Date: 16 November 2012
Simon’s Town is a naval harbour, and as a result we often encounter navy exercises, training drills, and personnel when we dive or boat in the vicinity. I took the boat out one day not too long ago, and found this curious orange structure just outside the harbour. You can see Ark Rock in the background.
A former student, Lukas, who is working his way up through the ranks of the SA Navy, once told me that these strange looking objects are for the trainees to practice shooting at. There wasn’t any firing going on when I passed by, fortunately!
