Founded in 1871, we're the oldest continuing yacht club in Victoria. Through our Sailability programme we offer community groups and individuals of all abilities the opportunity to experience sailing. We have a proud history over 130 years and we are still making history with our contribution to the community. APYC is a safe and convenient place to learn to sail and participate in regular competition - all this in the heart of the city. South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Albert Sailing club sails on Albert Park Lake, bayside less than 5 kilometres south of the Melbourne CBD. The club always welcomes new members sailing their own monohull dinghy class boat or people wanting to join and learn to sail in a club dinghy sail boat. We have a range of membership options for adults, youth, juniors and families. Whether you are new to sailing and looking to learn to sail or a more experienced sailor seeking to improve your skills, Albert Park lake is one of the world's most convenient and challenging sailing venues. South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The club offers class racing & regattas, coaching & sail training for all ages, and social activities. Albury-Wodonga Yacht Club is located on the shores of Lake Hume. Located on the border between NSW and Victoria, the club offers great facilities for hosting Regattas from State to National Championships. The club is active nearly every Sunday from the start of September through to mid April. The club has a modest size fleet with a large collection of trailerable yachts. Some of the classes raced at the club include Tasar, RS100, 29er, 49er, Noelex 25, Seaway 25, Sonata 6 & 26, Castle 650, Taipan, Nacra, A-Class, International Canoe, Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7 and Corsair. Lake Hume, Ebden, Victoria and Albury, NSW Australia

All classes of off the beach boats are welcome at Altona Yacht Club. In March 1953 a number of local residents met with a common interest and thought that, as a number of young people were sailing yachts in Altona, these people should be bonded together into a club where proper organization and supervision could be given to both themselves and to yachting in the area. The policy of family membership participation was quickly established and this is still a feature of the club today. Training courses are arranged regularly and apart from teaching sailing tactics, how to sail safely, character building and self reliance are also important factors of the classes. Regattas and Championships have been proudly and successfully hosted at Altona. Altona, VIC Australia

AMYC has a proud and successful history of competitions, with several members having won numerous State, National and World titles. We are affiliated with Australian Sailing and participate with other yacht clubs along the coast. During the summer months, sailing is conducted most Sundays. If sailing is not your thing, then we have plenty of other reasons for you to join up. We have a great fishing group with regular activities, surfers, runners and people who just want the social engagement that goes with being a member. Melba Parade, Anglesea VIC Australia

Apollo Bay Sailing Club respectfully acknowledges the Aboriginal community, their ancestors, elders and families here in Gadubanud country. The club actively encourages the entire community regardless of sailing experience or boat ownership to experience the joy of sailing in Bass Strait. We welcome all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds and abilities. The club holds weekly sailing races from October to May which are open to beginners through to seasoned sailors. Apollo Bay, VIC Australia

Ballarat Yacht Club is a club with a long and distinguished yachting history. The club offers a café and restaurant, a member's bar, moorings, a rigging yard, yard storage, racing, a Learn to Sail Program, and more. Ballaarat, VIC Australia

Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron Is located on the Eastern Shore of Port Phillip Bay and nestles into the cliff face approximately half way between Ricketts Point and Mentone Beach. The Club prides itself on being family friendly, it welcomes the children of members and their guests to participate in relevant Club activities and enjoy the amenities offered to them. The charter of the Squadron is to promote the sport of recreational boating and provide a social environment for boating activities in which the members are involved. Many forms of vessels can be seen at the Club; however, it is fair to say that a significant majority of Club member own and operate trailerable power boats in the four to seven metre range. In addition to an enjoyable and wide-ranging social program, the Club promotes a broad area of recreational boating – cruising, Navrallies and fishing. Black Rock, VIC Australia

BYC places no restrictions on prospective members and joining the club is a simple and straightforward matter. Beaumaris Yacht Club offers racing and conducts training programs for adults and juniors. Black Rock, Victoria, Australia

Bendigo Yacht Club is a fun, family club where people can enjoy competitive sailing, cruising, and social activities or just use the vast facilities to entertain your friends and family on the weekend or during the week. As a member of the club you have unlimited use 24/7 all year around. Just some of the facilities are: Clubhouse with all the amenities one would expect such as a kitchen, lounge area, TV, bathrooms, decking area and more; Huge BBQ with both inside and outside dining areas; Jetty; Swimming area; Camping grounds; Caravan park; Boat storage; Launching ramps; Rescue facilities; Playground. We also have a calendar that includes a racing program, cruising program, fun trophy races and regular social events. Bendigo, VIC Australia

Formed in 1899, BRYC offers one-design racing, sail training for juniors and adults, and social activities. This club has a history of first class performance in 'off the beach' competitions as well as a reputation unsurpassed in the staging of world class events. The club has a scenic outlook over the historic battleship Cerberus and panoramic views. Half Moon Bay, Black Rock, Victoria, Australia

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, a little over an hour's drive from Melbourne on the shores of Port Phillip, welcomes those who wish to enjoy the beauty of our southern waters and ideal conditions for sailing, whether racing or cruising. Originally very much a holiday club, Blairgowrie now has a strong membership among Penninsula residents. In recent years many yacht clubs have struggled to maintain members. But Blairgowrie, through strong promotion and flexible fee structures, has shown good membership growth during the last three years. There are currently about 1,260 members. Family participation is encouraged in the club, and new members are always made welcome. The clubs' junior sail training programs are recognised as among the best in Australia. We also have a busy social program. Blairgowrie, Victoria, Australia

Classes at CCSC include Flying Fifteens, Finns, Sabre's, Minnow's, Flying Dutchman, Laser, Javelin, Impulse,Mosquito, Mirror, Mosquito, Tasar, NS 14, Sabot, Boomerang, Castle, F18 Cats, Hartleys, Hobie 18's, Hobie 14's, Nacra 16's, Taipans and much more, something for everyone. We sail Saturdays from October to the end of April. Cairn Curran Reservoir is located at Baringhup, near Maldon in Central Victoria. Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

Carrum Sailing Club is a great place to sail, located on the sandy beaches of south east Port Phillip Bay, just south of the Patterson River. We sail trailerable yachts, off the beach dinghies and catamarans on most Sundays. People of all ages and experience are welcome. Enjoy first class facilities for all family members in our club house facing the beach, adjacent to the Carrum Lifesaving Club. You don't have to sail to be a member at our club, we also have social membership available! Have a motorboat? Then get the best of both worlds and join our motor yacht division. Patterson Lakes, VIC Australia

Welcome to Sailing at Chelsea Yacht Club. Chelsea Yacht Club is situated on a beautiful sandy beach on the foreshore at Chelsea. Access is via Kelvin Grove opposite the first railway level crossing as you travel towards Chelsea from Edithvale side. Chelsea Yacht Club is an off the beach club catering for mono-hulls and catamarans, and there is also a strong social following. The club has a licensed bar and a large hall and small member's room both available for hire. There are also numerous other non sailing activities occurring during the week. Currently classes sailing at Chelsea included: Sabots, Pacers, 125's, Javelins, Impulses, Lasers, LW Sharpies, Mustos and a few catamarans. All levels of sailing ability are catered for, and the members are willing to assist the inexperienced. Chelsea, Victoria, Australia

The Classic Yacht Association was formed in 1994 to promote the ownership, knowledge and appreciation of classic sailing craft in Australia and to preserve them for future generations. It now has approximately 250 members and 120 boats on its register. It organises and supports sailing regattas and events in four states, and produces a quality magazine twice a year. Williamstown, Victoria, Australia

Colac Yacht Club is based on the shore line of Victoria's largest natural freshwater lake. Established over 135 years ago the club boasts previous World Champions, Olympians, National and State Champions in a variety of different classes. Our family friendly club encourages new and existing members to participate in a competetive and relaxed environment where you can develop your skills. From off the beach to trailable our mission is to foster the sport of sailing and make it accessible to the wider community. Colac, Victoria, Australia

Cowes Yacht Club is located on Phillip Island with a majestic north facing beach. The Cowes Yacht Club overlooks the Westernport Bay towards the Mornington Peninsula. Cowes Yacht Club is home to a variety of sailing events for off the beach boats as well as trailer yachts. Come down and enjoy some of the best sailing, views and company on Phillip Island. Social members are most welcome. Cowes, Victoria, Australia

Situated at Mount Eliza, just 45 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, Davey's Bay is one of the oldest Yacht Clubs in the state. Davey's Bay celebrated her centenary in 2009, and goes into her second century with a newly renovated and extended clubhouse. Although small, Davey's Bay has produced, State, National and World champions, as well as three Olympians. Davey's Bay runs an active social calendar and a very busy sailing schedule. Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia

Sailing for Everyone! Docklands Yacht Club overlooks Victoria Harbour with sweeping views of the Melbourne City skyline and the ever changing Docklands precinct. Sailing is from the 60 metre pontoon at Shed 2, North Wharf Road, where the club facilities are located. Community Sailing days are the second and fourth Sunday of each month year round from 11am. Everyone is welcome. There are two main activity areas that the club has been involved in – community sailing (or Sailability) activities, and hosting, conducting or assisting with competitive and other events. Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Devoted to spectacular power boat racing on arguably the best waterway in Australia, the magnificent Gippsland Lakes. Paynesville, Victoria, Australia

Our luxurious Clubhouse seats 240 members and their guests in the restaurant, whilst a further 100 are able to take advantage of the views of the harbour from the balcony. Adjacent to the Clubhouse there is a swimming pool with barbeque area and a tennis court for use by members and their guests. The club offers a Fuel Barge, Shoreline Shop, Boats for Member Use, Rescue Boats, Slipway and Work Sheds, Storage Sheds, Launching Ramps, and more. Eildon, Victoria Australia

The club offers racing, sail training for juniors and adults, and social activities. Elwood Sailing Club has a proud history of recreational and competitive sailing for monohulls and catamarans. Our location has easy access from Melbourne suburbs, favourable sailing through the season and fresh summer breezes for Windsurfing. Races and Training are held on Saturdays from October to Easter supported by our race & rescue patrol. We host international, national and state title events. Elwood, Victoria, Australia

Welcome to the Flinders Yacht Club, located on Flinders foreshore, overlooking Kennon Cove, Westernport Bay and Philip Island. Flinders Yacht Club welcomes all people with an interest in sailing, whether they be active sailors, children, 8 years & older, young or older adults & of course, families. You may not wish to sail, but have an interest in the fabulous sport of yachting, which you may enjoy sharing with others. Flinders Yacht club is home to some of the best sailing and social fun on the Peninsula whether you enjoy sailing your own boat, or one of the club's new fleet of yachts, your off the beach needs will be well catered for. We have a great Junior Sailing program over summer and a sailing school with accredited Yachting Australia instructors. We are a family friendly club and welcome new members. Flinders, VIC Australia

The Frankston Yacht Club was founded in 1937 by a group of yachting enthusiasts operating out of Kananook Creek. Since its inception, the Club has maintained a policy of promoting yachting in the area of Port Phillip Bay and, as a result, the Club has prospered and grown to be some 200 members strong today. It now occupies a two story building situated adjacent to Kananook Creek on the foreshore at Frankston, offering a family atmosphere with excellent facilities for sailing and for relaxing in the lounge while providing a magnificent view of Melbourne and the bay. Frankston Yacht Club Learn2Sail program is a recognized Discover Sailing centre ran by qualified Yachting Australia Instructors. Frankston, Victoria, Australia

A yacht club catering for all types of trailerable yachts with a year long racing, cruising, and social calendar. Membership is available in a variety of categories to suit Racing and Cruising members and their families. Geelong, Victoria, Australia

The Club offers Racing, a Sailability Program, a Training School, and a variety of Social Activities. The Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club is the largest and most active yacht club in Eastern Victoria. Strong emphasis is placed on training, in the context of a friendly socially active club. An integrated Sailability program strengthens these attributes. The members of the Club have a wide range of boating interests from dinghies and trailer sailers to motor cruisers, and provide a wealth of sailing expertise. The Esplanade, Paynesville, VIC Australia

The Hartley TS 18 - 21 Yacht Club is primarily devoted to the Richard Hartley designed TS18 and TS 21 Trailer Sailers. As fibreglass boats have increased in popularity some of our members now sail other classes of boats, including Farrs, Sunmaids, Boomerang's and Sunbird's. We are also devoted to having a fun and interesting time on and off the water. As a group of people who love boats in general we encourage people with a love of yachting to join the club and participate in our many varied activities. Sailing is of course our number one love but a lunchtime stop at a sheltered beach on Westernport Bay comes a close second, as do 4 wheel drive days, theatre nights, winery tours and arranged interest tours. Bonbeach, VIC Australia

Welcome to the Hastings Yacht Club, located on the western side of Western Port, Victoria Australia. The club provides a meeting place for the local yachting fraternity with cruising and racing alike. HYC is a integral part of the Hasting community providing a facility for community groups and the local Volunteer Marine Rescue VMR. Hastings, Victoria, Australia

Formed in 1888, HBYC promotes sailing orientated activities in the form of racing, combined sailing & social events, and education and training facilities. HBYC has an exciting yachting calendar and is very keen to encourage non-sailors to enjoy this sport. Williamstown, Victoria, Australia

Indented Head Yacht Club is arguably the best off-the-beach sailing location in Victoria. Pristine waters, a soft white sandy beach and a superb grassed rigging area. The wonderful variety of sailing conditions is just the icing on the cake. We welcome all classes, beginners to expert sailors at Indented Head. We run Olympic courses and have range of different classes to compete against, including the Olympic class the Laser, as well as Tasers, Sabres, Impulses and Optis. Indented Head, Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

The Lake Boga Yacht Club is situated on the foreshore of Lake Boga, a fresh water lake, oval in shape approx 5km long x 4km wide with no obstructions and a large grassed foreshore making it ideal to rig yachts on. The Lake Boga Yacht Club sails most Sundays from mid September through until the end of April, several classes of yachts are sailed regularly including Mosquito, Arrow, Paper Tiger, Impulse, Sabre, Fireball, Mirror, Pacers and Microns. Lake Boga, VIC Australia

Home to the iconic Marlay Point Overnight Race, Lake Wellington Yacht Club came into being in 1960 and is a small but active club with committed, long serving members. Based at the western end of the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, the club is popular with locals and visitors alike for its unique location on the edge of protected wetlands – as well as the friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The club has produced many champions across a range of classes, most recently in the Hartley 16, Hartley 21, RL24 and Castle 650 classes. Clydebank, VIC Australia

Boating on the Gippsland Lakes. The Loch Sport Boat Club was established in 1965 and is situated in Charlies Street, Loch Sport. It boasts lakefront views and easy access to a large carpark as well as the nearby jetty and boat ramp. The Loch Sport Boat Club provides a Sail Training Program to promote safe & fun sailing for all ages. The program is held over 2 weekends in January and has been a tremendous success for years since it was introduced. The Loch Sport Boat Club Inc exists to fulfill the following: To manage and maintain the Loch Sport Safety & Water Sports Centre; To promote and encourage safe boating in all its forms, particularly on the part of its members; To promote social fellowship and marine-related recreation and sporting activities. Loch Sport, Victoria, Australia

Imagine Swimming off the Cruiser at St Kilda Beach and keep nightlong at Portsea, go fishing off Sorrento, visit Queenscliff for the weekend. Party with friends at Docklands or have a BBQ on your boat. Pleasure Cruising Club Inc. is a non for profit luxury boat club formed as a registered Association in Victoria with a committee to serve the interest of the members. Pleasure Cruising Club has been providing services to its members since 2007 and began with one boat and has expanded since. The Club provides a range of luxury boats for its members by paying a low monthly subscription fee. Docklands, Melbourne VIC Australia

The Lysterfield Sailing Club consists of family members plus junior and social members. Family activities are organized throughout the year including sausage sizzles, fun days, and the end of year Christmas party. The club encourages young people by providing Optimist and Darta boats which are available for use by junior members. The club provides excellent racing each Saturday from October through to May (summer series) and every second Saturday from June to September (winter series). The main classes sailed are the Impulse, Sabre, Laser, Tasar and Heron in the monohulls and Paper Tiger, Arrow and Nacra 430 in the multihulls. The club runs an AYF accredited sailing school offering an introduction to sailing program. Lysterfield, Victoria, Australia

Do you own a Magnum 8.5? Why not join the Magnum Association and get to know the many other members. The wealth of knowledge of long-time Magnum owners and the stories of newcomers are just some of the things you can share. Cruise in company with other Magnums, learn from educational presentations and join in the fun at dinners, BBQ's and other social events. Victoria, Australia

The Club runs an approved Australian Yachting Federation sailing school, has a racing program, and social functions. McCYC is located at the south end of Port Phillip Bay on a beautiful sandy beach. McCYC has a commitment to sailing & sail training. Family participation is encouraged as is excellence in sailing with success at state, national & international levels. McCrae, Victoria, Australia

Established in 1957 to promote the use of all classes of power boats, and to provide the boating community of Melbourne with a safe, friendly venue for boat racing, social skiing and tournament skiing, including slalom, tricks, jumping, knee boarding and wake boarding. Situated on 9 acres of land adjoining Melton Reservoir, the M.R.S.B.C provides a fully equiped boating and skiing facilty to accomodate for all occasions from a family day out skiing or having a B.B.Q, to national boat racing events held over an entire weekend throughout the year. Exford, Victoria, Australia.

A friendly family club with activities which include racing, cruising and social events. We are a friendly family club and organize our activities around that idea. It is not necessary to own a boat to belong to the club, as we have numerous social activities and crew are always in demand. Blackburn South, Victoria, Australia

Merricks Yacht Club was founded in 1964 as a small yard on the foreshore for the many enthusiastic sailors and fishermen in the holiday township of Merricks Beach. Since then it has grown into a popular local club which provides a great meeting place for local residents and holiday makers alike. The sailing is friendly but competitive, and the club has produced some keen and accomplished sailors over the years. We have a keen gang of junior sailors, and an active junior sailing program over the summer, for both newcomers and more experienced sailors. Classes sailed at Merricks include: Laser, 420, Sabre, Impulse, Sparrow, Optimist, A Class, Mosquito, Castle 650, Explorer 16. Come down to sail or enjoy the atmosphere and the after-race and Thursday evening happy hours. Merricks Beach, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

The Metung Yacht Club has been operating for more than 75 years and welcomes all visitors, especially sailors, who come to Metung. Classes Sailed: Etchells (International Class), Keelboats, Trailable Yachts. Facilities include: Bar, Bathroom facilities for members with a disability, Clubhouse, Crane, Hall Hire, Hard Stand, Launching Ramp - cement, Member Parking, Restaurant, Rigging - lawn, Sailing School, Showers. Metung, VIC Australia

The MMYC was established in 1925 and members in those days sailed their boats out of the creek into the bay. MMYC was one of the earliest clubs to be founded around the shores of Port Phillip. The club shares the Island with the Mordialloc Sea scouts and both clubs enjoy the privileges of using a private island for their activities. Since early days members have been able to moor their boats in the creek along the South wall and around the island. The Club has approximately 200 members ranging in age from mid-twenties to retirees. The main club room is used for meetings and dinner dances for up to 100 people. It has a cosy atmosphere, an open fireplace and an adjoining kitchen. Mordialloc, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The club is family orientated with a commitment to advancing and promoting off the beach sailing. Sail training is offered for juniors and adults. Mordialloc Sailing Club was officially established in its present location in the late 1950s and it has connections with sailing at Mordialloc since the 1890s. Originally located on the island as part of the Mordialloc Motor Yacht Club, it broke away to form its own club in 1946. It has a history that includes 12 square metre Sharpie sailing and Olympic representation. The honour boards displayed within the club rooms attest to the rich history of sailing at Mordialloc. Today the club is family orientated with a commitment to advancing and promoting off the beach sailing. Among the classes actively sailed at Mordialloc are: Flying 15s, Tasars, Sabres, 29ers, Lasers, Sabots, 420s, Pacers and 125s. Mordialloc, Melbourne, VIC Australia

MYC offers racing, an AYF structured sail training program, and a wide range of social activities. The MYC clubhouse is situated near the waters edge adjacent to the Mornington pier and close to good swimming beaches. Facilities at the club include a deep water harbour sheltered from the West, South and East but is exposed to the North, a launching ramp, 2 launching cranes with a capacity of 2 tonnes, and a slipway. MYC also has facilities to assist disabled persons enjoy on water sailing. Mornington, Victoria, Australia

Welcome to the Mount Martha Yacht Club website, the online home for an 'off the beach' yacht club situated on the Mornington Peninsula - a part of Port Phillip Bay that provides for some of the most enjoyable sailing on offer. The Club offers great "off the beach" sailing across various yachting classes and a vibrant social atmosphere for Families, Seniors, Students and Juniors and we welcome applications for new membership. Mount Martha, VIC Australia

The Multihull Yacht Club of Victoria is Australia’s oldest and most active multihull cruising and racing club - home of the Southern Oceans Multihull Regatta - the most challenging multihull regatta in the southern hemisphere! So take the time to find out more about what we do, and who we are. Come cruise and race with us, and you might discover a whole new world just over the horizon! Rosebud West, Victoria, Australia

Nestled behind Cape Woolamai is the fishing hamlet of Newhaven, where the Newhaven Yacht Squadron officially came into being in February, 1962. In the early days the club was a strong dinghy club, in fact it hosted the first National Cherub Championship in 1962. Over the years the club has grown and developed from its humble beginnings. The club currently has over 600 members while still maintaining its friendly and welcoming feeling. We cater for sailors, both keel boat and off the beach yachts, and power boat owners. Our calendar includes year round yacht racing, fishing competitions and social events . We have a well appointed and positioned club house with a BBQ area, a private boat ramp, a well equipped maintenance yard, and a large modern marina. Our purposes and objectives as a Club are to promote and encourage the varied boating activities available on Phillip Island, to foster and educate members in skills required for safe and proficient boat handling, whether they choose power boats or yachts, and to provide a range of social activities for our members. San Remo, Victoria, Australia

Every year, ORCV stages many ocean races into, and across, Bass Strait - one of the worlds most treacherous bodies of water - providing unrivaled sailing experiences for sailors of all levels. The ORCV conducts five or more ocean races every year in or across Bass Strait, plus the long distance Melbourne to Hobart Races via the West and East Coasts of Tasmania. During Winter, while ocean racing is somewhat weather restricted, the ORCV uses its resources to run the long standing ORCV Winter Series comprising of six races on Port Phillip, plus a passage race from Melbourne to Geelong in Spring. The ORCV also conducts a range of training and education courses each year that have particular relevance to ocean racing. Footscray, VIC Australia

We offer a wide range of sailing and social activities for all age groups, with racing for off the beach boats. Training is also offered. Membership is open to all. If you are not that in to sailing, join up as a social member and enjoy the beautiful views offered by the best located sailing club in the bay, have a cool drink and watch the races whilst sitting on the deck. Parkdale, VIC Australia