Sodwana Bay INFORMATION

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VHF operators courses

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Short Range Radio Course – VHF (VHF Operators certificate) Radio operators on the Short range course (SRC), for the VHF Operators Certificate are taught the proper use of a VHF radio and the correct procedures to follow. Effective from 1 January Category B, C, D Vessels must be equipped with a VHF radio and the operator must hold a VHF Operators certificate. Operators are taught how to operate VHF radio equipment and the course  cover: Inter vessel , Mayday, Mayday Relay, Pan Pan , Security and Urgency signals. Frequencies, Batteries and radio tests. Radio tuning and maintenance. The course also includes the new modules for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Learning Objectives: On successful completion of the course operators should have the following knowledge and practical skills: General knowledge of radio communications in the maritime mobile service Practical knowledge of radio equipment VHF radio installation, antennas, interfacing Digital Selective calling (DSC) Practical and theoretical knowledge of radio communication procedures Regulations for VHF Communications Duration: 2 day weekday course or  a 2 day weekend courses. Course can be arranged for weekday evenings. Venues: Our courses will be presented in Pretoria and Sodwana bay. (Courses also available in Gordon’s bay, Knysna, Port Elizabeth, Vaal  triangle and Durban.) More info and bookings: Contact Kobus 0828913652 or skippers@twobar.co.za  


Emoyeni Dive Lodge ~ Sodwana Bay

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The name Emoyeni means “place of the wind” in Zulu. Mid-2007 Kobus eventually acquired the use of a piece of land from the Mbila tribal authority after a two year process following the tribal land process. In October 2007 we started with the development of the property and completed the first phase in mid December. The kitchen area, ablutions and tented accommodation were completed.The facilities were immediately opened to the public. In 2008 we built the first en-suite chalet and two en-suit rooms and extended the facilities. During 2009 we added more en-suite chalets, a pool and a classroom. More chalets, cabins and facilities were added up to  December 2014. FACILITIES: Emoyeni has a fully equipped kitchen area for guests and self-catering guests. Catering is available. Ablutions consist of clean showers with hot water and toilets etc. ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation is available in en-suite chalets and 3x3m dome tents. CHALETS: The chalets are en-suite and have a double bed/single bed with bedding/towels provided. SAFARI TENTS: The tents have two single beds, matresses and a light. Bedding – only fitted sheet provided. Own dubvet/pillow must be used. All facilities are serviced daily. There is a pool and lapa area for the use of the guests. ACTIVITIES: We offer scuba diving, scuba diving courses. We can arrange for dolphin and sightseeing tours. Deepsea fishing can be arranged with charter companies. Horse riding and microlight flights are available in the area. Excursions to Lake sibaya, Muzi pans and Ngoboseleni are available. Daytrips to nearby game parks.        Bookings and reservations: Contact us for more bookings and reservations at emoyeni@twobar.co.za or 012-3612617  DIRECTIONS TO EMOYENI: From Johannesburg/Pretoria take the N4 Witbank highway After the Middelburg toll plaza take the Hendrina/Ermelo turnoff Proceed through Hendrina, Ermelo, Piet Retief and Pongola For the dirt road – 50km after Pongola turn of to Jozini. Through Jozini turn right at the fork and follow the signs to Mbazwana and Sodwana For the tar road – approx 100km after Pongola turn off to Hluhluwe, through the town and follow the signs to Mbazwana and Sodwana Proceed from Mbazwana to Sodwana bay Approximately 5km from Mbazwana turn right at the Emoyeni sign and the camp is about 200m on this dirt road GPS reference: 27°30.614′ S   032°37.227’E