FALSE BAY YACHT CLUB

Harbour Authority

The harbour is controlled by the South African Navy, which is under the jurisdiction of Naval Base, Simon's Town.

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Approach & Radio Procedure

There is no longer a need to radio in for permission to moor in Simon's Town. However, please make contact with the club before arrival, if possible, in order to arrange a suitable mooring.

In the event of an emergency, the club bosun may be contacted after hours on 782 3798. Visiting yachts may tie up at the False Bay Yacht Club working jetty or the Simon's Town Jetty before reporting to the club secretary or the duty officer. A mooring will then be allocated.

Port Facilities & Regulations

Club registered boats may only leave their moorings under the control of a certified skipper. Diesel and water are available at the Town jetty. Petrol may be obtained from the local garage, approximately 100m away. One or two marine repair firms operate in Simon's Town and the club bosun can advise visiting yachtsmen in this regard. The speed limit is 4 knots in the harbour.

Clearance Formalities

No clearance formalities are required for South African yachts except to complete the details required in the departure register at the Club. This takes only a few seconds and is a Navy regulation. Simon's Town is not a port of entry and departure for foreign-going vessels. However, once boats have arrived here, clearance must be arranged through the Navy, or by going into Cape Town by train after arrival or 36 hours before departure.