I'm not sure if this is the same snap I posted before, but anyhow here it is... the early days of the aycht club. What was the big diesel tank used for at the back?
The fuel Tanks must be for the secretly hidden engines on the winning boats i guess, just thinking LOL
The original club was a wooden structure, Painted black I think. I was so young but I do recall the existinfg club being constructed. A building site to a youngster was a big adventure playground!
@Robert, any idea on the diesel tank?
The feul tank could be a storage tank for the petrol for the outboards on the boats!I think the yatch club looks great here think it was much better then than now!
I do not recall any electricity feed to the club so generators must have been the only option. Like the yellow/orang two-wheeled ones?
The hot water in the showers and stove(s) in the kitchen was run on gas.
However I stand corrected if electrics were laid on. I can't recall any overhead cabling stretching across the desert to or from a sub-station.
I know an HT Line running along, must be to the golf club only then
Generators i knew all run on Diesel
Does anyone remember the days before the yacht basin -which was a pink salt-pan before -was flooded with sea-water on purpose to create the basin? For years the yacht club area was known as the PINK PAN.
This is how I remember the Yacht club in the time I was in OMD from 1970 to 1982. Yes the Pink Pan is clearly etched in my mind. I used to cycle from town to the yacht club sometimes twice over a weekend or ride out there (on my illegal 50cc Honda until old man Selby busted me and Sersant Dirk Coetzee gave me a very stern warning).
At one time we used to drive our hired Anglias right around the pan through the sand and back onto the tar road,...amazing little cars those Anglias.
You can also see the wooden slat windshelters on the beach in the photograph unless I am mistaken.
Geez Leon you've still got good eyesight for an oldie....I can't make out the windshelters.
Di, I think I am mistaken here. Those structures above the fence on the right are not the old windshelters. Could be shelters for young trees being planted. I just google eathed the yacht club and I can see that there are 8 windshelters currently in existence and they are quite far from the yacht club building more towards the river mouth.
Damm OMD still looks so pretty in google earth, beautifully painted blue and green rooftops, gardens, etc.
The beach shelters are now made of cement bricks and asbestos roofing, the fence at the south side of the yacht club, long since burned on a bonfire....... and Yes! The town does still look good, lets hope there is still funds for the budget to maintain this asset of a town.....
The tanks where they not fresh water and diesel for the generator?
Paddy is that you from CBC days Green Point?
or should I say Mr O'Brien my maths and Geography teacher
Alfred Boehme
Hi
I remember the Yacht club well, we used to go there every Sunday in summer. My father Chummy Pretorius was the Vice Commodore of the Speedboat section of the club. He had a boat called Chopper 1, it was used in a film that was made in Oranjemund, for the life of me I cannot remember the name of the film, but do remember the exitement in town at the time. As kids we were all covered in a "suntan lotion" made of vinegar and oil!! We all smelt like fish and chip shops on Sundays. I have photos of our times at the club and will be posting them shortly. Also photos of the Dances that were held at the Club. A memorable one was Themed " A Roman Romp" was a great party apparently.
Was that not the movie that starred Telly Savalas?
Here's the internet Movie Database link on the Film.... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073241/
The Plot:
"Head of company security, Harry Webb, fears that a diamond theft is about to take place at their major mining complex deep in the desert. He quickly manages to become very unpopular, particularly with Claire Chambers, a celebrated cover girl, daughter of the mine administrator. She is visiting the man she loves, Mike Bradley, who is responsible for security at the mine. Nelson, the mine administrator, gives Bradley a curious mission - to steal a diamond. He wants to implicate Bradley in order to bring him into contact with a certain Lewis who is preparing to rob the mine with the aid of a group of mercanaries and a local accessory known as Father Christmas. Webb, not being informed of the deceit, relentlessly pursues Bradley, who is contacted by Lewis. With the mercanaries in the process of penetrating the mine. Bradley reveals himself to be Father Christmas, the organiser of the entire operation. With Webb in pursuit, Bradley flees into the desert with the only other survivors - Lewis and Clair. Written by Leigh Thomas
Hi Denise
I bought your Dad's pale green VW Combi Clipper in late 70's, remember the one with the white seats and little aluminium rails inside at the back. Had lots of fun with that old Combi.
Leon
The title of the movie was Sperrgebied.
Thanks for the name, I wonder where on earth one would find a copy of that movie today?
allgood
mike, found the film on e bay. you can buy the film for 30 rand on vhs,you can also buy it on dvd for 150 rand.also found the film on amazon.com,did o j simpson star in this film?
name of the film is killer force the diamond mercenaries.