Destination South Africa

Bluewater Day South Africa

Bluewater Day comes to Cape Town on 5 January 2027 The event is held in partnership with Balance Catamarans and alongside the World ARC 2026–27 fleet, which will be berthed...

Why Cape Town Is One of the Best Places in the World to Build a Boat

For many Balance owners, the journey toward taking delivery of their yacht becomes one of the most memorable parts of the entire ownership experience. That is largely because the journey...

Waterfront view of traditional white and black architecture in St. Francis Bay, South Africa, showing reflections in the still canal water.

St Francis Bay

A Quiet Coastal Escape for Balance Owners If Cape Town represents the energy and global connectivity of South Africa’s marine industry, St. Francis Bay offers something entirely different. Located along...

Marnie Kai 3, Balance 580, Launches!

St Francis Bay We are thrilled to welcome Marnie Kai 3 to the water! A beautiful day and calm waters in St Francis Bay set the scene for a truly...

Balance 580 Blue Diamond launch St Francis Bay

Blue Diamond, Balance 580, Launches!

Blue Diamond Makes Her Splash in St Francis Bay As the tide came in just before dawn, Blue Diamond made her splash on 21 March 2026, in St. Francis Bay....

Black Rose, the Final Balance 526, Launches!

The Last Balance 526 Enters the Water in St. Francis Bay On 21 February 2026, Black Rose slipped into the water in St. Francis Bay – and with her, an...

Instinct, Balance 526, Launches!

A Christmas Spirit Launch to Close Out 2025 in St. Francis Bay As dusk settled over St. Francis Bay at the end of December 2025, Instinct rolled out of the...

Phil’s Top Spots to Visit in Cape Town

Discovering the Mother City with Phil Berman, President of Balance Catamarans After decades of visiting—and falling deeper in love with the city each time—Phil has curated a collection of favorite...

Top Accommodations in St. Francis, South Africa

There is a wealth of things to do in and around St. Francis Bay, from hiking to game watching and tree-top tours. The Eastern Cape is home to some very...

Popular Restaurants in St Francis

In the Cape St Francis area Nevermind Full Stop Joe Fish In the Village St. Francis Brewery Big Time Taverna Off the Menu Twenty Two Eatery Peri Peri SUSHI At...

Understanding Catamaran Pricing

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