Welcome to the Port Owen Yacht Club!
Located in the pristine coastal village of Port Owen, Velddrif, the Port Owen Yacht Club offers a warm welcome and hospitality to sailors and social members alike. Nestled alongside the estuary waters of the Berg River, Flamingos, Egrets, Spoonbills, and other seabirds are often spotted from the clubhouse windows. First-time visitors to the West Coast may find mooring space in the protected yacht marina operated by the Port Owen Marina Authority and are invited to visit the club as guests of existing club members or via our reciprocity arrangement with 9 other South African yacht clubs.
The Port Owen Marina is a man-made marina ideally positioned to provide a safe marine environment for all kinds of water sport. It is located approximately 3.5km up the Berg River from where it empties into the St Helena Bay via the Laaiplek harbour mouth and offers some of the most protected mooring spaces in the country. Safe access to both the river and the Atlantic ocean ensures that fishing enthusiasts can virtually spend 24 hours a day on the water trying for their favourite species and sailors can find safe harbour while enjoying the beauty of the Weskus with its bounty of scenery, beaches, local cuisine, birdlife, and much more.
St Helena Bay is recognised as one of the safest open water sailing venues and yachtsmen, whilst enjoying a safe harbour, can access the ocean safely during the entire year. The Berg River itself provides safe recreational areas for all kinds of activity, ranging from water skiing, rowing, paddling, sailing in small boats, as well as superb bird watching opportunities.
POYC offers an active sailing program with all watercraft invited to take part in a variety of activities from sailing to powerboating, dinghy racing, and kayaking. The club serves as a popular host for sailing events, including keelboat and dinghy races, due to the club’s advantage of offering both a safe bay and a wide, slow river on which to sail.
With a vibrant social life, club members and visitors are encouraged to join our bingo nights, informal braai (BBQ) evenings, special holiday events, pub grub, Friday night sit down dinner, and more, while enjoying the spectacular sunsets over the river and Bay.
Any club-related queries can be directed to our Club Manager at info@portowenyc.co.za.
Photos by various POYC members
