Born from the sea.
What started as a handful of skippers swapping stories at the slipway has grown into a community hub for anglers, families, and ocean lovers. YBAC's history is tied to the great snoek runs that sweep the coast each winter — events that are as much part of local identity as the tides themselves.
Club facilities and boating support
Explore our clubhouse and activities, or find information about launching, boat surveys and skipper courses.
Harbour update: Yamaha windsock
Ahead of the September 2026 Yellowtail Challenge, YBAC replaced the harbour windsock after the previous one was damaged and blown away.
The Yamaha-branded replacement supports visibility at the harbour during launch and recovery. Thank you to everyone who assisted with its installation and the upkeep of the harbour area.
Extras We Offer
Facilities on Hand
Ski-boats launch at the local harbour which is managed by the Swartland municipality. The harbour consists of two spacious slipways. When a snoek run is experienced up to 140 boats are sometimes launched during the early hours of the morning. The breakwater has recently been upgraded to further improve launch conditions.
A fish market at the town entrance is available to facilitate all trading activities for the commercial fishing boats, and is equipped to accommodate all boat-cleaning and parking requirements. Entry for recreational users is included in the harbour tariff.
Fuel and lubricants are available at the local petrol garage from 07h00 till 20h00. Bait in the form of frozen pilchards, Japanese pike and white mussels are readily available from the local traders. Tackle is also available from most of the local stores.
Accommodation is available in many forms ranging in price. The popular municipal caravan and camping park is very clean and neat and situated adjacent to the famous 16mile beach. There is also the Strandkombuis which is ideal for boat anglers as it comprises 53 chalets with plenty of space to park boat trailers and vehicles. Then there are the private houses, as well as various bed and breakfasts to cater for the visitor's specific needs. Further accommodation details are also available on the link on the home page on this site.
Favourite Spots
Responsible Fishing
We promote sustainable practices: obeying bag limits, respecting closed seasons, and releasing bycatch to conserve stocks.
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
Planning your launch from Yzerfontein
Local navigation information is being verified. Please use current official nautical charts and harbour instructions when planning your trip. Contact info@yzerboatclub.co.za for club and launch enquiries.
SAFETY ON OUR COAST
NSRI Station 34 · Yzerfontein
YBAC values the work of the NSRI volunteers who serve our coastline. For current station information and ways to support sea rescue, use the official NSRI website.
Emergency contacts
NSRI Emergency Operations Centre: 087 094 9774
National emergency number: 112
For an emergency, call the emergency services directly. The club enquiry form and club email are not emergency reporting channels.
Support sea rescue
Contact NSRI directly about volunteering, donations or current equipment needs. Please confirm any proposed contribution with them before purchasing or delivering items.
Find the Yzerfontein station · Official emergency information
Emergency contact information checked against NSRI on 9 November 2026.
