Off Beach Sailing
It's fun and safe!
The Whitsunday Sailing Club has one of the best protected sailing areas on the Queensland coast with easy access from the rigging and storage facilities to the club's dinghy harbour and launching area.
On most Sundays, races are held at the club under Yachting Australia (YA) rules www.yachtingaustralia.org.au, starting at 2.00pm.
In addition to this, we hold two off-beach regattas each year: the Easter Regatta in April and Spring Regatta in September.
Qualified instructors and competent crews are on the water to ensure all sailors can go out in a safe environment with confidence.
Great Off-Beach Facilities
The club's facilities are ideal for regattas, club racing and social off-beach sailing. They include:
- Off beach boat rigging for up to 100 dinghies
- Camping facilities available for regatta sailors and their families
- Off beach club house with bar and BBQ facilities
- Launching basin for sheltered boat launching and retrieval
Super Sabot Sailing!
The Whitsunday Sailing Club was very proud to host the 2008 Sabot Nationals.
Running from December 27, 2008 to January 4, 2009, the club catered for about 100 boats, sailors and their families and friends with a fantastic time had by everyone.
The 2008 Sabot Nationals also included the 45th Australian Sabot Championships and Sabot Week 2008.
Learn to sail
The Whitsunday Sailing Club is experiencing continued growth, boosted by the sail training program, particularly in the junior division.
You can learn to sail on Sunday mornings at 9am with private and group lessons available, as well as school holiday programs.
The club's training vessels - including new X3 training dinghies - are regularly on the water training novices of all ages - from 8 to 80 years old - as well as upgrading the skills of advanced sailors.
Visiting sailors are always welcome to join in the club's racing program and enjoy the hospitality and facilities of the club.
Boats available for charter
Club boats are available for charter as follows.
Four x 12 week semesters
Corsairs $200 for 12 weeks
Tasar $200 for 12 weeks
Lasers $160 for 12 weeks
Sabots $140 for 12 weeks
Introductory casual hire available on application.
An Ideal Venue for Regattas
With ample rigging space for up to 100 boats and easy launching from a sheltered beach, the Whitsunday Sailing Club is an ideal location for off-beach regattas. In 2010 we played host to both the Australian Tasar National Championships and the Australian National Corsair Championships. We have also hosted a number of state titles in recent years.
If you are looking for a venue to host an off-beach regatta, then look no further. We welcome off-beach sailors with warm hospitality, (usually) terrific weather and a cold beer at the end of the day (for sailors in senior classes).
To find out more about hosting a regatta at our club, please phone or email us using the contacts on our contact page.
Off Beach Contacts
Rear Commodore: Roger Stewart 0433 370752
