Sail at Zeekoevlei Yacht Club
Zeekoevlei has produced quite a number of world class sailors, many of whom started out sailing Optimists, and have represented South Africa in international regattas; like Optimist Worlds, Youth Worlds & The Olympics.
Join our wonderful sailing family – the benefits are endless!
Adult learn to sail classes
Learn to sail in only 4 weeks. We offer an adult learn to sail course. 8 hours of training in total. The total cost is R1800, which includes boat hire, coaching, and temporary membership. Contact us for more information!
Sunday sailing and racing
This is when the club comes alive with sailing activities. During the summer season that members sail regular Sunday races. Race courses are set out on the vlei depending on the wind direction. More or less once a month the club hosts a sponsored regatta where sailors from all over are invited to compete alongside ZVYC members.
ZVYC Notice of Race (NOR) (updated 2021)
ZVYC Sailing Instructions (SI) (updated 2021)
ZVYC Sailing Course Card
Junior Sailing training
Join us at ZVYC and learn to sail in just 10 weeks! The program runs from January through to April. Children are taught on an Optimist which is a small, safe and simple international class of boat. Children that excel in sailing the Optimist would have the chance to try out for the South African teams competing at the African and/or World Optimist Championships.
And for those that just want to sail & have fun – we cater for them as well!
ZVYC has a number of Optimist dinghies for children to hire – no need to have your own to start out!
Training is every Sunday. Children 8 -15 are welcome. the cost of the course is R1500, and R770 for boat hire. To register for the Sunday Optimist training, please contact the club to find out when the next course is starting!
ZEEKOEVLEI SAILING CENTRE
The centre, with funds raised through Rotary, Lotto & private donors teach children from local disadvantaged communities to sail. The Centre has a variety of schools sailing every day of the week. Those children that show potential and commitment are invited to sail with the ZVSC team which trains over the weekends – here they learn to race and can then participate in regattas.
Dinghy classes (types of boats) sailed at Zeekoevlei Yacht Club
OPTIMIST: Single person junior training and racing International class of boat for children aged 8-15.
DABCHICK: Exciting single or double handed South African design youth class for ages 12-18.
LASER: Olympic class with variable size rigs (mast & sail) for youth and adults.
420: An exciting double handed dinghy with trapeze and spinnaker for youth and adults.
29’er: Hi-tech, hi-speed skiff for 2 people with trapeze and spinnaker.
SONNET: An exciting, versatile South African design, 2-person boat suitable for entry level & serious competitors. Great for a family, students & adults.
FINN: A single handed Olympic class of boat for a bigger person.
EXTRA: A versatile family cruiser or a hi-tech Single-handed racing boat.
MIRROR: Family cruising or double handed racing boat with a spinnaker.
The club has its own dinghies and some of the class associations have their boats based at Zeekoevlei. Members may hire these boats subject to availability. Please enquire at the office.