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DOLPHYN DIARY #510 | 23 JULY 2025
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EVENTS AND SPECIAL NOTICES
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Kai Connor live on 01 August for Joker Draw
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ANGLING REPORT
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FBMT at the Kleinbaai Bottom Fish Inter-Provincial (10th – 12th July)
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False Bay Marlin & Tuna FBMT proudly had two teams take part in the Kleinbaai Bottom Fish Inter-Provincial held from the 10th to the 12th of July.
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On behalf of all the anglers and skippers who participated, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the organizers for an outstanding tournament. It was an incredibly well-run and enjoyable event that left a lasting impression on all of us. Most notably, it served as a huge inspiration to our junior anglers, we are confident that this experience will encourage many more young individuals to get involved in the sport.
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A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who contributed to making the event such a success. We also wish to acknowledge and sincerely appreciate the support from our members and their families, your efforts do not go unnoticed.
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Western Province Juniors
• Kodi Goosen – Captain
• James de Klerk
• Keaton Lane
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Our Junior Team placed 3rd Overall out of five teams. We are exceptionally proud of their achievement, especially considering the tough weather conditions they faced. These three young anglers fished with great determination, and we look forward to seeing them continue to grow and succeed in their fishing journeys. Well done! All three Anglers were capped at this Tournament and received their Provincial colours
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Western Province – Blue (Senior Team)
• Gareth Decker
• Jacqui Decker
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Our Senior Team delivered a fantastic performance, placing 2nd Overall out of seven teams. We hope their success inspires more of our members to join in, fish in league events, and experience what these tournaments have to offer.
We had a Member Skipper in the tournament:
• Andre de Klerk – Andre placed 2nd out of the Skippers for the Junior Boats. This is a fantastic Achievement. Well done Andre
Please see the links below to read the written daily blogs covering the tournament:
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FBYC ANGLING WHATSAPP GROUP
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Please contact the Club Office on 064 621 3180 or email admin@fbyc.co.za to request to be added to a group.
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Sailing Report 22 July 2025:
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Sunday 29th June – Medium Distance Series, Race 8.
This race was abandoned after the start.
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Wednesday 2nd July – Diverse Trailers Winter Frostbite Series, Race 1.
This race was cancelled.
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Saturday 5th July – C & A FRIELANDER / REMAX PREMIER Club RTC Series, Race 8.
This race was cancelled.
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Wednesday 9th July – Diverse Trailers Winter Frostbite Series, Race 2.
1st Firefly, 2nd Hooligan and 3rd Panashe.
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Saturday 12th July – Pursuit Race to GBYC. Start Times TBA. This replaces the Double Handed Series Race 8.
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YOUTH REGATTA 2025
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Our Youth Team travelled to RCYC to take part in the 2025 Youth Regatta. They did us proud by finishing 4th.
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I would just like to take the opportunity to thank you for sending a youth team to participate in our regatta this weekend. What a great group of youngsters, so polite and so enthusiastic. They flew your club burgee high and well.
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We hope we will see more of them joining some of our events. Please find attached the final results for your records and a few photos.
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Wednesday 23rd July – Diverse Trailers Winter Frostbite Series, Race 4. Start Time 17h30.
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Saturday 26th July – FBYC CLOSING CRUISE.
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Wednesday 30th July – Diverse Trailers Winter Frostbite Series, Race 5. Start Time 17h30.
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Saturday 2nd August – Annual Sailing Prize Giving.
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Wednesday 6th August – Diverse Trailers Winter Frostbite Series, Race 6. Start Time 17h30.
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Saturday 9th August – Ladies Helm Race. Start time 14h30.
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Wednesday 13th August – Diverse Trailers Winter Frostbite Series, Race 7. Start Time 17h30.
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Saturday 16th August – Double Handed Series 2025 / 2026, Race 1. Start time
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Wednesday 20th August – Diverse Trailers Winter Frostbite Series, Race 8. Start Time 17h30.
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Sunday 24th August – Medium Distance Series 2025 / 2026, Race 1. Start time 11h30.
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Wednesday 27th August – Diverse Trailers Winter Frostbite Series, Race 9. Start Time 17h30. This is the last race of the series.
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FBYC Sailing Calendar July to December 2025
This is the calendar for the next six months of 2025. Please note that changes may apply.
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RACING REPORTS, SAILING NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
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CLOSING CRUISE
This will take place on Saturday 26 July 2025. All members are encouraged to come join in the festivities.
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ANNUAL PRIZEGIVING
Come join us for a festive evening. See poster.
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LIPTON CUP 2025
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It has been announced that this year’s Lipton Cup will be raced on J22’s. Morgan Evans has put his team forward to represent FBYC. They have been officially entered by the club. We wish him and his crew all the best.
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COF’s:
Philip Lamb, Jason Mills and Paul Dennett are qualified and available to do SAS COF surveys on sailing boats.
Paul Dennett can now do LGSC surveys for private sailing yachts.
They can be contacted through the Club.
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We have the following three 'Sailing' WhatsApp groups:
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- FBYC Sailing
- FBYC Club Racing
- FBYC Classifieds
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Please contact the Club Office on 064 621 3180 or email admin@fbyc.co.za to request to be added to a group.
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FIREWOOD FOR BRAAI AREA
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NOTICE TO KAYAK OWNERS AND PADDLERS
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We are currently monitoring and checking that the kayak area is being used properly, as we have noticed many unknown kayaks being left around.
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Any kayak or paddling craft found without a valid sticker will be removed.
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All kayaks and paddlers must display current stickers at all times.
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Help us keep the area safe, organized, and fair for everyone.
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FBYC WhatsApp Group
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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.
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Valid Documents and COF Stickers Required
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We remind all members that they must have valid documents for their vessels. This includes holding a valid Certificate of Fitness with a current and clearly visible sticker displayed on the vessel.
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We will be actively monitoring all vessels for valid COFs and sticker display. Non-compliant boats will be notified and may be removed to ensure the safety of everyone.
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King George Way
Simon's Town, 7975
021 786 1703 / 064 621 3180
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