Reel in

The Challenge

The Annual Yellowtail Challenge

  19 September 2026    |      Yzerfontein Harbour

Hosted by the Yzerfontein Boat Angling Club (YBAC)

Amazing Teams

Ready to compete

Legendary

Catches

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One Passion

The Ocean

Stronger

Together

Yzerfontein Boat Angling Club (YBAC)

Cast Off into Adventure

The Yzerfontein Boat Angling Club (YBAC) sits on South Africa's stunning West Coast, where the Atlantic meets a community of skippers, anglers, and sea lovers.

Our slipway opens into legendary waters: the rich snoek grounds, the reefs of Vondeling Point, and Dassen Island — just 9 km offshore and famous for its penguins, gannets, and yellowtail . For decades, these waters have provided food, competition, and stories that bind generations of West Coasters together.

Whether you're here to launch your boat, cast a line, or join a braai at the clubhouse, YBAC is your anchor.

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Upcoming Event

Yellowtail Challenge 2026

The Yellowtail Challenge is Yzerfontein's toughest fishing test. Every year, boats and anglers gather to face off against one of the ocean's strongest fighters — the yellowtail.

  • Date: 19 September 2026

  • Venue: Yzerfontein Harbour & Clubhouse
  • Weigh-in: 11h00 – 15h00 at the clubhouse

Upcoming Event

Snoek Classic 2026

The Snoek Classic is more than a fishing contest — it's a festival of West Coast spirit. Crews gather at dawn, the NSRI stands ready, and the community comes alive to cheer in the catches.

  • Date: 19 December 2026
  • Weigh-in: 11h00 – 15h00 at the clubhouse

  • Prizes: Heaviest Snoek, Junior Angler, Lady Angler

  • Safety: Supported by NSRI Station 34 throughout

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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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Our Sponsors

From local businesses to national brands, our sponsors power our events. Their banners line our clubhouse, their names are called at prize-givings, and their support keeps traditions alive.