The club was started on the 14th November 1981 with 4 Bay Boats. The name was Impangela Boat Club. During 1986 The Drift Sands Boat Club went under and all the members joined us.
On the 18th of May 1984 the name was changed to Meerensee Boat Club.
The Light Tackle division was started by Hendrik Kuhn in 1986.
The canoe and kayak guys joined the club in 1986.
The Ski boat division was started by Dawie Du Plessis in 1994/1995.
The 21 Species fishing festival was started by Kokkie Jacobs in 1992 and the first Competition was held on the 18th and 19th of June 1992 and is today one of the most popular competitions with 1000 anglers participating yearly.
The names of the people who started the club:
Willie and Drieka Brits, Bruce and Denise Harvey, Late Paul Myburg, Piet Roos, Gert Smith, Jimmy Grimsdell, Daantjie Van Rensburg, and Daryl Shelver.
Meerensee Boat Club is a multi-purpose venue: a fishing hub, a family-friendly restaurant, and a community gathering spot.
If you’re in Richards Bay, it’s a great place to launch your boat, join competitions, or simply enjoy a meal with friends.
Secure launching facilities for ski boats, canoes, and kayaks.
Access to club amenities, fishing spots, and community events with structured membership fees.
More than just a fishing club—it’s a community space where families gather for meals, social events, and celebrations.
