It is possible to anchor off Simon’s Town in False Bay, although permission must be obtained from the SA Navy.
Conditions can be a bit rolly but safe. False Bay Yacht Club has an excellent club house with bathrooms, a restaurant and bar and is home to many friendly local yachties - including GGR veteran Jeremy Bagshaw.
Simon's Town is home to the False Bay Yacht Club (FBYC), a South African Naval Base, and a National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) station. There are approximately 260 walk-on moorings at FBYC, which are under the control of a non-profit company, the Simon's Town Marina Company (STMC). In order to visit the marina, cruisers must obtain a temporary membership of FBYC. All moorings have water and electricity.
Only in strong SE conditions, some surge is experienced, otherwise, the marina is well sheltered.
Temporary Visitor Membership fees are payable to the False Bay Yacht Club by any visitor who has a boat temporarily moored in FBYC waters in Simon's Bay. Mooring and slipping fees are charged by the marina company.
There are a number of swing moorings available for visitors, which are also administered by STMC.
Boats larger than 52 feet must book prior to arrival as there are very few spaces available to them. As this is becoming a popular spot for visiting yachts in general, booking in advance might be advisable for other boats also.
Contact Kim Dunstan - Ph: 064 790 3302 - Email: admin@stmc.co.za.
The FBYC also has haulout facilities (up to 25 tons) administered by STMC, and include a sling lift and space on the hard for around 11 vessels at a time. On site are numerous services, including a diesel mechanic, a stainless steel manufacturing workshop, a chandlery, fibreglass repair and manufacture services, a rigger, a carpenter and electrician, and services for antifouling and diving your vessel.
Gordon's Bay Yacht Club is on the western shore of False Bay. It has a small, shallow, harbour that is very tide dependent.
At Harbour Island, Gordon's Bay, the Boardwalk offer moorings for yachts from 8 to 12m (single or double bays). They also offer self-catering holiday apartments overlooking the marina.
Contact details for all berthing providers can be found under Related Businesses.
Last updated: November 2025
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