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Royal Motor Yacht Club

RMYC MEMBERSHIP

CLICK HERE  to download a Membership Nomination Form for the RMYC.

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE RMYC

• Heated swimming pool and children’s play park
• A choice of three bars - The Garden Bar, Mariners Bar and the Level 1 Lounge Bar with unrivalled views of Pittwater
• Full voting rights for Social and Intermediate members
• Relaxed dining at Salt Cove on Pittwater - open seven days a week, every day of the year
• Free social events - Open Day (October) and Australia Day (January) celebrations (drinks and food provided)
• Ladies lunches – with guest speaker, held 3 times per year
• Bridge Club held every Tuesday
• Tuesday Trivia
• Great family events - Annual Club Picnic Day (February) and Children’s Christmas Party (December)
• Complimentary membership to either the Sailing, Top Hat Sailing, Game Fishing, Timber Boat, Sail Cruising, Multihull or Cruiser Division for the first year. (A fantastic way to be involved without having to own a boat).
• Shuttle bus available seven days a week to members with their guests (subject to a time schedule).
• The ''Nautical News'', our monthly newsletter with details of upcoming entertainment, promotions and special events
• Members’ badge draw every Friday night from 7.00pm
• Raffles held every Friday
• Boat Owner Members 10% / Social Members 5% discount on all bar and food prices
• Members discount on shows
• Private function and conference facilities – special room hire rates for Members
• Free wi-fi throughout the Club for members
• Happy Hours Monday to Friday - 5.30pm to 6.30pm
• RMYC Facebook page www.facebook.com/RMYCBB

RMYC EVENTS

• Australia Day Boating Parade (January
• Club Picnic Day at The Basin (February)
• Classic Yacht Regatta (March)
• Game Fishing Tournament (March)
• Annual Golf Day (May) – fundraiser for local charities
• Unique Vehicle Show (July)
• Timber Boat Festival (November)
• Kids Christmas Party (December)
• Carols by Candlelight (December)
• Christmas Lights Boat parade (December)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR BOAT OWNER MEMBERS

• A complimentary birthday voucher for food and beverages to be used in Salt Cove Brasserie and Garden Bar - personally sent out to all Boat Owner Members in the mail
• Use of 15 club moorings in the beautiful Pittwater and Hawkesbury waterways
• 12 month calendar of boating and social activities
• Complimentary casual berthing for non-marina residents – 1 night per month = 12 nights per annum (unfortunately these free nights can not be accrued. All subject to availability and must be booked in advance with Marina Manager or Dockmaster.
• Salt Pan Tender  run service (added service fee)
• Discount on fuel
• Full voting rights plus voting for special resolutions
• Exclusive parking in our secure boat members’ car park
• Access to boat ramp for launching trailer boats and small vessels
• On-site Club Services  such as shipwright and engineering, marine electronics and electrics, brokerage and boat detailing
• Complimentary use of a boat work pontoon one day a month (subject to availability)
• Catering for food and drinks can be arranged and delivered to your boat
• LPG gas bottle refills, ice and bait available seven days a week
• Weekend delivery of newspapers
• Marina webcam – members can log in to view the marina

MEMBERSHIP FEES - FROM 1 MAY 2019 

Boat Owner Member or General Member

• $500.00 Initial Joining Fee
• $620.00 Membership Fee (Annual) 

Associate Member

• $55.00 Membership Fee (Annual)
• (Must be spouse or dependant student child, 18yrs of age and over, of a Boat Owner/General or Social Member)

Social Member

• $180.00 Membership Fee (Annual)

Intermediate Member 18yrs - 29yrs (incl)

• $110.00 Membership Fee

Reciprocal Member

• (Open to R.A.C.A Members and Members of other RMYC Clubs who do not own a registered boat.)

Junior Members 8yrs to 18yrs

• $45.00 Annual Membership Fee

Senior Membership

• To qualify for Senior Membership - A formula is utilised - RMYC membership = 10 years continuous membership of the Club plus (+) your current age = is greater than 85 years.

CLICK HERE  to download a Membership Nomination Form for the RMYC

VOTING RIGHTS AS PER MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

• All members (other than Reciprocal, Honorary, Temporary & Provisional members) are eligible to vote on the Ordinary Resolutions.
• All members (other than Reciprocal, Honorary, Temporary & Provisional members) are eligible to vote on the Election of Directors.
• Only Life Members and financial Registered Boat Owner & General Members are eligible to vote on Special Resolutions.
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Boating Divisions

There are 7 Divisions of the Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay.

• Broken Bay Game Fishing Club
• Cruiser Division
• Mini Mariners Division
• Sail Cruising Division
• Sailing Division
• Timber Boat Division
• Top Hat Sailing Division

They offer a vast array of social, racing and navigational activites. For more information, please visit their individual pages.

• Game Fishing
• Mini Mariners
• Sail Cruising
• Timber Boat
• Top Hat Sailing

The Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay, offers a world-class marina facility with permanent and casual berths available. The Club provides secure safe parking for boat owner members and access to a range of services from fuel sales, on board catering and slipway facilities for vessels up to 100 tonnes. The Club boasts  256 fixed berths of all sizes,  38 swing moorings, 17 Club moorings and a  300mtr floating break-wall of 11 casual visitor berths.     CLICK HERE f or all the Marina Tours.

FUEL WHARF LOCATIONS

• Fuel is available on the western arm of the marina on the break-wall and adjoining the southern end of the carpark.
• All three fuel types are available from the southern end of the carpark (inside fuel wharf)
• Note: Only diesel is available on the (outside fuel wharf) western arm. 

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TENDER SERVICE

The rmyc offers a tender service to over 49 club moorings. the rmyc tender service operates between the following hours:.

We also have dinghies that are available for after-hours use for members.

LPG GAS, OIL, BAIT AND ICE

Bottled gas, crushed or block ice as well as bait are all available at the Royal Motor Yacht Club. Please ask the marina attendant for service and also availability of oil.

PUMP OUT FACILITY

The Royal Motor Yacht Club provides a pump out facility to both members and visitors of the Club. The facility is free to members of the Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay and with any fuel purchase. A pump out without a fuel service is at a cost of $20.00 for non-members.

LAUNDRY FACILITIES

The Cub provides laundry facilities to our Marina Residents, including those with Casual Berths and Moorings. These facilities include: Washing machines & dryers which all located on the ground level of the Club.

DINGHY STORAGE

Dinghy storage is available at the Club. It is for members only & is on a per month basis. Please enquire at the Marina Office about availability.

The Royal Motor Yacht Club’s boat ramp is located at the southern end of the driveway and is available to boat owner members of the Royal Motor Yacht Club. 

The Club does have a slipway on site, which is run through one of the Clubs on site services  Newport Marine Services.  For bookings or more information, contact Newport Marine Services on  9997 7702.

For the convenience of members and casual visitors, the Club has numerous trolleys available to assist in the transfer of your belongings from your vessel to your vehicles and vice versa. 

The Royal Motor Yacht Club provides a well-equipped security system consisting of around the clock CCTV surveillance and Security Guards between sunset & sunrise. The security guard can be contacted after hours on  0450 711 411

TOILETS & SHOWERS

These facilities are accessible 24 hours a day for the use of Club members and marina guests. The main bathrooms with the showers are located at the lower level of the Club for your convenience.

Casual & Permanent berthing is available at the Club. Casual berthing is available for both members and guests, but bookings are essential. For availability and pricing of casual berthing at the Club please speak to our Marina Manager Alasdair Wells. Permanent Berthing does have a waitlist based upon the size of the vessel. For more information contact Alasdair Wells on 0418 423 897 or email  [email protected]  

Casual & Permanent mooring is also available at the Club. For more information of availability and pricing contact Alasdair Wells on 0418 423 897 or email  [email protected]  

WORK PONTOON

The Royal Motor Yacht Club has a work pontoon available to members with one night free per month. For more information on Membership, please phone Marina office on: 9997 5511.

HEATED SWIMMING POOL

The Club has a swimming pool located on the ground level, just outside of the restaurant. Use of the pool is for members & their guests of the Club; however some exclusion does apply for casual berths & moorings. The pool is open between the hours of sunrise and sunset 7 days a week, with routine maintenance taking place occasionally mid-week. The pool is heated to 27 degrees all year round & is supervised in the summer months.

WIFI SERVICES

The Club has a Wi-Fi service which is available to members for free, as well as people on casual moorings or berths. For more information, please see Reception.

Please Note: The Wi-Fi service reach is dependent on the vessel location.

CLUB MOORINGS

In addition to the Moorings located on site at the Royal Motor Yacht Club, the Club provides it’s Boat Owner Members with access to 17 Club moorings located in the beautiful Pittwater & Hawkesbury waterways. These are for Club Boat Owner Members only. Please see Reception for maps & more information. (There are also Club moorings at America Bay, Refuge Bay, Coasters Retreat and Patonga (Brisk Bay).

CLUB BURGEE

Club Burgees are available from RMYC Reception. The Burgees are small and large, depending on size of your vessel. The Club Burgee advises other boaters on the water what Club you represent. 

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 Salt Cove on Pittwater

The Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay is the perfect waterfront venue to celebrate a special occasion for lunch 7 days and dinner Wednesday to Sunday or breakfast Saturday & Sundays from 8am.

Enjoy the beautiful food whilst overlooking Sydney's magnificent Pittwater. Whether it’s a family gathering, a party booking or corporate event, our menu options are superbly prepared by our renowned head chef Richard Thomas.

Royal Motor Yacht Club has so many areas to enjoy your dining experience as well as the Restaurant, including the Lounge Bar Terrace, Water View Terrace, Compass Terrace or out by the pool. There are very few places like RMYC offering such a wide selection of seating options. From intimate small parties up to large groups and corporate events.

The Club has an excellent wine cellar with its selection of local and international vintages sure to please you.  Bookings advised on 02 9997 5511.

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On behalf of all the team at Royal Motor Yacht Club, we would like to warmly congratulate you on your upcoming Wedding!

  The Perfect Water Front Wedding Venue

Royal Motor Yacht Club provides a natural backdrop catering for the dream Wedding you’ve always wanted. We have the picture perfect waterfront Wedding venue on the Northern Beaches of Sydney specialising in memorable, romantic Wedding ceremonies and receptions. Elegant indoor and outdoor Wedding spaces offering the finest cuisine, wines and service for your family and friends to enjoy.

Royal Motor Yacht Club welcomes everyone and offers an all-inclusive  Wedding package . We have Wedding reception packages for cocktails, luncheons and dinner parties to suit your celebrations. To make your selection easier, our expert culinary team are on hand to help with arrangements to plan the perfect reception for your Wedding.

Ensure that your special day is one to remember.  Contact our Wedding and Functions  Co-ordinator for information on our great wedding packages on (02) 9998 5509 or email  [email protected]

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Royal Motor Yacht Club

Since 1926 the Royal Motor Yacht Club has been operating on the shores of Pittwater. The gateway to Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River, arguably one of the most beautiful boating waterways in the world.

Serving its members and the greater boating community, The Royal Motor Yacht Club has built an enviable reputation as one of Australia's premier boating clubs.

A spirit of kinship and camaraderie has always been evident at our Club and continues to evolve. We welcome not only those who own a boat but also those who just want to socialise and enjoy the Club's atmosphere. All members enjoy the restaurant, bars and heated pool which complements an international class marina facility catering to all sizes of watercraft. With a 100 tonne slipway and a variety of marine trade services on site most boating services are catered for at the Club.

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The Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay, is ideally situated on the beautiful waters of Pittwater and is widely recognised as one of Australia’s premier Yacht Clubs. Since its inception back in the 1920’s the Club has undergone many changes, once a small semi-rural establishment that has transformed into a modern facility catering for a diverse community of cruising, sailing, racing, fishing and social events and activities.

A spirit of kinship and camaraderie has always been evident at our club and continues to evolve. We welcome not only those who own a boat but also those who just want to socialise and enjoy the Club’s atmosphere.

All members enjoy the restaurant, bars and heated pool which complements an international class marina facility catering to all sizes of watercraft. With a 100 tonne slipway and a variety of marine trade services on site most boating services are catered for at the Club.

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• Electricity – 3 Phase available
• Electricity at Berths
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• Gold Anchor Accreditation
• Marina trolleys
• Sewage Pump Out
• Superyacht Berthing (>26m)
• Video Surveillance
• Water at Berths
• Wifi / internet access

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Pittwater Regatta 2023

Seawind & corsair pittwater regatta information 2023.

We are excited to invite all Seawind and Corsair boat owners and their crew, to the famous Seawind and now Corsair regatta in Pittwater !

Join the Seawind and Corsair fraternity for a weekend of social racing, great food and live entertainment in and around Pittwater, finishing at host Royal Motor Yacht Club. We hope you can enjoy us for this fantastic event.

Below is an outline of events:

Friday 6th October -

3pm - Welcome Race 1 starting and finishing at the Basin.

6pm - Sundowners on the beach at the Basin. BYO BBQ ashore in this beautiful spot.

Saturday 7th October 

10am - Race 2 starting at the Basin and finishing near Towlers bay.

Lunch - Raft up in Towlers Bay, go for a swim, catch up with others.

2.30pm - Race 3 Starting new Towlers Bay and Finishing near the RMYC.

6.30pm - Sit down dinner with live entertainment at RMYC. Prize given ceremony and special competitions for best dressed crew and lucky door.

Sunday 8th October

Breakfast available from the club. Sail home.

This is always a great weekend and we welcome the new owners to join us as well as the regular friendly faces. Details will be available soon for dinner tickers, however please register you boat interest now so we can book in space.

Boat Registration  | $99 per boat

Dinner at Royal Motor Yacht Club | $75 per person

Click here for online entry.

For questions around entry please contact Tara on 02 9810 5014

Divisions will be announced closer to the event.

We are delighted to be bring this event back for another year. This regatta is not about the trophy or prizes, its about sailing to a beautiful location, enjoying time with family and friends, learning something from sailing your boats against other identical boats and finally belonging to a group of people who share the common dream of adventure at sea.

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Team Multihull Central. 

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Royal motor yacht club.

The Royal Motor Yacht Club, Broken Bay, with its beautiful setting on Sydney’s magnificent Pittwater is widely recognised as one of Australia’s premier yacht clubs. Since its inception back in the 1920’s, the club has undergone many changes. With the passage of time, there has been the inevitable transition from a small, semi-rural establishment for a tight-knit group of dedicated “boaties”, to the current modern facility catering for a diverse community of cruising, sailing, racing, fishing and social members that is the Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay today.

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is situated on Green Point on the pristine body of water called Pittwater, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. The Club offers members and their guests one of the finest facilities in Australia; with a state-of-the-art floating marina, a modern boatyard and 50-tonne travel lift, two hardstand areas, on-site marine services, 24 hour fuel, tender service, gymnasium, multi-level secure parking, fine dining restaurant, casual waterfront bistro and first-class function facilities that have made it an international talking point.

The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club takes has an ongoing commitment to providing the best facilities and conditions for its members and their guests and, a warm and friendly welcome to National and International visitors.

Exploring Pittwater

What most people seem to refer to as Pittwater is only a fraction of some expansive and breathtaking waterways, which also include the Hawkesbury River and Brisbane Waters. These three arms lead into Broken Bay which comprises the broad entrance from the Tasman Sea, marked by Box Head to the north and Barrenjoey Heads to the south.

Geographically, Broken Bay is a tide-dominated, drowned valley which flows openly into the Tasman Sea. Sailing up the approximately 16 nautical miles from Sydney Heads, one of the first sights you glimpse of Broken Bay is Lion island: an eight-hectare nature reserve only accessible to a colony of fairy penguins. From some viewpoints it resembles a Sphinx, thus the name.

North of it you can see Pearl Beach’s lush, but swelly shores and Umina’s shallow sandbanks, which could easily trap the unfamiliar sailor at night.

To the north, Broken Bay is framed by the beautiful Bouddi National Park, including its only deep anchorage, Iron Ladder Beach, right between Box Head and Little Box Head. We tucked in here a few times for some snorkelling and lunch while waiting for the high tide to go back through the Ettalong Channel. However, safe and comfortable overnighting here would need calmer conditions than what we have ever experienced.

To the south, Broken Bay is framed by the prominent Barrenjoey Lighthouse, 91 metres above water levels. Sydney’s most northern point also marks the entrance to Pittwater.

Coasters Retreat

There is great protection for all but south easterlies and strong south westerlies. Amongst the 100 club moorings in winter there are always plenty available. But here comes the ‘but’: in summer it is one crammed armada of yachts as many sailing visitors understand this is just the tip of the iceberg of numerous stunning bays in the area.

Towlers Bay

Between Towlers Bay and Coasters Retreat there is a quaint, not commonly visited beach. There are no moorings, but good anchoring for up to five boats on a sandy bottom. Great in winter months, Portuguese Beach offers protection from westerlies and sunshine the minute the hot sphere emerges on the horizon.

Most of the Towlers Bay is relatively deep but it drops off suddenly towards the beach, which greeted us welcomingly in the morning: sparkling sand, plenty of rock platforms, water trees with improvised rope-swings and a lagoon and grass lands to keep the kids’ entertained for hours.

Beyond Morning Bay

The south western arm of this haven, Morning Bay, has plenty of room for anchoring too but stay equally alert of the depth as it shallows rapidly towards the head.

A small creek enters here. Exploring it on your dinghy at high tide, you might be surprised how far you can venture into the dense rainforest. Coming from the north, this is Pittwater’s last protected anchorages not filled with permanently moored vessels.

The whole east shore of Pittwater is also fitted with permanent moorings, houses, some beaches and the occasional ferry wharfs. As a basic rule here, consider that if the water was deep enough, there would be permanent moorings.

Overall, Pittwater has ample 4G mobile coverage, plus convenient marinas, fuel, water and pump-out facilities, such as at the Royal Motor Yacht Club where members can also enjoy the heated pool, a 100-ton slipway and a variety of marine trade services on site.

The Hawkesbury

The Hawkesbury River and its associated main tributary the Nepean River, virtually encircle the metropolitan region of Sydney, travelling for almost 120 kilometres to its mouth at Broken Bay, about 15 kilometres from the Tasman Sea.

The first two beaches to the south are affected by Tasman Sea swell, but beautiful day-time stops. The large sandy beach at Flint and Steel invites a picnic lunch, or the steep 40 minutes track to West Head, where daring fitness enthusiasts are rewarded with 360 degree views.

Hungry Beach, a little further west, features dramatic cliffs. In numerous caves middens of discarded shellfish mounds tell stories of a time when the indigenous people took shelter here.

Just west, Little Pittwater is a rugged bay with difficult access to the shore due to a rocky shoreline. However, it is more protected for a potential overnight stay. A great spot to watch the world go by, its size limits it to more or less two boats. In all three beaches, a bottom of mud and sand allows good anchoring.

Patonga and Little Patonga Beach

While you pass the above-mentioned, to your north you will notice the sleepy little fishing village of Patonga. Usually this large beachy bay is prone to sea swell and strong tidal movements. Stay out of the ferries’ way and off the north east, which shoals to a constant shallow depth from a surprisingly long way out.

Just west lies Little Patonga, a slightly more protected bay, especially when tucked up under the eastern headland. There is a NSW Sport and Recreation camp on the ground, which can be somewhat protective of the beach. It gets busy here with fickle winds, strong tides, ferry traffic and an elaborate buoyage system outside of which it gets very shallow.

Your main reason to explore is most likely the Hawkesbury River Marina at Brooklyn with cafes and a pub within arm’s reach. It is also a convenient spot for tacking on fuel and picking up guests.

America’s and Refuge Bay

Jumping back south, most people chuck a left once the large, popular and protected Refuge and America’s Bay appear on their port side. Always-present crowds are all there is not to like about these two connected bays, scattered with close to a hundred private, club and courtesy moorings.

Refuge Bay features a small beach with a fresh waterfall, which tops any luxury outdoor shower. Like all surrounding bays, they can only be accessed via boat or serious bush-hiking; paradise-factor integral.

Less busy and just a few minutes further, still on your port side, you will notice Hallett and Little Hallett’s Beach. The former has a handful of public moorings and a nice, medium-sized beach.

In all but strong NE it gives reasonable protection. In fact, most nights we spent here were so still that the main noise interrupting the night was the mooring buoy banging against our hull. Little Hallett has a smaller beach and a waterfall.

Right opposite you will find three little bays, with a few scattered public moorings each. With a rainforest rock backdrop towards the west, they can get shady quite early in the afternoon but are the spot to be for a sunny breakfast and early morning swim.

Jerusalem Bay and surroundings

Sailing on with the sun you will see another handful of small, secluded beaches on either side, most offering a few courtesy moorings. If they are busy, there is no more space for anchoring.

To the north, you start heading into Jerusalem Bay, unless you pick up a mooring at the tiny, protected inlet of Little Jerusalem Bay. One fine winter day we picked up the last of the three moorings in Jerusalem’s well-protected Pinto Bay, which ends in a marshland surrounded by pristine, quiet bushland, like most places in these plentiful, lush, sheltered creeks.

In summer it is close to impossible to get a mooring here as most are permanently busy with not one, but up to six motorboats rafting up. Even on days featuring several metres of swell near the heads, you will barely see a ripple here. Older kids and fun-loving adults swing of a rope hung off a tree, younger kids explore the safe bay in dinghies and kayaks.

If you were to get stuck in this inlet’s safety and serenity until you run out of provisions, Cottage Point is just a few bays away.

Cottage Point

Spend your time deep into the creek and it will feel like in the Jungle Book itself: caves, waterholes, lyrebirds, pristine forests and skinny dips included.

Conveniently located opposite Cottage Point, Looking Glass Bay offers protected deepwater anchoring space for up to four boats within arm’s reach to the amenities of Cottage Point, including water, fuel and pump-out facilities. In addition to the kiosk there is also the Cottage Point Inn.

The white tablecloth restaurant also has a couple of pontoon spots available for customers. These are great if you do not mind being part of the other guests’ visual entertainment, amongst the busy stream of planes, ferries and private water-taxies.

After our Cottage Point lunch, we landed at dusk in Waratah Bay in Cowan’s Creek. There are between one and four moorings in each of the small, secluded bays along the rocky shoreline. They tend to be empty most of the time.

Between Arwen, Smiths and Cowan Creek, there are too many bays to count. To go into each of them would take up most of this magazine, plus take away the fun of discovering some secrets yourself. In a nutshell: peaceful, beautiful glassy bays surrounded by bush describes the general feel.

A few moorings are sprinkled in most of them. The average depth is at least ten metres and sandy beaches are rare, yet other little gems are spread all over the national park and coastline. Just to set you off on a little treasure hunt, here is some key attractions for some of our favourite creek spots, from east to west.

Castle Lagoon in Cowan’s Creek features a hidden waterfall at the north eastern side of the bay.

At the head of Yeoman’s Bay is a big, shallow sandy area that leads into a long meandering creek easily navigable in your dinghy. If you are into a bit of a bush bash you can follow this creek line up to a beautiful cascading waterfall and swimming hole.

The floating dock at Akuna Bay at the head of Coal and Candle Creek has water and pump-out facilities for marina clients and berths for restaurant visitors.

Smith’s Creek’s seeming remoteness is what makes it most special; as well as the ruin of an old cottage, which rewards the adventurous bush-basher heading east up the cliffs at the entrance of the last bay. The creek at the head of this bay meanders forever and in your dinghy you will feel like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.

Juxtaposing the serene tranquillity of our night in Waratah Bay, the next morning a dinghy ride to Bobbin Head took us right into a busy, bustling Sunday with plenty of kids on the playground. The marina, which includes fuel and maintenance facilities, was in full gear and a steaming, fresh coffee accompanied the enjoyable people-watching moments.

Sourced from Dini Martinez, from www.mysailing.com.au

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Pittwater Model Yacht Club started over 10 years ago and has for the most part sailed in Crystal Bay near the Royal Prince Alfred yacht Club. Over the years the bay become cluttered with moorings and in this new season the club will be sailing from Rowland Reserve at Bayview. The club sails International One Metre radio controlled yachts. There are State, Australian and world championships for these, this year it was in Israel. Scott Berry ( Blowfly Yachts ) is a local manufacturer of these boats and he has exported quite a few to Japan and Bahrein as well as in Australia: his factory is in Mona Vale.

Philip and Colin, members- with Philip's Model Yacht

Radio sailing is a sport for both sexes and all ages from primary schoolkids to septuagenarians and wheelchair sailors: all can compete on even terms. The good thing about radio sailing is that we can still enjoy racing without the physical effort needed for full size boats, important for us older blokes.  It is also a good sport for disabled people: being in a wheelchair is not a disadvantage. 

In summer during daylight saving our club sails on Tuesday evenings with an official start time as above though there are usually members around from half to one hour before. Visitors are especially welcome. We have a break from Christmas until the first Tuesday after the January long weekend.  In Autumn and Winter the start time is made earlier to suit the light. Twilight Series on Start Times are: October to March (Daylight Saving) 5.30 pm, April and September 4.30 pm, May and August 3.30 pm, June and July 3pm We are somewhat diverse group ranging from people still in the workforce to retirees.  All have, or still are, sailors of full size boats. Three of us have sea going cruising yachts and have used them extensively. 

More about the boats

We sail International One Metre Radio controlled yachts. The IOMs, as they are called, are the most popular radio racing yachts in the world and also within Australia. There are state, national and world championships. To race in interclub and championship events the boats must be registered with the national body.

There is a huge variation in hull shapes and the boats very from home built one offs to commercially made boats from a number of different designers. Australian made boats are well thought of, with a number of local and world titles to their credit.

The rules allow wide latitude in the hull shapes: the only limits being overall length (1 metre) and a maximum hull draft of 60mm. The overall draft is limited to 440mm and there is a maximum keel + ballast bulb weight of 2.5kg with an overall minimum weight of 4kg. By contrast the sails for each of the three rigs allowed are controlled by luff, leach and foot measurements plus quarter heights, and there are restrictions on spars. Radio controls are limited to one for sheeting and one for steering.

Most people have at least an A rig (the largest) and a B rig. C rig sailing is not common though the boats are tremendous fun in very strong winds and plane freely downwind.

Getting started

There are various ways of getting started on radio sailing. By far the best is to find your local club and go and see them racing. Most clubs will give you a try with a boat. The clubs and the classes they sail can be found on the Australian Radio Yachting website radiosailing.org.au. If you want to go further, then the best bet is to buy one of the classes sailed locally, preferably a second hand one until you get to know the ropes. Most clubs will help with assistance in making a choice.

If you are interested in our club, please come and see us: we will let you have a try at radio sailing to see how you like it.

Buying a kit boat or a commercial ready made boat from a hobby store is not recommended. There is not a lot of fun in having an “orphan” boat!

Radio sailing uses most of the same skills as full size racing. Using wind shifts, finding pressure, boat to boat tactics, buoy rounding and starting tactics all apply. The hardest part for beginners is to get used to being remote from the boat. When the boat is going away from you it is OK but when it is coming towards you or going at right angles to your field of view it is very easy to turn the wrong way. Most people can get their “head into the boat” after a couple of hours of “thumb time”, though some never have a problem.

We sail on Winnererremy Bay from Rowland Reserve near the boat ramps. The control area varies but is usually near the shelter between the ramps. Entry is from Pittwater Road and launching is from the pontoon. There is pay parking within the reserve or free parking via the next entrance along Pittwater Road going away from Mona Vale. Walking to the venue from the free parking is a couple of minutes.

For More information contact Colin Thorne (secretary) on  [email protected]  or telephone: 0407 590 839

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Welcome to Portland Yacht Club

Portland Yacht Club is Oregon’s oldest yacht club and was founded in 1908 as the Willamette Motor Boat Club, and remains today as the premier club in the greater Portland area.   Located on NE Marine Drive on the banks of the Columbia River, the club offers open moorage for sailboats, boathouses for powerboats, and open docks for both.  The moorage facilities include private fuel dock and pump-out station. Club members have access to the Willow Bar Outstation located 12 miles downstream on Sauvie Island.   The Clubhouse facilities include the outdoor patio, main bar, grand ballroom and adjacent dining room with food and beverage service offered six days a week.  In addition, the club’s frequent activities include a full range of events, many of which are family oriented.

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8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In

FoodfindsAsia.com | 8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In | Filipinos’ history as a maritime people date back to prehistoric times. In fact, the Philippines’ basic sociopolitical unit today, the barangay, traces its etymological origins to the balangay , the ancient outrigger boats that were used by precolonial Filipino communities to explore and conquer islands this side of the Pacific. As a people belonging to a seafaring culture, it’s no wonder that modern Filipinos are taking a retrospective look at their glorious past as Austronesian mariners and are developing a renewed love for the ocean and marinas as present-day yachtsmen.

Today, Philippine marinas look to accommodate more and more yachts and other pleasure watercrafts as the years go by. In 2017, an ASEAN Briefing op-ed piece named the Philippines as a country with high potential in yacht industry growth. The natural beauty of the Philippine islands and its fantastic bays, combined with a growing interest in leisurely sea travel, can explain the spike in yachting activities throughout the country.

Are you part of the demographic that’s become enamored of the yachting lifestyle? Do you want to know where in the country you can berth your watercraft? Leading sailboat and motorboat authority Europa Yachts is happy to enter the conversation, and recommends the following locations for discovering the Philippines through yachting. Here is a short list of clubs and marinas in the country, organized by island region.  

Manila Yacht Club and Marina, Manila, Metro Manila

Established in 1927, the Manila Yacht Club and Marina is one of the oldest yacht clubs in all of Asia, and is nestled in the scenic Manila Bay. It is also near other well-known landmarks in the city, such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the headquarters of the Philippine Navy, and the US Embassy. Facilities in the marina include a launching ramp and a fueling center, and the club itself is host to a restaurant and gorgeous function rooms. The Manila Yacht Club only welcomes visitors who arrive by boat, and it charges an initial security deposit of USD 750 upon arrival. Club membership is mandatory for medium and long-term mooring of boats.

Subic Bay Yacht Club, Zambales

The Subic Bay Yacht Club, which was founded in 1998, upholds itself as the country’s premier yacht club. It operates in the deepest bay in the country, and can host vessels well beyond 50 meters in length. Already benefitting from the innate beauty of the Zambales mountains surrounding it, the club hosts a number of other attractions, including its luxury accommodations, swimming pools, and its own movie theater, bowling alley, and nightclub. Those who venture outside of the club’s premises can also shop for well-priced imported goods at the Subic Freeport Zone, engage in water sports , or sign up for diving excursions.

Punta Fuego Yacht Club, Batangas

Peaceful Punta Fuego is a mecca for those who love the sport of sailing. As per its official website, the Punta Fuego Yacht Club aims to serve “a dynamic and vibrant community of boat enthusiasts and yacht owners.” This it does by playing host to a diverse population of watercrafts, from large catamarans and mono-hull yachts to small boats. Non-members of the club may use the berths for up to 3 weeks, and can refuel at the marina’s fueling station. The yacht club offers other amenities such as locker rooms, shower rooms, Internet facilities, a chart room, and a restaurant called Barracuda Bar, which serves delicious fares. Outside of the yachting crowd, Punta Fuego Yacht Club also caters to those wishing to celebrate weddings, conferences, and corporate events in their opulent quarters.

Puerto Galera Yacht Club, Oriental Mindoro

Further south, yachtsmen may moor at the Puerto Galera Yacht Club in Oriental Mindoro, an island location that’s home to tourist attractions like the Sabang Wreck dive site, lively beachfront resorts, and the Malasimbo Music Festival. Puerto Galera Yacht Club has been in operation for almost thirty years and lends services such as refueling provisions and yacht repairs from its marina. Boat owners also enjoy optimal convenience if mooring here, as they can also shop for spare parts in the nearby Batangas port.

Busuanga Yacht Club, Puerta del Sol Bay Marina, Palawan

Beautiful Palawan is a bucket-list destination for many, especially those who dream of cruising its crystalline waters. Accommodating the yachting community in this island province is the Busuanga Yacht Club, which promises secure mooring amidst breathtaking white-sand beaches. Here, each vessel will benefit from a typhoon-safe harbor, easy refueling, and direct access to transportation hubs like the New Busuanga Airport. Adjoining this marina is the Puerta del Sol Bay Resort, which offers luxurious accommodations to visitors. When not atop the deck of a boat, travelers can also explore the lagoons and freshwater lakes of Coron, go shipwreck diving, or relax in the hot springs of Maquinit.

Iloilo Sailing Club, Arevelo, Iloilo City, Iloilo

Iloilo Province is home to some of the country’s most beautiful old-world architecture, a flourishing ecotourism industry, and delectably fresh seafood cuisine. What will round off an unforgettable visit to Iloilo, however, is an excursion to the Iloilo Sailing Club on a leisure watercraft. The club accepts visitors and encourages membership in the case of medium and long-stay mooring. It also hosts a number of amenities and activities, including a dinghy storage, a beach bar and restaurant, and classes for those who want to learn about sailing. In recent months, the Iloilo Sailing Club has also been a convenient meet-up point for big maritime events, such as the Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta and the Seafarers’ Job Fair.

Cebu Yacht Club, Mactan Island, Cebu

The historic Mactan Island in Cebu was the site of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines. Now known as a commercial hub that hosts a prolific furniture and musical instruments industries, Mactan is also the location of the Cebu Yacht Club, an institution that is beloved by the locals. Aside from being an ideal spot to restock on much-needed fuel and supplies, the Cebu Yacht Club is also a trusted club to commission for boat repairs. There’s a good vibe in this club for everybody, as it sports both luxury accommodations and a waterfront strip of restaurants that laid-back diners can frequent. MINDANAO

Holiday Oceanview Marina, Samal Island, Davao del Norte

The Holiday Oceanview Marina is a major attraction of Samal Island in Davao del Norte Province, one that welcomes Filipino and foreign yachtsmen alike to moor within its premises. The space is quite roomy, in fact, with 56 berths that can fit vessels up to 15 meters in length. The club also has a boat ramp that can accommodate boats up to 18 meters in length. The well-guarded and weather-safe marina is a gateway to some of Mindanao’s finest attractions, such as the Pearl Farm, Hagimit Falls, and Giant Clam Sanctuary.  

There’s no better way to discover the Philippines from end to end than getting onboard a seaworthy vessel and going on a long cruise, with stops in some of the most beautiful places in the country. Find a safe harbor in any of these major clubs and marinas, and participate in the renaissance of sailing in the Philippines.

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