False Bay Yacht Club

DOLPHYN DIARY #502 | 7 FEBRUARY 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.
Kitchen open for Pizza & Specials!

FALSE BAY MARLIN & TUNA

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.

SAILING

RACING RESULTS

Wednesday 22nd January
THE SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series One, Race 3.
1st Hot Ice, 2nd Alegria and 3rd Ukuzwana.

Sunday 26th January
Medium Distance Series, Race 4.
1st Firefly, 2nd Makers Mark and 3rd Salamander.

Wednesday 29th January
THE SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series One, Race 4.
This race was abandoned after the start.
The photos below are from the C & A Frielander and Remax Premier Round the Cans Series held this past weekend.

UPCOMING RACING

Wednesday 5th February
THE SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series One, Race 5. Start time 17h45.

Saturday 8th February
FBYC RTC Series, Race 5. Start time 14h30.

Wednesday 12th February
THE SCONE SHACK Summer Twilight Series One, Race 6. Start time 17h45.

Saturday 15th February
No Racing this weekend.

SAILING NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

FBYC Sailing Calendar


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

Gimco Regatta

RCYC hosted the annual Gimco Regatta. FBYC had three entries. Aquamaniac placed 6th in Cass B, Sir Henry placed 10th in Class B and our FBYC Academy Team placed 5th in the inter Academy Class and 7th in Class C.

Or Academy Team had a great experience and did well representing our club.

Well done to all that represented FBYC.

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Diver attacked off Simon’s Town

What to do if you’re bitten by a rabid seal

What happens if you get bitten or scratched by an aggressive seal carrying rabies? What are the protocols? These are some of the questions being asked by open-water swimmers, scuba divers and snorkelers after a new attack by a suspected rabid seal off Windmill Beach, Simon’s Town.
Read the full article HERE >

Photo credit: Out of the Blue director and cinematographer Floris Tils)

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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