How big are the boats?

Silverwind is a 45’ (14metres) Royal Cape Catamaran
Silversand is a 60’ (18 metres) Simonis Catamaran

They are currently the two biggest sailing catamarans along the Namibian Coast.

Do you have toilets on the boat?

Yes.  Each boat has 3 toilets aboard.

What clothes must we wear?

There is no rule regarding clothing.  However, we would advise to bring along warm clothing (jacket or so) as Walvis Bay is known to have a rapid change in weather.

We do offer woollen-blankets aboard.

What Shoes?

There is a strict rule regarding the shoes:  No high heels!
We will request clients to take her shoes of as high heels damage our deck!! Any other flat-shoes are welcome.

Will we get wet?

Clients will not get wet, unless they want to lie in the trampolines while being out of the protected waters.  (This is often while relaxing in the trampolines and viewing the Dolphins on the open Atlantic Ocean)

NOTE:  The boats have a broad platform, which allows clients to view the Marine life from an incredible close distance and there is no need to make use of the trampolines if clients do not wish to use them.

May we swim?

With the Skippers permission and taking the time into consideration, a quick stop in sheltered water may be made for a swimming session.

NOTE:  This is not part of the usual schedule and should there not be sufficient time left, or should the weather/water conditions not allow for this, the Skipper will continue with the set tour and the swimming will not be allowed.

Will the sun come out?

13 minutes past 11 o’clock

When do you sail?

It mainly depends on the wind and wind direction – but with the slightest of breeze – we sail!  (That’s what our business is all about – Being environmentally friendly!)

Are kids safe on the boat?

Yes, but we insist that they wear life-jackets during the course of the journey (which we supply on board).  We advise parents to keep an eye on the children – as our crew members are there to see to the running of the operation aboard and can not keep an eye on the children the whole time.

NOTE:  Clients step aboard at own risk.  Parents are responsible for their children!  The Skippers do not tolerate kids running around on deck (even with life-jackets on!) and do not allow children to sit on the back-platform without their parents being present!

Can you take Wheelchairs?

Yes we can.  However this is also weather depending.  Should the ocean be to ‘unstable’ we will contact the client in the morning, to discuss the option of maybe wanting to post prone their trip.

Do Seals come on the boat?

Yes.  Even though they are wild animals, they have become used to receiving the morning snack aboard the boats and being amongst people.

When is Whale Season?

Whale Season usually starts end of June and ends beginning November, with July and August being the peak time to view them.

However, Whales have also been viewed outside the normal Whale Season.

The Orca’s (Killer Whales) are often to be seen in January/February months and then again at the end of the year around November.

Do Turtles Nest on our beaches?

No.  They nest further North, more on the Angolan coast line, but they are to be seen in the water by us during the time period of December – June, or when the water temperature has reached a warmer temperature reading.

Where are the Dolphins?

Out there – you’ll just have to search for them ?

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