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WITBANK YACHT & AQUATIC CLUB (WYAC) is situated on the Southwest shore of Witbank Dam (25° 54,475' S & 29° 18,441' E) within the Bankenveld conservancy area, 10 minutes from Witbank and within easy reach of Johannesburg and Pretoria via the N12 and N4 highways.
Members of the Club are able to take part in a variety of water sports including Dinghy racing, Yacht racing and cruising, Power Boating, Skiing, Jet-ski riding, Canoeing and Windsurfing, and of late Midmar Mile training - all in a safe and friendly family environment.
Traditionally a sailing club, Witbank Yacht and Aquatic Club organise and host club racing regattas, Provincial and National Championship events for catamarans, dinghies and keel boat yachts. Members of the club regularly take part in regattas both inland and offshore hosted by other yacht clubs around the country.
Whilst taking part in club-organised events on the water, members benefit from regulated use of the water, safe moorings and launching facilities and provision of safety boats and ferry services.
Off the water, the club provides to its members and guests, boat parking, and storage, camping grounds with braai and ablution facilities, a lively club house and friendly bar.
The Club regularly holds other meetings, such as the annual night race, bonfire night, endurance races, the 11km family bridge and back regatta and other cruising events.
The clubhouse is available for hire to members for other social activities and private functions
LATEST NEWS Our last major regatta for the season - the Amtec Mpumalanga J22 Championship was a great success - except for the wind but alas that is the risk one runs with playing with nature. Congratulations to Graham Baker, Barry & Shaun Gurnell from Transvaal Yacht Club (TYC) on Us-n-Jay -they managing the conditions the best by winning the Amtec J22 Mpumalanga Championship. For the full results please see the results section New Ablution Block - still looking for any help - Skills, donations, discounted product - please contact the
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