Captain Frank Wightman

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Frank Wightman 1896 - 1970

Frank was a sensitive, intellectual, semi-recluse who lived alone for some 20 years, starting in the 1940's on his small yacht 'Wylo' (10m overall). He was usually anchored in Kraalbaai in the shelter of Konstabelkop.

Frank built Wylo himself and sailed her across to the Caribbean.

Frank wrote two books "The wind is free (1949) and My way leads me seaward (1951).

His biography was written by Lawrence Green, titled "A Giant in hiding." (1970)

Frank eventually lived at the farm Oesterval with his friend Brian Lello towards the end of the 1960's.

This is a picture of Wylo.

Our Cabin, honouring one of Langebaan's Legends, Captain Frank Wightman, situated in Wightman Street is in memory of his life.