Knysna, Brenton on Lake

About

Easy to access the launch site and the water. There is ample parking. There are two launch sites, one at Brenton on Lake and the other is a good 300m walk down a path to access the water and rigging area. This spot is used by the kiters.

Town and Activities

Knysna main town is a short distance away.

Wind & Tides

Direction

The most favourable winds here are: South Easterly, Easterly and East South Easterly.

Tides

Good on mid to high tide depending on whether it is a spring or neap tide. If a neap tide then on the high tide.

Knynsa Lagoon is tidal. Refer to tide information Graph with the Wind2Speed WindWidget.

Forecasting Sites

Windguru WRF9 and ICON13

Water

Temperature

Water Temperature

Activity Area

BLUE SMUDGE:	Kinder Garden Launch Site
GREEN SMUDGE:	Brenton on Lake Launch Site
YELLOW LINE:	Kinder Garden
RED LINE:	Brenton on Lake

Hazards

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Launch & Access

Friendly

This site is very accessible with more than enough room to rig and launch from.

Facilities

Ablution

None

Storage

No storage facilities

Refreshments

No kiosk or shops at the site

Parking

Ample Parking

There is good parking space. Lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight.

Crowds

Brenton on Lake

This area can get very busy during the holiday seasons

Other Water Activities

Emergency Services

Medical

Provincial Hospital: +27 44 302 8400
Life Knysna Private Hospital: +27 44 302 5201
ER24: 084 124

Fire & Rescue

Fire Station: +27 44 302 8911

Security

Allsound Security: +27 44 382 0476

Knysna SAPS

SAPS: +27 44 302 6600

NSRI

NSRI: +27 82 990 5956

Shops & Accommodation

Groceries

Knysna is a large town with a lot of shopping facilities

Restaurants

Wide variety available, use your favourite search engine to find what suites you.

Accommodation

There are a number of guest houses and B&Bs available to you.