ONLY in SOUTH AFRICA would this be a PROBLEM! | Simon's Town... Ep 415
August 31, 2025 · 36 min · 60K views · Simon's Town
What this video covers
The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe arrives in Simon's Town, South Africa, after completing a passage from Knysna around Cape Agulhas.0:29 The transit marked a milestone in their circumnavigation as they transitioned from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic.0:57 Simon's Town, located in False Bay, serves as a major naval base and is known for its local baboon population, which frequently descends from the mountains into town to forage.8:02 Professional baboon monitors patrol the area with paintball guns to deter the animals and prevent property damage.13:21 The town is also historically significant for the grave of Just Nuisance, a Great Dane that served in the Royal Navy.13:45 While the area is famous for Great White Shark sightings near Seal Island, the crew notes that local sightings have been rare for several years.15:42 The visit includes participating in a Wednesday night club race on a local yacht and hiking to the former signal school and leper colony site above the town.2:29 The crew plans to depart for Cape Town to round the Cape of Good Hope.35:02
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