East London : Profile

Clearance

The approach is very easy and straightforward even in heavy weather or at night. Call East London "Port Control" some 2 hours prior to arrival and once more when you are 1 mile off the breakwater. Don't pass too close to the breakwater.

Docking

Proceed all the way in and find the "Latimer's Landing" right before the railway bridge on your starboard side.

Given the reported poor state of Latimer's Landing, a better option might be to find a free fore-and-aft mooring opposite. These are managed by the Yacht Club who should be contacted regarding them.

Only very little surge enters the harbor so far up and a slight current can be experienced depending on the tide, so keep your shore lines long enough.

There is a key for the clean hot showers and the toilets by the dock plus all the information you need, you can get from the "Ballyhoo Dockside Restaurant". Fresh water and electricity are available on the dock at "Latimer's Landing". Security patrols the dock all night. No charges are made for docking apart from a deposit for the shower keys and a 10 R fee to use them.

Ballyhoo Dockside Restaurant-Bar
Latimer's Landing, P.O. Box 19438, Tecoma 5214, East London
Tel:082-4507073 or 082-9681880, Fax:043-7434101
Longside docking right outside the facilities. Good security. Hot showers. Clean Toilets. Fresh water + Fuel available. Contact with experienced tradespeople. Phone Box.

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