GJ age 4. In this family fishing is an important tradition and the learning starts early. Mom is a great teacher!