Gaborone Yacht Club

Welcome to Gyc!

GYC is a registered member of the Botswana Yacht Racing Association (BYRA), Botswana Sports Council and the International Sailing Federation (ISAF)).

The Club caters for sailing, canoeing and rowing and is open to members and their guests. Visitors are welcome to share the best view in town on Wednesday and Friday evenings when the bar is open and food and snacks are served. Temporary membership (up to five visits) can be obtained at the gate at other times.

 

History

Gaborone Yacht Club was established in 1965 with the first Commodore being Dr Standing. The club was originally located on the eastern side of Gaborone Dam, but in 1984 the Club secured a lease with Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) for the present site, at the tip of a peninsular on the western side. Constructions of the current facilities began in 1984 and the Club moved in in 1985.

In 1988 the dam wall was raised and when the dam filled the new site became an island. For many years, when the dam was full, the only access to the site was by ferry. We now have a raised causeway, which allows for vehicle access all year round.

 

Supporters and sponsors

As a club with limited income the GYC is very thankful to all its supporters and sponsors who are helping to make the Club what it is.

We are always looking for companies to sponsor regattas and improvements to the club facilities.
Please contact our Club Manager on;
Phone: +267 - 71579707 or email manager@gyc.org.bw if you able to support us. All contributions are appreciated.

Thank you to the following companies and individuals for their support in the past

View a list of our supporters here

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News and upcoming events

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