The small boat harbour, which is next to the Royal Alfred Marina, is home to private boats of all descriptions. The harbour is home to all kinds of private ski boats, fishing boats, millionaire's yachts, canoes and rafts.

Across the river, at the mouth of the harbour, is the Ski Boat Club, which is host to the NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute),

Registrations for boats can be obtained at the Harbour Masters office, in the small boat harbour. Tel/Fax 046-624-4587.

Boats can be launched at the small boat harbour or at the old Municipal slipway, near the tourism office.

We host the most wonderful fishing competitions, which will in future be national competitions. Tuna that run for 10 days! Port Alfred is famous for having the distinction of being the third largest "line fishing port" in South Africa.

Waterskiing is allowed at the Bay of Biscay, between Bells Reach and Centenary Park. Between Centenary Park and Rabbit Rock. Please observe the skiing zones demarcated alongside the river.

Please be aware of the wake-free/dead-slow zone from the Nico Malan bridge to the end of the marina near the mouth.