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Struisbaai accommodation tips We suggest that you search the internet for accommo-
dation in Struisbaai, Agulhas or Langezandt (a modern
The main accommodation option in this coastal area development in Struisbaai sometimes listed separately).
will be to rent one of the many holiday homes, some of Do search for accommodation on various accommoda-
which are spacious to cater for large families. It would tion sites because not all houses or rooms are advertised
therefore be a good idea for friends to share a house. on one site.
If you consider camping, there are caravan and camp- If you want more options, search for: Waenhuiskrans (as
sites in Struisbaai, L’Agulhas, and Waenhuiskrans Cara- residents call it)/Arniston (its other official name), Bredas-
van Park, which offers the most secluded campsites of dorp, Suiderstrand or Agulhas National Park.
the three. There are also a limited number of basic cha- Keep in mind: you will want to drive to various locations
lets at all three campsites. to take early morning or late afternoon photos, which
The Agulhas National Park is a Sanparks nature reserve could include scenic spots in Waenhuiskrans/Arniston

that offers comfortable and affordable accommodation. like Kassiesbaai or the cauldron, canola between Bred-
If you are seeking upmarket hotel accommodation, asdorp and Swellendam or Caledon, or to capture the
there is Chateau de Marine Boutique Hotel in Struisbaai lighthouse or Meishu Maru in good light, which are clos-
and The Arniston Spa Hotel. There are also a number of er to the Agulhas National Park or the private residential
guest houses that offer accommodation. area, Suiderstrand, just before you enter the park.

Congress programme: Monday 11 August to Friday 15th

Mon 11 Tue 12 August Wed 13 August Thu 14 August Fri 15 August
August
Sunrise 07:24 Guided & unguided Guided & unguided Guided & unguided Guided & unguided
to 07:20 photography photography photography photography
9h00 Refreshments Refreshments Refreshments Refreshments

09h15 Announcements Announcements Announcements Announcements
09h30 Freeman Patterson Kim Stevens Martin Barber . Freeman Patterson -

10h30 PSSA Tea/coffee Tea/coffee Tea/coffee Tea/coffee
11h00 Board Laetitia Kenny Francois Roux Yvette Jordaan
meeting PSSA AGM & Forum
12h00 Phill Sturgess Koot Marais Martin Osner

13h00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
14h30 Community shoots Community shoots Community shoots Community shoots
- Elim/Kassiesbaai/ - Elim/Kassiesbaai/ - Elim/Kassiesbaai/ - Elim/Kassiesbaai/
Registra- Shipwreck museum/ Shipwreck museum/ Shipwreck museum/ Shipwreck museum/
tion Community portraits Community portraits Community portraits Community portraits

16h30 Guided & unguided Guided & unguided Guided & unguided Guided & unguided
photography photography photography photography
19h00 Dinner Dinner Dinner
Honours & Awards
19h30 Cocktail & Banquet
onwards PSSA showcase

Best of class presenters Martin Barber: Don’t just take it, make it … Travel photog-
Dr Freeman Patterson: The vital connection Between Art raphy with a purpose.
and Craft and why it’s so important for Photographers Martin Osner: Mastering the art of landscape photography.
Plus Superbloom: The Flora and Ecology of Namaqualand. Phil Sturgess: Sand, sea and surf.
Francois Roux: Fallacies of judging in club photography. Richard Goldschmidt: Top photo opportunities in the area.
Kim Stevens: Architecture — Innovation, Form and Structure.
Koot Marais: Wildlife photography - the simple truth. Yvette Jordaan: The art of food photography.
Laetitia Kenny: Taking portraiture to the next level. Read about the speakers here.

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