Why Langebaan?

Langebaan Lagoon offers the only RYA approved sailing examination waters in South Africa. The lagoon is the perfect sail training playground, with tides, streams, commercial traffic, calm and rough seas to provide for all training requirements.

Our location puts you in the ideal position to do your training on the same waters which you are going to be examined on.

Enjoy the sunshine and cool breeze while sailing on the crystal clear Langebaan Lagoon, surrounded by pristine white beaches, the occasional yacht club and a world-class marina. Or drop anchor in one of the beautiful, secluded bays on the edge of the lagoon and experience the serenity of the West Coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Langebaan?

Langebaan is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa on the eastern shore of Langebaan Lagoon. Langebaan is situated 120 km north of Cape Town, just off the R27. The Lagoon stretches for 17 km from Saldanha Bay, past Langebaan to Geelbek in the South. In places it is up to 4 km wide.

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Why train in Langebaan?

It is one of the few lagoons in South Africa that has tidal streams, essential when it comes to sail training. Langebaan Lagoon offers the only RYA approved sailing examination waters in South Africa. The lagoon is the perfect sail training playground, with tides, streams, commercial traffic, calm and rough seas to provide for all training requirements.

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Where is Atlantic Yachting Based?

Atlantic Yachting is the only school operating from Club Mykonos Private Resort. Our office, lecture rooms, yachts, RIB and Jetski’s are all at the resort. Club Mykonos Resort Marina offers fantastic facilities, in Langebaan and was the first privately owned marina in South Africa and has been serving since its establishment in 1988. Today, the Marina has 192 walk-on moorings

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What is there to do in Langebaan?

The white sand beaches surrounding the clear waters of the Langebaan Lagoon are one of the main attractions of Langebaan. The mild climate and protected waters of the lagoon make Langebaan popular for sailing, kayaking, kitesurfing and fishing, and the town offers numerous holiday facilities for water sport enthusiasts.

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Did you know?

The lagoon is an intense turquoise; only 6 metres deep at its deepest and completely open to the sea. No river runs into it – making it one of only three lagoons world-wide not fed by fresh water. The lagoon supports huge populations of crabs and snails, as well as over 70 different marine algae, and serves as a nursery for juvenile fish. The intertidal areas support as many as 55 000 water birds in summer. The waters are a lot warmer than the icy Atlantic.