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Boating Section

Introduction “How does one define a MBYBC boating member?” Well the answer is quite simple, all boating members have one thing in common ... and that is that they all believe that “a day spent on the water is much better than a day spent on land!” The Boating (and Angling) section of MBYBC consists of the members who operate powered water crafts from the MBYBC club grounds. Not only does the club offer a safe and well-kept slip, it also boasts a wash bay and secure parking facilities for your boat and trailer within the club grounds. As a…

Sailing Section

Introduction The MBYBC sailing section is a very active section at the club. We have a regular bi- weekly club league that is fairly well supported by senior and junior sailors alike. The club league is sailed on both Saturdays and Sundays. The club league attracts a variety of dinghies as well as catamarans. We alternate around the can races with long haul and semi long haul races as well as match racing where sailors compete against each other in two identical boats. A lot of experience is gained and sailors have a lot of fun and excitement in the…

Diving Section

Introduction The MBYBC Diving Section is up and running!  As you know the diving section has been dormant for a while, but we have picked it up from the ground and we did hit the ground running! Please watch this space and our Facebook page for social events and social diving days. Diving gear rentals can be sourced for you should you need any. Air-fills is also available if you dive with your own cylinders.  For the boating guys that needs moorings to be recovered in the bay, please feel free to contact us.  Should you have any diving related…

Human Power Craft Section

Introduction The Human Power Craft section promote all  aquatic sport, where human power are required to move a craft in the water eg. sea kayaking, surf ski paddling, kayak fishing, rowing and also hopefully in the future SUP boarding. We responsible to manage the club small craft rack , where we can currently accommodate more than 50 crafts. Storing your craft in the rack within meters of a easy launch from the beach next to the club, is really convenient. Week mornings at 06:00 we have a sea kayaking exercise session, where everyone is welcome to join us! Our Rack Accessible…

Moorings Section

Introduction The MBYBC’s marina is located in the Port of Mossel Bay which is the smallest of the commercial Ports along the South African coast. It is situated halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth at 34°10’44.96″ S | 22°8’28.11″ E. The marina provides 50 walk-on moorings to both members and visitors. All moorings are equipped with fresh water supply and 230 V / 10 A electrical supply. There are three different moorings available, the biggest are suitable for yachts of an overall length up to and including 15 m. Mooring Plan Approach Welcome to the Mossel Bay Yacht and Boat…

Social Section

Introduction The social section of the MBYBC’s aim and purpose is just what it says - to be social and have a bit of fun!  Many of our members don’t sail, dive, fish or kayak, but rather enjoy being part of a club, where they can make use of the facilities and get together to let their hair down.  Whether you enjoy a braai, picnic, meal at the resturant, round of bingo, sundowners of the deck, dancing, lucky draw, pool competitions, quiz nights or watching your kids play on the jungle gym - we have something to offer. MBYBC Kid’s…