Cape Town E Prix: Traffic and parking disruptions for this weekend

The Cape Town E Prix route will lead around Cape Town Stadium and may lead to traffic in the Waterfront area. Picture: Instagram

The Cape Town E Prix route will lead around Cape Town Stadium and may lead to traffic in the Waterfront area. Picture: Instagram

Published Feb 24, 2023

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The route leads around the Cape Town Stadium and may impact access in and out of the V&A Waterfront precinct.

Road closures

Helen Suzman, Granger Bay Boulevard, Beach Road, Fritz Sonnenberg, Vlei Road and Green Point Circle will be closed from Thursday, February 23, at 10.30pm and will only reopen on Sunday, February 26, at 4am.

As such, the only entrance and exit to the V&A Waterfront on Friday, February 24, and Saturday, February 25, will be Dock Road. There will be no access to Sea Point via Dock Road. Please expect traffic congestion when making use of Dock Road on these days. All traffic will be managed by traffic officials.

Parking

In light of the road closures, it’s advised for those coming to the V&A Waterfront, to make use of the parking garages closest to the freeway – Battery Park, Dock Road Junction and Silo. Parking is free on weekends at Battery Park.

Wednesday, February 22 (Pro Am Race)

Day: Ocean Innovation Africa Summit (Feb 21 – 24)

Showcase of African initiatives and bringing together international entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, businesses and leaders that are working towards creating a positive impact on our oceans. Venue: Two Oceans Aquarium.

10h00 – 13h00: “The Ocean Race Learning Programme” (Feb 9,10,13 16 and 20 23 )

The Ocean Race partner with Two Oceans Aquarium to offer a dynamic and interactive learning programme to 600 schoolchildren during the three-week stopover. Focusing on ocean literacy, ocean rights and climate change.

09h00 – 18h30: Pro Am Race

17h30 19h00: “Ocean Impact Film Showcase”

A selection of short films presented by various directors focusing on the ocean and its ecosystem.

– Pefumla with Loyiso Dunga

– Water Bear with Zandile Ndlovu

– Coding for Crayfish with Abalobi

– Kelp: South Africa’s Golden Forests from Akshata Mehta

Venue: Amphitheatre

19h00 – 22h00: Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) Meet and Greet

The Royal Cape Yacht Club members invite teams and operations to a “Meet and Greet” at the clubhouse, after Wednesday Twilight Sailing. Venue: Royal Cape Yacht Club.

Thursday, February 23 (Pro Am Race)

Day: Ocean Innovation Africa Summit (Feb 21 – 24)

Showcase of African initiatives and bringing together international entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, businesses and leaders that are working towards creating a positive impact on our Oceans.

Venue: Two Oceans Aquarium.

10h00 – 13h00: The Ocean Race Learning Programme (Feb 9,10,13 – 16 and 20 23)

The Ocean Race partner with Two Oceans Aquarium to offer a dynamic and interactive learning programme to 600 schoolchildren during the three-week stopover. Focusing on ocean literacy, ocean rights and climate change.

16h00: Ocean Science Show with Danni Washington

30 minutes. Venue: Amphitheatre

17h00 – 17h30: “The Ocean Race Show: with Jeff Ayliffe

30 minutes. Venue: Amphitheatre

17h30: Movie – “Deep Rising” followed by Q&A with director Matthew Ritz

Venue: Amphitheatre

09h00 18h30: Pro Am Race

Friday, February 24 (In-Port race)

Day: Ocean Innovation Africa Summit (Feb 21 – 24)

Showcase of African initiatives and bringing together international entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, businesses and leaders that are working towards creating a positive impact on our Oceans. Venue: Two Oceans Aquarium.

10h00 – 11h00: Skippers Press Conference

Press conference featuring skippers from all teams.

13h30 – 14h00: “The Ocean Race Show” with Jeff Ayliffe

12h05 – 16h30: In-Port Race

Local fans can get up close and personal to the teams as they battle it out around a short inshore course.

12:05 – 12:15 Sailors Parade

12:25 – 12:45 Dock Out In Port Race

14h10 – 16h30: In-Port Race Start

16h30 – 17h00 (approx): In-Port Race Public Prize-giving

Prize-giving for Leg 3 In-Port Races Series. Venue: Amphitheatre

17h30 – 18h00: “One Blue Heart Movie Premiere”

Venue: Amphitheatre

18h30 – 20h00: Open Mic evening

Venue: Amphitheatre

20h00: Prize-giving Ceremony

Leg 3 Prize-giving. Invitation only. Venue: Look Out

Saturday, February 25

11h00 – 11h30: “Ocean Science Show” with Danni Washington

30 minutes. Venue: Amphitheatre

12h00 – 13h00: Genova Pesto World Championship with Roberto Panizza

Competition to choose the best pesto maker in each Host City. Final championship in Genova with the winners of each Host City. Venue: Amphitheater

13h15: “The Ocean Race Show” with Jeff Ayliffe

Venue: Amphitheatre

14h00: Team Malizia Panel Debate

Amphitheatre

16h00 – 16h30: “Ocean Science Show” with Danni Washington

30 minutes. Venue: Amphitheatre

18h00 – 20h00: School of Rock Entertainment

Stage performance. Team Rock the instructor band comprised of some of Cape Town’s top musicians and House Band made up of six of our top music students will entertain the Waterfront crowd from 6pm-8pm on Saturday February 25. Venue: Amphitheatre

Sunday, February 26 (Leg Restart)

11h00 – 11h30: “Ocean Science Show” with Danni Washington

30 minutes. Venue: Amphitheatre

12h00 – 12h45

12h00 – 12:12 Sailors Parade

12:15 – Flag handover (mayoral handover)

12:17 – Blessing of the fleet

12:20 – MC Interviews teams before boat departures

12:25 – 12:45 – Dock-out

14h15: Leg Restart

18h00 – 19h00: V&A Waterfront Take the Stage presented by MTN

A series of pop-up performance for emerging South African musicians & musical ensembles.

Venue: Amphitheatre.

— capetowneprix (@capetowneprix) February 20, 2023

In the light of Entertainment, DJ Zinhle will also make her way to the decks to get mzansi pumping: .

@DJZinhle will be on the decks in the Allianz Fan Village – A Track on race day.

Enjoy a fun-filled day out with the whole family, featuring giant screens, kids’ zone, food vendors, bar areas, beer garden and the winner’s podium.