Sailing Club
Sailing Club Membership HereThe Y Canberra Region Sailing Club are a family-oriented club catering for off-the-beach dinghies and catamarans. We focus on developing young sailors. People with disabilities are welcome.
Originally our sailing experience was centred on Lake George before relocating to our current home at Yarralumla Bay when Lake Burley Griffin was filled in 1964.
The Sailing Club provides members with learn to sail courses and club racing for beginners through to advanced sailors in an environment that is inclusive, fun and safe for all ages. Family and junior sailing activities are the ideal place for families to start sailing together and with access to boat hire and the help of our volunteers and staff, you need no prior experience or your own vessel to start.
Our programs
Learn to Sail Courses
Kids, Adults and Family courses, we have something for everyone, at every level!
YMCA Youth Squad
Join the YMCA Youth Squad to get qualified coaching from our very own Y sailors!
School Sailing Squad
Tailored squad trainings for school groups. Want to get your school in on the action?
About the Sailing Club
The YMCA Canberra Sailing Club is a youth and family-oriented club, which also welcomes people with a disability. We provide racing for off-the-beach dinghies and multihulls. We provide sail training for all ages, but with a focus on youth and families. Our membership ranges from pre-teens and upward.
The Club operates under section 8.1(a) of the constitution of the Y Canberra Region. It operates under a set of rules approved by the Y’s Board and also operates within the policies of the Y Canberra Region. This results in our risk management procedures and our safeguarding children and young people procedures complying with the appropriate Y Canberra Region policies.
The primary object of the Sailing Club shall be to provide a club for members to engage in competitive and non-competitive sailing and other aquatic recreation activities.
The Sailing Club caters for family groups and encourages participation and training of young people.
Founders
Founders
YMCA Sailing Club has been providing sailing courses for children and adults since it was founded in 1963. Originally our sailing experience was centered on Lake George before relocating to our current home at Yarralumla Bay when Lake Burley Griffin was filled in 1964.
The initiative to form the Club came from two members of the YMCA of Canberra, Val Paral and Ralph Weston, who were keen sailors and worked together at the ANU. A key topic at the time was the building of the Lady Denman Dam and the possible recreation activities once Lake Burley Griffin was filled. They gathered together a band of like minded people and rest is history.
Committees
Committees
Our Executive Committee manages the affairs of the Club on behalf of the Board of the Y Canberra Region. The Committee operates under a Charter and within the Constitution of the Y Canberra Region, and the our Sailing Club Rules. See Current Executive Committee here.
The Club has two major activities: Sailing and Training. Each activity is governed by a committee (effectively sub-committees of the Executive Committee).
Charters and membership for all committees can be found under Resources tab which also includes our Sailing Club Rules and other useful downloads.
Communicating with members
Communicating with Members
The Club communicates with members through two major channels. The first is our Club magazine Mains’l, which is published at least bi-monthly during the sailing season and quarterly during the off season. The second is a weekly email to all members from the Commodore.
Another communications channel is our Resources tab, where you can find links to Australian Sailing and Club documents that members need to consult from time to time.
Our Resources tab includes links to annual reports to members such as the Sailing Report (from the Sailing Committee), the Training Report (from the Training Committee) and the Membership Report (from our Membership Secretary).
Fees & Membership
| Membership Type | Annual Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (under 19) | $65 | |
| Student (full-time, under 25) | $123 | |
| Senior | $307 | |
| Family (includes at least one junior) | $412 | Additional family members can be added as non-paying adults or juniors. |
| Family Non-paying adult | $0 | Additional adult in a family membersihp |
| Kayak/Canoe | $307 | Additional adult in a family membership |
| Special SailPass (Try Sailing) | $17/day | For casual participation, limited to certain days. |
| Course Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| School Holiday Programs | $550 | 5-day courses for children aged 8+ |
| Family Course – Adult | $350 | 4-day or 4-Sunday program |
| Family Course – Child | $250 | 4-day or 4-Sunday program |
| Adult Sailing Course | $475 | Accelerated weekend course |
| Better Sailing Course | $340 | For sailors who have completed Start Sailing 1 & 2 |
| YMCA Youth Squad | $200 | Coaching sessions during school terms |
| School-specific Squad | $200-225 | For schools like Marist/Merici |
Boatshed
Boat, kayak and canoe storage is only available to current members of the Club. We have various storage options including undercover and outdoor space for small to larger boats and kayaks and canoes.
Looking to hire a spot? Click the button below to be directed to our current shed inventory, and then you can enquire for a spot, or to be put on a waitlist!
Resources
- Sailing Club Rules
- Executive Committee Members
- Executive Committee Charter
- Sailing Committee Members
- Sailing Committee Charter
- Training Committee Members
- Training Committee Charter
- Boat Storage Conditions
- Sailing Instructions for Championship and Pointscore
- Sailing Instructions for Alternative Course
- Club Racing Entry Form
- Club Racing Crew Registration Form
- Race Officer Aide Memoire
- Race Officer Guide
- Sailing Club COVID Safe Plan
Contact us
Season
Spring, Summer and into Autumn.
Contact
(02) 6281 0124
Address
35 Alexandrina Drive
Yarralumla ACT 2600
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