Boskop Yacht Club (BYC) is a family orientated sailing club that strives to promote sailing among the young and the not so young. Boskop dam forms the southern border of the 3 000ha Boskop Dam Nature Reserve. Here 370ha of crystal clear water harbours 250 species of bird, including the fish eagle. The dam is fed by the Mooi River and is situated among a series of low lying hills about 13 km North of Potchefstroom.
The club is open to anyone who want to explore sailing as a sport. We offer sail training to beginners and the advance sailors are always available for advice. We have club boats available such as Lasers, Gypsies and Optimists that are used for sail training and which are also available to be used by all aspiring sailors during club races.
Sailing weekends are held twice a month, from September to April. Club racing only starts after 14h00 on a Saturday and never before 09h00 on a Sunday. The wind dictates how many races will be sailed and it is usually about five on an average sailing weekend. The racing fleet usually consists of dinghies and multi hull boats.
We have extensive lawns and shady trees with caravan/camping sites and bungalows, with well equipped and neat ablution facilities. We have a fenced-in swimming pool in front of the club house. The club house has a tea lounge, pool table, table tennis table and a licensed bar. Galley services are available for regattas and championships, but otherwise can be used by members and visitors. There are braai facilities in front of the club house with enough chairs and tables available to use by everyone.
To avoid disapointment, visitors must call to make an appointment to visit the club. Please see our contact details.
