Hello From Plettenberg Bay

Although we have had some very inclement weather over the past month, generally our weather has been much better than either Cape Town or P.E.

We have had a busy month with several great events in Plett and Knysna.

The Oyster Festival in Knysna, runs from the 6th to the 15th of July and has brought many visitors to our area.  It is a very popular festival held annually with over 100 events.

The Tour de Plett held over the weekend of the 30th June attracted many entries with 85 competitors in the 110km road race, which was won by H.B. Kruger in a time of 2hrs, 47mins & 55sec with Anriette Schoeman taking the ladies race in 3hrs, 7mins & 48sec.  Our own Kevin Evans, took the 75km off road mountain bike race in a time of 2hrs, 59mins & 21sec with Ischen Stopforth being the first lady home in 3hrs, 33mins & 75sec.

As always the Wedge Classic drew enthusiastic surfers and supporters from around the country.  Tough competition and good waves made for a very memorable event with the main prize in the pro section going to Sacha Specker with Iain Campbell second and Jared Houston and Niklas Martin sharing third place.

Local junior Andrew Searle partnered with Jared Houston to win the synchronised event.

The 'So You Thinnk You Can Cook' competition at L.M. Restaurant is in full swing with RE/MAXs own Bruce Noble winning his heat on the 28th June.

The whales are in the Bay again!  The Southern Rights visit the bay from about June to November, and migratory humpaback whales can also be briefly seen from May and June and then, on their return trip, from about November to January.  Bryde's whales or orcas are also occasionally seen.