This is a collection of older news items from previous years. They are arranged in reverse order with the oldest items at the end of the page.
December 2025
November 2025
Please welcome our two new VIPs (Very Important Penguins) to the Marina family...
Mr Bones didn’t stand a chance against our candy-hungry mini monsters at Halloween...
October 2025
The 2025 Blue Flag Awards were officially hosted and celebrated in Port Alfred.
Our amazing community working to protect our environment on a beach clean-up day...
September 2025
The Sunshine Coast is buzzing this weekend - your guide to what’s on and where to be!
21 Sept.
World Coastal Cleanup Day – see how our community is making a real contribution...
August 2025
08 August
Why do we make such a fuss about our Blue Flag status & why does it matter?
July 2025
21 July
Welcoming Our New Residents
The first owl box went up last week. We love seeing nature thrive at the Marina!
June 2025
May 2025
19 May
Swirl, Smell, Sip, Savour
The winetasting held in the Marina clubhouse was entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable...
19 May
Ride the Coast
Ulysses SA Motocycle Club held their 26th National Convention on the Sunshine Coast...
14 May
Gone Fishin'
Nothing beats a day out on the open water with some seriously impressive catches...
07 May
Tennis Tournament
The finals are approaching and our amazing Marina team is forging ahead...
April 2025
08 April
Tennis Tournament
A Marina team is participating in the Port Alfred Corporate Cup Tennis Tournament...
March 2025
25 March
Easter Calendar
The Easter Festival, the Sunshine Carnival, an agricultural show & more. Brimful with fun...
02 March
Unexpected Visitor
Some Marina families had an unexpected guest pop in this weekend...
February 2025
21 February
Rally Pitstop at the Marina
The 'Done Dirt Cheap' Rally crews stopped at the Marina for a barge cruise and spitbraai...
17 February
Valentines Day
Spreading the love and sharing the joy, one rose at a time on the Marina...
January 2025
09 January
Holiday Highlights
The 2024 PA & Marina holiday season was truly something special, see our new gallery...
19 January
The Marina Origins
Looking back at the very beginning of our magnificent Royal Alfred Marina in 1989...
December 2024
November 2024
26 Nov. 2024
Royal Alfred Marina AGM
The RAMHOA Annual General Meeting will be held at the Marina Clubhouse at 10h00 on Thursday, 19 December 2024. Info packs have been emailed to Homeowners.
04 Nov. 2024
Blue Flag Marina Status Award
Our Marina has once again been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag status for 24/25.
October 2024
29 Oct. 2024
RAMHOA Bowls Day
Join us for a fun day at the Kowie Bowls Club, followed by Christmas Carols that evening.
28 Oct. 2024
Arts Affair: 2-3 November
It's going to be a busy weekend in Bathurst! Workshops, entertainment, markets & more.
07 Oct. 2024
Pasta-Making Class
A group of residents got together in the Marina clubhouse for a pasta-making class.
September 2024
25 September 2024
Active Community Support
Striders took to the roads on Heritage Day to raise funds for the PA Soup Kitchen.
21 September 2024
Clubhouse Activities
Join us for a flavour fest weekend at the Clubhouse on both 27th & 28th September.
18 September 2024
Italian Cooking Class
Bring a friend and join us on Wednesday, 25th September at 11am. Book is essential.
13 September 2024
Cheese and Wine evening
Residents enjoyed an unforgettable evening of Chamonix wines and good company.
August 2024
16 August 2024
Celebrating Phumla
Celebrating Phumla Mlonyeni's 30 years of service at the Royal Alfred Marina.
04 August 2024
Boplaas Winter Warmer
Another wonderful social gathering was held in the Marina Clubhouse on 25 July.
July 2024
11 July 2024
Magic comes to the Kowie
Gifted young pianist, Isaac van der Merwe, brought musical magic to Port Alfred.
02 July 2024
Wine Tasting with Stef Kruger
It was a spectacular Marina evening with great wine, food and entertainment.
June 2024
20 June 2024
Running Wild Trail Run Report
The participants in this fundraiser had fun in a spectacular setting. Enjoy the photos...
20 June 2024
Explore the Eastern Cape
Discover more wonderful local destinations with The Explorer's Way...
20 June 2024
Arts Festival
Don't miss the 50th National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, 20 - 30 June 2024...
May 2024
13 May 2024
Annual General Meeting
The PARRA AGM will be held in the Marina Clubhouse on Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 5:00PM for 5:30PM. All ratepayers are encouraged to be there!
April 2024
03 April 2024
Tennis Tournament
A Marina team is participating in the Port Alfred Corporate Cup Tennis Tournament...
March 2024
24 March 2024
Easter Calendar
A festival, a carnival, a winetasting and Easter activities for the kiddies. Brimful with fun!
05 March 2024
Property Valuations
Do you want to challenge your municipal property evaluation? Get the objection form...
February 2024
29 February 2024
Bowls Tournament
A Marina team is participating in the Kowie Bowling Club's Nite League competition...
January 2024
28 January 2024
New Photo Gallery
Christmas on the Kowie has its own special magic, see our new Gallery...
26 January 2024
Fishing & Flight
Summer on the Sunshine Coast, the perfect time for fishing and bird-watching.
16 January 2024
Charity Fundraiser
The Loaves & Fishes volunteers kicked off the year with a fundraiser at the Clubhouse.
December 2023
31 December 2023
December Fun and Fitness
There was something special for everyone to do in Port Alfred this December.
23 December 2023
Marina Movie Night
Marina families enjoyed a magical evening watching The Greatest Showman.
18 December 2023
Holiday Safety Guidelines
Safety tips, emergency numbers and a few rules for a safe and happy holiday season.
6 December 2023
KCC Christmas Dinner
The Kowie Camera Club held its year-end dinner and award ceremony at the Marina...
3 December 2023
December Events
Awesome events happening on the Marina and around Port Alfred this festive season...
1 December 2023
WWW Christmas Gathering
Superb company, excellent food and festive cheer to end the year on a high note...
November 2023
30 November 2023
The RAMHOA Annual General Meeting will be held at the Marina Clubhouse at 10h00 on Tuesday, 19 December 2023. Info packs have been emailed to Homeowners.
21 November 2023
History Lesson 101
Do you recognise this old boiler? Find out how it ended up on East Beach...
20 October 2023
Blue Flag Status Awards
Our GM, Claire Wright, received the Marina's certification at the annual Blue Flag Awards...
Blue Flag Programme
RAMHOA hosted a workshop with SAIAB for learners from Kuyasa Combined School...
RAMHOA is always a keen supporter of the NSRI, and will have a 'watering hole' on the course at the NSRI Golf Day on Friday, 24th November. It would be great if the many golfers on the Marina could get together in support of the NSRI for a fun round of golf.
The Halloween Express
Our littlest residents took to the streets for a fun-filled sunset Trick or Treat adventure...
October 2023
The Wednesday Wonder Women enjoying tea and tasty treats, crafts and charity work, and plenty of great conversation.
September 2023
Universities Boat Race 2023
Competitive rowing on the Kowie...
Update: Marina wine-tasting experience.
August 2023
Invitation for Marina Residents
Exclusive! Complimentary! Don't miss it...
Marina Branded Hats
Beautiful lightweight Fedora hats, perfect for our beautiful sunny days. Available at the Marina office.
Estate Upgrades
The Marina road upgrades are underway...
July 2023
A typically gorgeous sunset looking up the river to Port Alfred's iconic hoop bridge. Photo taken by Alida Taylor.
A stunning and rather unusual shot of the sunrise fighting off the storm to brighten the day. Photo taken by Claire Wright.
June 2023
Hospice Fundraiser
Do the Grandon Fun Trail Run for Hospice...
Tourism Newsletter
What's happening on the Sunshine Coast...
May 2023
Marina Team Competing!
Join us for the PA Corporate Tennis Cup 2023.
Chad Le Clos honoured
Annie de Wet Steyn names rare clivia...
Gorgeous sunrise captured on the Marina webcam! Click thisicon to see the sea. Anytime.
March 2023
The RAMHOA Team officially welcomes Matthew Knowles and his dredging team to our staff complement.
February 2023
New Photo Gallery
Some Marina history in pictures...
Marina News
No EIA required to build on our Marina...
January 2023
New RAMHOA Email Addresses
Please update your Contact lists...
December 2022
July - December Gallery
The Marina in the 2nd half of 2022...
NSRI Santa
Santa & his Elves brought gifts to the Marina!
Port Alfred Restaurants
All PA's Eateries with phone numbers...
What's happening on the Sunshine Coast...
Ndlambe Phone Numbers
Direct contacts for various local services...
WWW Christmas
Wednesday Wonder Women Luncheon
Marina AGM at 10h00 on 20 December '22. Any homeowner who has not received the document packs, please call the office ASAP.
November 2022
Book now for Friday 25 November, 18:30, in the Clubhouse. Bring your own drinks.
October 2022
Hospice Golf Day Fundraiser...
Marina Staff Appointments
Message from RAMHOA's Excom Chairman...
Invitation to the NSRI Golf Day Fundraiser...
Tourism Newsletter
What's happening on the Sunshine Coast...
Presentation on 05 November
Don't miss Marion Whitehead's talk...
Invitation to Marina Residents
Find out about Pilates on Friday, 21st Oct...
Marina Ladies
Quilts made with love for Loaves & Fishes...
September 2022
Catch of the Day!
Seal showing off his catch to residents...
Book now for the dinner on Friday, 23 Sept...
Newsletter
Read the latest Tourism newsletter...
A Fisherman & his Bird
A magical journal entry by Athol Trollip...
U3A Newsletter
Fascinating talks planned for September...
August 2022
Friends of Water's Meeting
Don't miss the Friends' Thicket Festival...
Newsletter
Read the latest PABF/SCT newsletter...
Help Make a Difference
Join Port Alfred's residents association...
No Limits Challenge
Marina residents are invited to participate...
Invasive Birds
Products to assist in bird management...
Marina Journal
Spotlight on some of the Marina Team...
U3A Newsletter
The end July Newsletter for Port Alfred...
Congratulations New NSRI Crew
Marina residents join the NSRI...
Royal Alfred Marina History
Photos of the Marina under construction...
July 2022
Invasive Birds on the Marina
A message from the Marina Manager...
Members Newsletter
The latest PABF/SCT newsletter...
Portuguese Celebração
Book now for the dinner on Friday, 22 July...
Beach Patrol Update
Multi Security launches the beach patrol...
Sunshine Coast newsletter
The latest issue with the July events & news.
June 2022
Small Vessel Safety Officer
Contact details for local boat Surveyor...
Calling all Dads
A message for fathers on the Marina...
Members Newsletter
The latest PABF/SCT newsletter...
Media Article
Great piece about our gorgeous Marina...
Winter Warmer Dinner
Book now for the dinner on Friday, 17 June...
It's Playtime!
A new Jungle Gym for our little residents.
Sunshine Coast Unplugged
The latest newsletter with the June events.
May 2022
Marina Journal
Our Team's photo journal for May.
Change of Season
You know it's the end of summer when...
Eastern Cape Marathon Champs
The Kowie Paddling Club is racing 28-29 May.
Business Forum Beach Patrol
Please support beach patrol initiative.
Presentation: "Use of Plants?"
04 June '22. The Ploughman, Bathurst. 10:00.
Presentation: "Nostalgia Unplugged"
12 May '22. Settlers Park. 16:00 for 16:30.
Unusual Visitors in the 'Hood
Shark and its pup up the Kowie River...
April 2022
New Photo Gallery
Stunning photos from January - April.
PABF & Sunshine Coast April newsletter.
The Marina Management team wish all our homeowners and their families a lovely Easter weekend.
Marina Social Club
08 April 2022. Clubhouse. 18h00.
Easter events on the Sunshine Coast.
A magnificent Silver Steenbras, caught by Jackie Windt off his jetty and safely released (click for full view)
Dredger Moving
The dredger is relocating from the river.
March 2022
April events on the Sunshine Coast.
Presentation: "It's About Time"
24 March 2022. Settlers Park. 9,30 for 10.
Community Outreach for SPCA
Appealing to Marina residents for support...
Marina Nursery
Compost is available from the Marina nursery. Sieved @ R40 and unsieved R30.
To order contact Sue on 072 358 8918.
To order contact Sue on 072 358 8918.
Marina History
The Marina dredger - then and now...
February 2022
Local gets Gig on Safari TV Show
Featuring Marina resident, Tessa Woollgar...
Talk of the Town
New blood and ideas infusion for PARRA...
RAMHOA Broadcast
Census officials will be collecting data here on 16 - 18th February. A security guard will accompany them around the property.
January 2022
Scientific Research
What research is being done on the Marina?
PARRA Water Report
Feedback on Port Alfred's water situation...
Marina VIP!
It's a pleasure to meet Charlotte...
December 2021
Marina Nursery Sale
Plants available at R25,00 each from 10:00 - 11:00 on Wednesday 29th and Friday 31st December. Don't miss out!
Kowie Striders
The Kowie Striders' Fun Run on Family Day...
RAMHOA Excom
Meet all your representatives for 2022..
We want everyone to have fun out on the water but please adhere to the WAKE FREE rule in the canals for everyone's sake.
RAMHOA Broadcasts
The latest on Marina services and schedules...
PARRA Water Report
Feedback on Port Alfred's water situation...
RAMHOA AGM
Marina AGM at 10h00 on 21 December 2021. Any homeowner who has not received the document pack, please call the office.
NSRI Santa is coming!
Get ready for the NSRI Santa on the 24th...
Schools Regatta
The annual Schools rowing regatta...
Holiday Events Calendar
It's all happening on the Sunshine Coast...
Waters Meeting
Water flowing over the weir...
Amanzi Challenge
Rubber duck racing on the Kowie...
Public Event
Sunday, 05 December, 11h00. West Beach...
Impressive NSRI on the Move
After escorting the PE to EL Canoe Race...
December Calendar
Calendar of events...
RAMHOA Message
Marina AGM at 10h00 on 21 December 2021. Any homeowner who has not received the email notice, please call the office.
Summer Launch
Invitation for 03 December, 12h00...
November 2021
WWW Christmas
Wednesday Wonder Women's lunch...
It's Raining!
Celebrating 76mm in 2 days...
Service Notice
18 Nov. 20h48: Unexpected delay...
East Beach
Four-legged happiness...
RAMHOA Welcome Message
Welcome to the Marina online...
Club Pool Makeover
Resurfaced and ready for summer...
Marina Nursery
The Marina nursery is bulging with a varierty of seedlings and compost ready for sale in December.
Dredger Location
Message from management: The dredger has moved to the river until mid-December.
Beach Encounter
This curious little fellow spent a relaxed morning watching the comings and goings on East Beach.
October 2021
Amazing Catch
Josh Leach's catch off the East Pier...
Canal Explorer
Spotted in the Marina canals...
Annual Visitors
The Marina welcomes back the Egyptian Geese, a family of goslings is an iconic sight at this time of year.
SA Bodyboarding
National championships in Port Alfred...
October Calendar
It's happening on the Sunshine Coast!
Universities Boatrace
Exciting Annual Boatrace on the Kowie...
September 2021
RAMHOA hosts RYLA
25/9. The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards for PA and Kenton were held at a full-day summit in the Marina Clubhouse.
NSRI Caution
24/9. The carcass of a whale with a shark escort was spotted off-shore. It finally beached just east of Port Alfred.
Spring on the Marina
Why travel all the way to Namaqualand?
New Signage
The new Royal Alfred Marina signage is complete and making a statement outside our entrance.
Fish Eagle Encounter
An unusual sighting on the Kowie of one fish eagle attacking another. The victor tried to carry off it prey, but dropped it.
Pool Makeover
Here's the "before" shot - the clubhouse swimming pool has been stripped of its old marbelite prior to resurfacing.