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Paragliding From Sir Lowrys Pass, Cape Town

Posted by Jacques Du Plessis on 8th December 2017 | Featured

Sir Lowrys Pass 30 Minutes from Cape Town on the N2 towards George, situated in the Overberg mountain range you’ll find Sir Lowrys Pass, 420m above sea level offering soaring, thermalling and cross country flights for pilots with a basic … Read More

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Paragliding from Signal Hill, Cape Town

Posted by Jacques Du Plessis on 7th September 2017 | Featured

Signal Hill Signal Hill (Lion’s Rump or “The Lion’s Flank”, a term now obsolete) is a long smoothly sloped ridge 350m above sea level, that provides great ridge soaring and thermalling allowing you views of Sea Point, Cape Town Harbour, … Read More

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