MY DURBAN…

Peter Hall recently returned from The Netherlands, where he finished in the top 10 at the Hobie World Championships in Noordwijk aan Zee. Hall, representing Point Yacht Club, was among a fleet of 250 sailors from 24 countries

Best place for a first date in the city?

Little Havana umhlanga. What’s the first thing you do when you arrive in Durban from out of town?

Enjoy home. Home for me is the best place in the world! Best meal you’ve had in Durban that was not at home?

Perri Chicken at Lupa. What current local song can’t you stop listening to?

Goodluck – Thinking About You. What’s the last South African movie you watched?

Blood and Glory. Earliest memory you have of Durban?

320 West Street Chinese restaurant. If you were mayor for the day, what would you do?

Sign off on all water treatment and cleaning projects for rivers and beachfronts etc. Your favourite hangout spot in Durban?

Vetch’s beach. The best-kept secret in the city? People are awesome in Durban. Best place to let your hair down?

Offshore on a sailing boat. Who do you call when you want to have fun and where in the city do you go? My wife and kids, umhlanga. Three shops you rely on?

Cape Union Mart, Woolworths, Seaport Supplies. The best-dressed person is…

A Durbanite… We have mastered the art of looking casually smart! And baggies and slops are acceptable in most places. Favourite Durban shop to shop?

Not really a shopper. sorry, but I would have to say I can spend tons of money at the Hobie shop looking for new stuff for my boat. Favourite theme park? Disney World USA. Which is your favourite market or mall in South Africa?

Pavilion, it is close to home and has all the essentials. Which building in Durban would you like to own?

Durban Underwater Club. Which building would you like to be locked in overnight?

Home. What’s the one thing people need to stop doing in Durban?

Drugs. Where is the best view of Durban?

Top of Moses Mabhida Stadium. Best place for a nightcap? Butcher Boys, Florida Road.