Founded in 1974, the Pennington Ski Boat Club (PSBC) is a magnificent fishing club with a long history in the sport of ski-boat fishing.  We are proud hosts for regular fishing competitions and a favoured local spot for the annual sardine run.

Located at the end of Salmon Drive, right on the beach front, we have a well stocked bar and a separate restaurant - The Anchored Boat - offering a terrific menu for all tastes.

There is often something going on at the PSBC, whether it be the fishing competitions, annual poitje cooking competition, live music or weekly prize draws,  These events will always be posted on the What's On page, if you are looking for something fun to do.

Contact

2 Salmon Drive, Pennington
Email: info@psbc.org.za
​Tel: 084 360 0177

Membership

Membership is open to all for a very reasonable annual fee, for which you benefit from a discount on your food and drink plus priority parking during the peak tourist season.

The Anchored Boat

Open from 8am, Wednesday to Sunday

Club Rules

  1. Members are allowed two guests per week.
  2. All guests are to fill in the visitors’ book and must be accompanied by a member.
  3. All visitors must pay R50 to the bar on arrival at the club, unless they are guests of a member. (subject to parking availability)
  4. Non-members who wish to launch from Pennington must pay the launch fee of R100.00 to the bartender and fill in the launch register.
  5. All skippers of any craft must fill in and sign the launch register.
  6. Absolutely no illegal drugs on the premises.
  7. Alcohol may not be served to anyone under the age of 18.
  8. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  9. Only alcohol bought at the club may be consumed on the club premises.
  10. The barman is not permitted to “lend” liquor on a “return later” basis whatsoever, so don’t even ask!
  11. No fighting.  If a fight occurs, any member involved stands to lose their membership, and a visitor or guest will be barred.
  12. Anyone vandalising, abusing or stealing club property will be asked to leave the Club permanently and possibly face legal action.
  13. Littering of club premises or the beach by members, guests or visitors is not acceptable.
  14. Right of Admission reserved
​All craft (including Fishing Ski)
  • First time users of this site must be briefed by a local skipper, for your own safety.
  • The prescribed launch fee is to be paid to the bar person either prior to launching or on beaching.
  • Prior to going to sea, the launch register is to be filled out correctly and in full, by the skipper.
  • After launching, all craft must leave the surf zone.
  • No crafts are permitted to play in the launch site surf zone, which runs from north of the club house to the rocks to the south of the club house.

This launch site is not designated for jet ski wave riding.
  • Access to the beach is at your own risk.
  • No vehicles may park on the beach.
  • All anglers must be in possession of a valid fishing license.
  • Upon returning from sea, the launch register is to be completed and your catch must be recorded in full, by the skipper.

All craft except fishing skis
  • The vessel must display a valid seaworthy certificate/sticker.
  • The skipper must be in possession of a valid skipper’s license, in addition to a valid COF certificate.
  • A 29 Meg radio must be fitted on the vessel and be in working order.
  • Lifejackets or buoyancy aids must be worn during launching and beaching and in accordance to SAMSA regulations.
  • Beaching clearance will be communicated via 29 Meg radio or the using of a visible flag system.
  • No vessel may beach prior to: o The bathers been cleared from the area, o Receiving permission to beach from the Beach Controller.
  • The vessel is to beach in line with the controller’s flag.
  • At least one crew member must have a vessel license
  • No fish may be cleaned and or gutted on the beach. Fish must be cleaned or gutted in the demarcated area to the south of the beach access/ behind the pump house. Only fish guts or bait may be disposed of in the soak pit. No plastic or cardboard is allowed.
  • As this is a bathing beach, skippers must be extra vigilant and be absolutely sure that bathers and surfers have been cleared before launching or beaching is considered.

Fishing ski
  • The launch must indicate place where beaching will occur.
  • Fishing Ski’s must be in possession of water, a flare, tow rope and buoyancy aids. Note: PSBC has the right to make additional rules over and above what is set out by SAMSA.Launch Procedures for boats, jet skis and fishing skis