Difference between revisions of "Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Mike’s Point"

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The dive site Mike's Point is an inshore rocky reef in the Rooi-els area on the east side of False Bay, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

[edit] Understand

[edit] Position

S34°18.75’ E018°48.72’ (estimated from chart)

Slightly to the west of the north headland of Container Bay.

This site is not in a Marine Protected Area. A permit is not required.

[edit] Name

The name "Mike's Point" is derived from the name of one of the divers who lived nearby and explored this area.

[edit] Depth

Maximum depth is about 20m.

[edit] Topography

Rugged ridges and gullies of sandstone.

[edit] Conditions

[edit] Facilities

None.

[edit] Get in

Easiest as a boat dive, though it is possible to do it as a shore dive from Container Bay.

[edit][add listing] See

[edit] Marine life

No records available. Probably similar to outer areas of Ankers and Coral gardens.

[edit] Photography

[edit] Routes

No particular route recommended.

[edit] Stay safe

[edit] Hazards

No site specific hazards known.

[edit] Skills

No special skills required.

[edit] Equipment

No special equipment recommended.

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