Hout Bay Yacht Club

🎤 LIVE PERFORANCE. QUIZZES. PRIZES. 🎤

Can you name the song and the diva who sang it?

Join Margaux Fouché at Hout Bay Yacht Club for a live musical gameshow celebrating the greatest female voices in music. Iconic female ballads, plenty of singalongs, a fantastic prize and a night you won’t forget.

Gather your friends, test your music knowledge, sing along to your favourite hits and enjoy an exciting evening packed with laughter, friendly competition and unforgettable musical moments.

📍 Hout Bay Yacht Club
📅 Saturday 1 August 2026
🕕 Doors Open 18:00
🎤 Show Starts 19:00
🎟 R170 Entry
🎟 R100 Entry for HBYC Members
🍔 Menu Available

Book your spot and see if you're the ultimate Diva Quiz Champion; booking with Marietjie;📱 082 337 5713
✉️ [email protected].

🌬️ Hout Bay Sailing Forecast — 6–12 July*

Monday–Tuesday (6–7 July)
• Light and variable winds are expected, with mostly dry and mild conditions.
• WSW–SW swell remains active at approximately 1.8–2.4m with periods of 11–13 seconds.
• Conditions should be relatively manageable inside the bay, although the harbour entrance and exposed waters may be more active.
➡️ Best for: Training, social sailing and relaxed sessions inside the bay.

Wednesday–Thursday (8–9 July)
• Winds remain lighter early on Wednesday before strengthening from the S–SE during the afternoon.
• Fresh SE winds of around 25–30km/h are forecast through Thursday.
• SW–SSW swell builds to approximately 3m, with long periods of 14–16 seconds creating powerful conditions outside the harbour.
➡️ Best for: Experienced sailors and more sheltered sessions after checking live conditions.

Friday–Sunday (10–12 July)
• Fresh SE winds continue through Friday and Saturday before easing towards the end of the weekend.
• Swell gradually drops from approximately 3m on Friday to around 1.1–1.8m by Sunday.
• Sunday currently offers the calmest weekend window, with lighter winds and more settled conditions.
➡️ Best for: Experienced sailors on Friday and Saturday, with better opportunities for training and social sailing on Sunday.

Water Conditions
• Sea temperatures are sitting at approximately 14°C, colder than usual for this time of year.
• Full wetsuits are strongly recommended for sailing and other water activities.

Keep in Mind
• Wednesday evening through Friday is expected to bring the most challenging combination of wind and swell.
• Long-period swell can create powerful conditions even when winds appear relatively light.
• Conditions beyond the harbour entrance may be significantly rougher than they appear from shore.
• Always check the latest wind, swell and rainfall forecasts before launching.

*Information is pulled and cross-referenced from Yr, Windfinder, Surf Forecast and Windguru.

Membership at Hout Bay Yacht Club comes with a few rather good perks.

One of them is our weekly Members’ Draw, held every Friday at 7.30pm. If your membership number is drawn and you’re at the club to claim it, the full prize pot is yours.

Each week the pots ticks over until someone's number is called on the eve where they need to be present. There is also a consolation prize for everyone present.

It is just one of the benefits of being part of the HBYC community, alongside sailing, social events, live sport, great harbour views and plenty of reasons to spend time at the club.

Join us this Friday, bring your membership number and see whether it is your lucky night.

If you're interested in becoming a member? Send us a message or email Marietjie; [email protected]

🌬️ Hout Bay Sailing Forecast: 29 June–5 July*

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Monday–Tuesday (29–30 June)
• Cold but settled winter conditions with light to moderate winds.
• Plenty of sunshine expected on Tuesday after a very cool Monday.
• Relatively calm conditions inside the bay, although a moderate winter swell remains outside the harbour.
➡️ Best for: Training, social sailing and club racing.

Wednesday–Thursday (1–2 July)
• Wednesday brings a chance of scattered afternoon showers with light winds.
• Thursday starts fair before cloud increases as the next weather system approaches.
• Swell begins building from the southwest while conditions remain manageable inside the bay.
➡️ Best for: Morning sailing sessions and experienced crews venturing beyond the harbour.

Friday–Sunday (3–5 July)
• A winter front moves through with periods of rain and cooler conditions.
• Winds freshen from the NW–W, with gustier conditions expected around the frontal passage.
• Larger southwest swell will make conditions increasingly challenging outside the harbour, particularly on Sunday.
➡️ Best for: Experienced sailors only and only after checking the latest live forecasts before launching.

Water Conditions
• Sea temperatures remain cold at around 14°C.
• Full wetsuits are strongly recommended for all sailing and water activities.

⚠️ Keep in Mind
• The first half of the week offers the most favourable sailing opportunities.
• Expect sea conditions to deteriorate from Thursday evening as the swell builds ahead of the weekend front.
• Conditions beyond the harbour entrance can be significantly rougher than they appear from shore.
• Always check live wind, swell and rainfall forecasts before launching.

*Info is pulled and cross-referenced from Yr, Windfinder, Surf Forecast and Windguru. Please always do your own research before heading onto the water.

The Springboks are back, and July is bringing three big Saturdays of rugby to Hout Bay Yacht Club. 🇿🇦🏉

First up, the Boks take on England at Ellis Park this Saturday in the opening round of the Nations Championship.

With the match live on the big screen, plenty of room in the clubhouse, a wrap-around bar and sweeping views across the harbour, there are few better places in Hout Bay to settle in for an afternoon of rugby with friends.

**Upcoming fixtures to keep an eye on this July

🏉 Saturday 4 July
**Springboks vs England | 17:40**

🏉 Saturday 11 July
**Springboks vs Scotland | 17:40**

🏉 Saturday 18 July
**Springboks vs Wales | 17:40**

Food and drinks will be available throughout the games, so gather your crew, arrive early and join us for every tackle, try and test-match moment.

To reserve your table, WhatsApp Marietjie on **082 337 5713**.

UPDATE: This event has been moved to 1 August. More info to follow.

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🎤 LIVE PERFORANCE. QUIZZES. PRIZES. 🎤

Can you name the song and the diva who sang it?

Join Margaux Fouché at Hout Bay Yacht Club for a live musical gameshow celebrating the greatest female voices in music. Iconic female ballads, plenty of singalongs, a fantastic prize and a night you won’t forget.

Gather your friends, test your music knowledge, sing along to your favourite hits and enjoy an exciting evening packed with laughter, friendly competition and unforgettable musical moments.

📍 Hout Bay Yacht Club
📅 Friday 3 July
🕕 Doors Open 18:00
🎤 Show Starts 19:00
🎟 R170 Entry
🎟 R100 Entry for HBYC Members
🍔 Menu Available

Book your spot and see if you're the ultimate Diva Quiz Champion; booking with Marietjie;
📱 082 337 5713
✉️ [email protected].

It's a little-known fact that the Hout Bay Yacht Club is one of the best places in the valley to watch live sport.

With its spacious clubhouse, wrap-around bar and sweeping harbour views, it's the perfect spot to settle in for an afternoon of rugby with friends.

To kick off the season, we'll be showing the Springboks vs Barbarians live on the big screen this Saturday, with burgers and Castle Lite Draught specials available throughout the game.

To reserve your table for this match, or any of the upcoming fixtures, WhatsApp Marietjie on 082 337 5713.

Gather your crew, grab a drink, and join us for every Springbok fixture live at Hout Bay Yacht Club.

HBYC Hunter 19 Winter Series – Race 6 Report (6 June)

This past Saturday’s race of the Winter Series delivered another great afternoon of Hunter 19 racing on Hout Bay.

With the fleet battling changing conditions and every point counting towards the series standings, Artemis sailed an excellent race to take the win, showing great pace and consistency from start to finish. Hyland Storm followed up with a strong second place, while Vuma completed the podium in third and Buboo finished fourth,

Congratulations to Artemis on a well-deserved victory and thanks to everyone who made it out for another fantastic day of Hunter 19 sailing. The racing remains incredibly close, and every race continues to prove why this fleet is one of the most active and enjoyable one-design classes on the bay.