False Bay Yacht Club

About

False Bay Yacht Club is a yacht club operating a clubhouse and marina with sailing, angling, and rowing activities and a public restaurant.

The town and Simon’s Bay were named after the Dutch Governor Simon van der Stel, who in 1741 identified the bay as the preferred winter anchorage for visiting ships.

Clubhouse and marina location

The club has a modern clubhouse and marina facilities situated centrally in the historic naval village of Simon’s Town.

The marina and clubhouse are located in the South Western corner of False Bay, identified as the preferred winter anchorage for visiting ships by Governor Simon van der Stel in 1741. More details on the club

Activities: sailing, racing, cruising, and social

The club runs an active competitive programme year-round, including weekly club racing (Wednesday twilight series) and seasonal series such as the winter Frostbite series, as well as medium-distance and double-handed series. Major events include the club Spring Regatta, Mossel Bay Race and Agulhas Race. Racing details

Across the seasons, sailing and racing programmes include a summer twilight series, winter frostbite series, and scheduled regattas. Seasonal operation

The club has an active presence on Facebook and Instagram and provides an email contact for enquiries; their restaurant (34º South) is open to the public with bookings available. Club updates and enquiries

Training and safety support

The club lists safety support and survey services through qualified individuals, with SAS COF and LGSC surveys available via named club contacts. Training and safety support

The club is close co-located with NSRI Station 10 for local rescue support.

Active rowing coaching and youth development are offered through the club and partnerships (e.g., Lawhill Maritime Trust / youth rowing programmes). The club also circulates SAS safety-officer guidance and safety notices to members. Training and safety notices

Boatyard facilities

Boatyard facilities include a slipway and hard standing, with a hard standing area accommodating approximately 13 boats.

There is a sling lift (capacity 15m x 4m beam and 16 Ton) for removing boats from the water.

Facilities include power and water on site, with chandlery and marine sub-contractors available; hard standing rates are charged per sq m or negotiated fixed price for extended stays. Boatyard and services

Moorings and anchorage

The walk-on marina moorings, slipping, and hard standing facilities are managed by Simon’s Town Marina Company (STMC). STMC-managed marina

The marina has a total of over 250 berths (242 privately owned marinas). STMC owns 10 marinas and co-owns another 7.

STMC has 5 berths available for yachts up to a maximum of 22m or 20 ton.

All marinas have 220V electrical power with fresh water nearby.

Visitors must take out temporary membership of the False Bay Yacht Club to use club and marina facilities, and prospective mooring buyers/renters must arrange membership before taking possession.

Dress code

The club enforces a smart-casual dress code for clubhouse areas: men may wear short trousers, bathing costumes and fishing boots are not permitted in designated clubhouse areas, and appropriate shoes or sandals are required. Dress code details

Seasonal operation and office hours

The club operates year-round, including weekday office hours for the marina/Marina Office and slipway (STMC slipway hours typically weekdays 08:30–17:00) and published weekend admin/club office hours.

Sailing and racing programmes run across seasons (summer twilight series, winter frostbite series, and scheduled regattas). Seasonal schedules