False Bay Yacht Club

DOLPHYN DIARY #501 | 21 JANUARY 2025

EVENTS AND SPECIAL NOTICES

EVENTS

See poster below:
Out Of The Blue - Unraveling the mystery of the Cape Fur Seals
Come and join us on 13th Feb at 18h30.
Documentary viewing and Q&A after.

SAILING

RACING RESULTS

Wednesday 15th January
THE SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series One, Race 2.
1st Jabulani, 2nd Alegria and 3rd Hot Stuff.

Saturday 18th January
C & A FRIELANDER Attorneys / REMAX Premier Club RTC Series, Race 4.
1st Firefly, 2nd Jabulani and 3rd Hot Stuff.
The photos below are from the C & A Frielander and Remax Premier Round the Cans Series held this past weekend.

UPCOMING RACING

Wednesday 22nd January
THE SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series One, Race 3. Start time 17h45.

Sunday 26th January
Medium Distance Series, Race 4. Start time 11h30.

Sunday 26th January
Possible Pursuit Race to GIMCO REGATTA at RCYC, if we get enough entries. Start times TBA.

Wednesday 29th January
THE SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series One, Race 4. Start time 17h45.

Saturday 1st February - TBA

SAILING NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

FBYC Sailing Calendar


This is the calendar for the first six months of 2025. Please note that changes may apply.

Cape to St Helena Race

Well done to our FBYC’s entry on One Eighty Magnus who completed the race and placed 5th over the line and 6th on handicap.

Gimco Regatta

RCYC will be hosting the annual Gimco Regatta. We encourage our fleet to join in this event.

FREE REGATTA ENTRY FOR ALL
What are you waiting for? Here’s why you can’t miss this epic event:
FREE ENTRY – Yes, you read that right!

Free week’s mooring at RCYC for visiting boats.
Awesome registration gifts for skippers and crew.
Open to all yachts with an ORC certificate.
Inter-Academy Challenge on L26s – let’s see the future of sailing in action!
A mix of medium-distance and windward-leeward races.
Boat owners’ private cocktail evening – because you deserve it.

Dates: Friday, 31 January – Sunday, 2 February
Venue: RCYC

What more could you want? Don’t miss out!

SAILING WHATSAPP GROUPS

We have the following three 'Sailing' WhatsApp groups:
  • FBYC Sailing
  • FBYC Club Racing
  • FBYC Classifieds
Visit https://fbyc.co.za/fbyc-sailing/whatsapp-groups to find out more about each group.

Please contact the Club Office on 064 621 3180 or email admin@fbyc.co.za to request to be added to a group.

FALSE BAY MARLIN & TUNA

Our first WP Inshore competition was held last Saturday, and some great fish were caught, including a small Yellowfin and a very nice Yellowtail, all on 6kg line.

We also had 5 juniors participating, with the youngest being just 7 years old. A special mention to Ollie, who weighed in a respectable 2.8kg Yellowtail – well done, Ollie!

FBYC ANGLING WHATSAPP GROUP

Please contact the Club Office on 064 621 3180 or email admin@fbyc.co.za to request to be added to a group.

CLUB NOTICES

MEMBERS PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

Assegaai Submarine Museum Entrance

The Assegaai Submarine Museum will be opening to the public soon. They have requested that our members refrain from parking in front of their entrance.
Membership update for children over 13

This is a reminder to all families with children aged 13 or older that it is required to update their membership to the Junior Membership category.

To ensure your membership is in compliance with our policies, please make the necessary changes at your earliest convenience.

For assistance or to update your membership, please contact admin@fbyc.co.za.

NEW FBYC WHATSAPP GROUP

We have created a new FBYC Noticeboard WhatsApp Group. The purpose of this group is to keep paid-up members updated on events and functions happening at the club. Please
inquire at the Admin Office for further details.

CHOOSE FBYC AS A VENUE FOR YOUR NEXT CELEBRATION!

Please click the button below to download the FBYC Booking Form and Agreement for functions held at the club.

FBYC FACIAL RECOGNITION ACCESS SYSTEM

Another reminder to all members to please visit the front office to get captured into the new Facial Recognition Security Access System and receive your new member cards.

FIREWOOD FOR BRAAI AREA

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

Please adhere to the signs which have been placed in the clubhouse.

FBYC CLUB DRESS CODE - SEP 2022

ADMIN OFFICE HOURS

Please take note of the weekend/public holiday hours at the club for the Admin Office;
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays:
08h00 to 14h00
False Bay Yacht Club

King George Way
Simon's Town, 7975
021 786 1703 / 064 621 3180

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