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284 WATERSPORTS
ROYAL SELANGOR YACHT CLUB (RSYC) Jalan Shahbandar 42000 Port Klang Selangor
T (03) 3168 6964 W rsyc.com.my
OPENING HOURS
Daily 9am~12 midnight
IN BRIEF
RSYC is the largest and
most active members’
yacht club in the country, with the premier venue
for competitive yachting, fishing and water-based sports in Selangor and the Klang Valley. The club is the proud organiser of the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta, Southeast Asia’s most challenging offshore yacht racing event.
LOCATION / ROUTE
Located close to the mouth of the Klang River in
Port Klang, Malaysia’s largest port.
Entry Point:
Cardinal buoy “TAIL” (N 03° 0.406’ E 101° 21.219’) – steer portward to Red lateral
buoy “S.AGAS” (N 02° 59.759’ E 101° 22.536’) then Red lateral buoy “SK1” (E 3° 0.179’ E 101° 23.302’) Position:
N 03° 00.30’, E 101° 23.30’ VHF: Channel 72, Call sign RSYC
HOW TO GET THERE
By car, Kuala Lumpur 45mins, KLIA 1 hr, Johor Bahru/Singapore 4hrs. Public Transport: Local bus to Klang Sentral (30mins) for all major destinations.
KTM Komuter train from Port Klang Station to KL Sentral (1hr 25mins)
The RSYC clubhouse, with the fully serviced club berth pontoons in the foreground. Additional berthing pontoons are available across the river.
MAIN FEATURES
RSYC is sheltered and accessible in all weathers, but due to its 5-metre tidal variation berthing is advisable close to slack water. It provides a limited number of berths for
visiting yachts up to 36 metres – advance booking is recommended. Facilities include refuelling, repairs
& maintenance, haul-out, showers, free wi-fi, pool, restaurant and bar, 24-hour security.
RSYC operates a fleet of Farr 25 Platu boats for club competitions and sail training. They are also available for daily hire.
The clubhouse terrace overlooking the Klang River. A must-visit for boaters, the restaurant and bar are a social hub for the yachting community.