Boats leaving Yzerfontein Harbour at dawn

YBAC · West Coast, South Africa

21st Yzerfontein
Snoek Classic

19 December 2026 · Yzerfontein Harbour

The countdown has officially started!
Entries for the 21st Yzerfontein Snoek Classic open on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 04:00.

Entry opening detailsExplore the Snoek Classic

Juniors: R50 · 16 and underApplies to the Snoek Classic and Yellowtail Challenge.

First 150 entrants receive shirtsFor each event: the Snoek Classic and Yellowtail Challenge.

Your club. Your coast.

Life at YBAC

Early starts at the harbour. Good days on the water. Familiar faces around the braai.

Yzerfontein Boat Angling Club brings skippers, anglers and families together through fishing, club events and a shared love of the West Coast.

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Four YBAC anglers together beside their boat before launch

Days on the water
Days on the water
Together at the clubhouse
Together at the clubhouse
A proper West Coast braai
A proper West Coast braai
Yellowtail Challenge · September 2026

First light at the harbour.

Crews preparing, boats launching and another day on our coast beginning. Relive a few moments from the Yellowtail Challenge.

23 seconds · Silent highlights

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Boats at Yzerfontein Harbour at dawnHARBOUR HIGHLIGHTS · 0:23

Two signature events

Make memories on the water

Snoek Classic crews preparing for a day of fishing

19 December 2026

Snoek Classic

Join us for the 21st Yzerfontein Snoek Classic. Find the event details, entry information and official rules in one place.

Snoek Classic details

Yellowtail Challenge anglers with their catch

Relive September 2026

Yellowtail Challenge

The boats, the catches and the people who made the day. Browse photographs from the Yellowtail Challenge.

View the Yellowtail Challenge gallery

Stay Local

Accommodation in Yzerfontein

Planning to visit Yzerfontein for a YBAC event, fishing weekend or family getaway? Explore a selection of beachfront guesthouses, self-catering homes, apartments, villas and caravan facilities through the accommodation platforms below.

LekkeSlaap

Guesthouses, apartments and self-catering stays.

Booking.com

Hotels, holiday apartments and local accommodation.

Airbnb

Entire homes, private rooms and distinctive local stays.

Holiday Portfolio

Curated holiday homes along the beautiful West Coast.

Please book directly with the accommodation provider. YBAC provides these links as a convenience for visitors and members, but all bookings, rates, availability and terms remain the responsibility of the individual accommodation provider.

National Sea Rescue Institute

Yzerfontein, West Coast

Support Sea Rescue

Help Keep Rescue Crews Ready

YBAC is proud to support our local sea-rescue team at NSRI Station 34 Yzerfontein. Your contribution helps the NSRI maintain the people, training and equipment required to respond when water users are in difficulty.

✓   Rescue boats, fuel and station readiness
✓   Protective equipment and specialist crew training
✓   Water-safety education and drowning prevention

Donate on the NSRI Website

The donation page opens securely on the official NSRI website.

Rescue Readiness

Boats, fuel, rescue stations and essential operational equipment.

Crew Protection

Specialised PPE and training that help crews respond safely.

Water Safety

Education, awareness and prevention initiatives for water users.

Favourite Spots

Responsible Fishing

We promote sustainable practices: obeying bag limits, respecting closed seasons, and releasing bycatch to conserve stocks.

  • Dassen Island — 9 km offshore, home to penguins and prime yellowtail grounds .

  • Vondeling Point — a reefy stretch that produces snoek and linefish.

  • Snoek Grounds — just west of the harbour, where the winter snoek run delivers hauls remembered for a lifetime.

The area around Dassen Island has many blinders and submerged reefs. In particular, the areas to the South, South West and West of the island. Extreme caution should be exercised at all times.

Best Local Spots

Fishing Spots

Useful Waypoints when launching from Yzerfontein.

  • Harbour 33º20'40S / 18º09'05E

  • MeeuRots and harbour wall 33º20'37S / 18º08'30E

  • Vondeling Island 33º09'10S / 17º59'00E

  • Die Dop 33º24'95S / 18º05'91E

  • Kalkoond 33º25'06S / 18º05'45E

  • Huisbaai 33º24'56S / 18º04'55E

  • Northern Point (Dassen) 33º24'29S / 18º04'12E

  • Southern Point (Dassen) 32º25'77S / 18º05'98E

  • Pike Rock 33º26'55S / 18º04'09E

  • S/W Reef 33º29'50S / 18º04'50E

Activities

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  • Kayak Hire

    Adventures

    Drift silently through kelp beds or test your stamina against the swell. Kayaks with safety gear are available — ideal for families, first-timers, and salty veterans alike.

  • Boat Trips to Dassen Island

    Adventures

    Cross the bay to Dassen Island, a marine wonder with penguins, seabirds, and fishing grounds that make legends. Choose a scenic eco-trip or a rod-bending fishing charter.

  • Competitions

    Adventures

    Every tide tells a story — make yours with YBAC. Partnering with Yzerfontein Sea Sport, the club offers more than launches and competitions but also prizes galore.

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