Zeekoe Vlei has produced quite a number of world class yachtsmen, many of whom started out sailing Optimists, and have represented South Africa in international regattas; like Optimist Worlds, Youth Worlds & Olympics.
Come and be a part of this wonderful sailing family – the benefits are endless!
SUNDAY SAILING & RACING
This is when the club comes alive with sailing activities. It is during the summer season that members sail regular Sunday races. Race courses are set out on the vlei depending on the wind direction.
The TUCK SHOP is open on Sundays during the sailing season to enjoy hot coffee, tea, muffins, cake, toasted sandwiches and other yummy snacks. Fantastic Sunday lunches, served by Rochelle’s Kitchen, are on sale from the GALLEY and can be enjoyed indoors, or as a picnic on the lawns.The swimming pool, pool table, fuse-ball & table tennis are available for all members to enjoy.
ZVYC Notice of Race (NOR) (updated 2021)
ZVYC Sailing Instructions (SI) (updated 2021)
ZVYC Sailing Course Card
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.
Some of the dinghy classes (types of boats) sailed at Zeekoe Vlei 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 & 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 class of boat for the 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.
Zeekoe Vlei Yacht Club offers a number of different options for people to learn to sail. ZVYC is a Recognised Learn to Sail Training Centre with South African Sailing. This means that we use the recognised learn-to-sail methods, our coaches are qualified & we have safety procedures in place.