ABYC

ABYC The Algoa Bay Yacht Club is situated in Port Elizabeth, South Africa The Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) is based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Port Elizabeth forms part of the Nelson Mandela Metropole. ABYC has been host to many national and international sailing events. ABYC exists to; “Foster an interest in sailing” and we provide the facilities to meet this objective. An active sailing section, marina, convivial pub and excellent restaurant (The Chartroom) with a great view all combine to make ABYC one of the friendliest venues in the Friendly City. A rich nautical and competitive sailing history with many resident and visiting characters assure you of a unique Port Elizabeth experience. Competitive sailing takes place every weekend throughout the sailing season and social Wednesday Evening Sailing is open to all who want to; “try before you buy”. ABYC is conveniently situated within the precincts of the Port Elizabeth Harbour just north of the National Sea Rescue (NSRI) and Port Elizabeth Deep Sea Angling Club (PEDSAC).

A fascinating story of two yachts owned by Noel Redfern of Amsterdamhoek:
03/02/2025

A fascinating story of two yachts owned by Noel Redfern of Amsterdamhoek:

1913: Haddon Hall, this British steam-powered steel cargo liner wrecked at Morison’s Point in Danger Bay, just west of Saldanha Bay on the west coast in the Western Cape. After running aground thre…

Awesome
19/11/2024

Awesome

Maybe, Just Maybe this will encourage you to 'UPGRADE' the Two Bucks change you toss in the tin/bank account: https://m...
20/08/2024

Maybe, Just Maybe this will encourage you to 'UPGRADE' the Two Bucks change you toss in the tin/bank account: https://myza.co.za/the-unseen-unsung-heroes-of-our-south-african-coastline/ - just SOME of the rescues since 2019.

The South African coastline stretches approximately 2,798 kilometers. This extensive coastline borders both the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east, featuring a diverse rang…

19/08/2024

Who is gonna say; "Challenge Accepted?"

On the one hand I am extremely happy that we have another global championships coming to South Africa BUT, on the other ...
01/08/2024

On the one hand I am extremely happy that we have another global championships coming to South Africa BUT, on the other hand it would have been so much better if it came to our shores...

The Dragon Flite Class Association has awarded their 2026 DF95 Global Championships to Cape Town which will be hosted by the Cape Radio Yacht Club. The DF95 class has about 22 000 boat owners world…

Another EC Sailor hell bent on setting a world record:
26/07/2024

Another EC Sailor hell bent on setting a world record:

A South African man is attempting to sail the smallest boat around the world.

07/05/2024

Sy is die eerste vrou in die geskiedenis wat 'n alleenvaart om die wêreld gewen het, en is eergisteraand aangewys as Suid-Afrika se Sportvrou van die Jaar - Kirsten Neuschäffer. Sy het met haar 1988-model seilboot, die Minnehaha, alleen en sonder moderne tegnologie, die byna 30 000 seemyl eerste v...

Amidst all the congratulatory messages I was going to write a short note here about a comment made by the President of S...
06/05/2024

Amidst all the congratulatory messages I was going to write a short note here about a comment made by the President of South African Sailing - SAS - Michael Robinson - around sailors funding their own campaigns, BUT it got a little long.

SO, do yourself a favour and leave the walled garden for a bit to read Why Kirsten is a Real Iron Lady (in the best female sense of the term):

https://mype.co.za/and-you-thought-that-the-accolade-iron-lady-applied-only-to-margaret-thatcher/

Thank you

With reference to Kirsten Neuschäfer being named the country’s Sportswoman of the Year at the SA Sports Awards on Sunday night 5 May 2024: As seen in this article: https://mype.co.za/sa-sailing-hails-gqeberhas-kirsten-neuschafer-for-another-well-deserved-accolade/ Allow me to highlight this

06/05/2024
SA's female sailors dominate - here is another one:
03/05/2024

SA's female sailors dominate - here is another one:

Massive congratulations to SA’s own Vuyisile Jaca who was part of the Maiden crew who, after 153 days 2 hours 16 minutes and 53 seconds of racing around the world won the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race …

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Grand Hotel, Athol Fugard Terrace, Central
Port Elizabeth
6001

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+27415054600

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