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Yacht Clubs in Victoria

Clubs Listed : 62

Albert Park Yacht Club —- Visited: 174 Times

South Melbourne

Listing id: 10965

Our History Albert Park Yacht Club is the oldest continuing inland yacht club in Victoria. We’ve been around since 1871. Albert Park Yacht Club offers a safe and convenient place to sail year round in the heart of the city. Website

Albury Wodonga Yacht Club —- Visited: 96 Times

Listing id: 10966

Located on the border between NSW and Victoria, the club offers great facilities for hosting Regattas from State to National Championships. Coaching and sail training is run throughout the season and is open for all age groups and levels of experience. Website

Angelsea Motor Yacht Club —- Visited: 0 Times

Listing id: 10995

Angelsea Motor Yacht Club is located at Point Roadknight Boatramp, Melba Parade, Angelsea VIC – PH# 0419 296464.

Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron —- Visited: 83 Times

Listing id: 11007

Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron may be reached thru PO Box 45, Black Rock, VIC 3193 – Ph# 03 9589 5156 or email [email protected]. Website

Beaumaris Yacht Club —- Visited: 132 Times

Listing id: 10968

Beaumaris Yacht Club (BYC) was established on the Ricketts Point foreshore in 1950. The club was started by a group of local sailors who were keen to begin their organised sailing in the local area. Website

Bendigo Yacht Club —- Visited: 80 Times

Lake Eppalock

Listing id: 10892

Bendigo Yacht Club is located at 45 Sunset Drive, Lake Eppalock VIC 3551 – Ph# 03 5439 2552 or email at [email protected]. Website

Black Rock Yacht Club —- Visited: 125 Times

Listing id: 10969

Black Rock Yacht Club is located at Half Moon Bay, Black Rock, VIC 3193 – Ph# 03 9598 0570 or email at [email protected]. Website

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron —- Visited: 0 Times

Blairgowrie

Listing id: 10894

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron is located at 2900 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie, VIC 3942 – PH# 03 5988 8453.

Chelsea Yacht Club —- Visited: 97 Times

Listing id: 10971

Chelsea Yacht Club may be reached thru PO Box 4, Chealsea, VIC 3106 – Ph# 03 9772 2854 or email at [email protected]. Website

Colac Yacht Club —- Visited: 53 Times

Listing id: 10902

Colac Yacht Club may be reached thru PO Box 308, Colac, VIC 3250 – Ph# 03 52311180 or email at [email protected]. Website

Cowes Yacht Club —- Visited: 79 Times

Listing id: 10973

The club was established in the late 50’s by a group of local residents interested in developing water sports of all types. The members are both local people and holiday residents from all walks of life. A number of members are second-generation members of the club, having become junior members with their families, and then bringing their own families into the club. Website

Davey’s Bay Yacht Club —- Visited: 87 Times

Listing id: 10905

The club is located off Davey’s Bay Road, Mt. Eliza, Victoria, Australia and is accessed by a short walk along the cliff top. Even on days of very light winds, a sea breeze normally pops up late in the afternoon allowing us to complete a race. Website

Docklands Yacht Club —- Visited: 141 Times

Listing id: 11003

Docklands Yacht Club is situated overlooking Victoria Harbour with sweeping views of the Melbourne City skyline and the fast developing Docklands precinct. Sailing is from the 60 metre pontoon at Shed 2, North Wharf Road, where the club facilities are located. Website

Esperance Bay Yacht Club —- Visited: 68 Times

Listing id: 11020

The Esperance Bay Yacht Club is a dynamic club committed to the enjoyment of sailing and ensuring that the sport of sailing is available to everyone. Website

Flinders Yacht Club —- Visited: 84 Times

Listing id: 11000

On 27 October 2020, 37 people interested in forming a club to ‘foster interest in boating in Flinders’ met in the recreation room of the Flinders Caravan Park and founded the Flinders Yacht Club. Website

Frankston Yacht Club —- Visited: 116 Times

Listing id: 10908

Geelong Trailable Yacht Club —- Visited: 60 Times

North Geelong

Listing id: 10911

Geelong Trailable Yacht Club may be reached thru P.O Box 899, Geelong Victoria 3220 – Ph# 0408 546193 or email at [email protected]. Website

Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club —- Visited: 58 Times

East Gippsland

Listing id: 10975

On the 19th January 1937 24 people attended a meeting convened by John Kingswell Lloyd at the Soldiers Memorial Hall in Bairnsdale with the purpose of forming a motor boat and sailing club. After it was agreed to proceed, Robert Simpson moved that the name of the club be the Gippland Lakes Yacht Club, and Ralph Sinclair Thomson was elected as its President. Website

Hartley TS 18/21 Yacht Club —- Visited: 75 Times

Listing id: 10976

The Hartley TS 18 – 21 Yacht Club is devoted to the Richard Hartley designed TS18 and TS 21 Trailer Sailers. We are also devoted to having a fun and interesting time on and off the water. Website

Hastings Yacht Club —- Visited: 90 Times

Listing id: 11001

Hastings Yacht Club may be reached thru Josie Hamilton – Ph# 0416 003261 or email at [email protected]. Website

Hidden Harbour Motor Yacht Squadron —- Visited: 104 Times

Port Phillip

Listing id: 11008

Hidden Harbour Motor Yacht Squadron is based in Port Phillip (Victoria, Australia). We are an independent boating club with members that come together to enjoy a variety of boat related activities including fishing, cruising, education, or simply “messing around in boats” in a family friendly environmen. Website

Hobsons Bay Yacht Club —- Visited: 111 Times

Williamstown

Listing id: 10917

Visitors to Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club will find our club right in the heart of Williamstown. The club is very close to the shops, entertainment and social life as well as enjoying fantastic views of the city and the West Gate Bridge. Website

Indented Head Yacht Club —- Visited: 58 Times

Listing id: 10977

Our Club welcomes both visitors and new members and looks forward to supplying training and racing to satisfy all junior and senior sailors for the next season. Website

Lake Boga Yacht Club —- Visited: 0 Times

Listing id: 10919

Lake Boga Yacht Club is located at Murray Valley Highway, Lake Boga, VIC 3584 – PH# 03 5037 2747.

Lake Wellington Yacht Club —- Visited: 52 Times

Listing id: 10979

Founded 1961. Home of the Marlay Point Overnight Race. Excellent sailing and accommodation conditions. Suitable venue for championship events. Website

Latrobe Valley Yacht Club —- Visited: 60 Times

Listing id: 10921

The Latrobe Valley Yacht Club is located on the western shore of the Hazelwood Power Station cooling ponds. The Club is surrounded by large grassed areas, picnic and BBQ facilities, aquatic hall, accessible toilets and camping facilities provided by the LaTrobe City Council. Website

Loch Sport Boat Club —- Visited: 48 Times

Listing id: 10980

Loch Sport is located on the southern shore of Lake Victoria. It also has direct access to the Ninety Mile Beach and is surrounded by National and Coastal Parkland. Website

McCrae Yacht Club —- Visited: 79 Times

Listing id: 10981

McCrae Yacht Club is one of the most active and well respected off-the-beach yacht clubs in Victoria, with excellent facilities and a strong and happy membership which include a number of past and present State and National champions. Website

Melbourne Trailable Yacht Club —- Visited: 78 Times

Listing id: 10998

The Melbourne Trailable Yacht Club Inc (formally Western Trailable Yacht Club and before that the Western TS Group) is a family orientated sailing club formed on the 28th of June 1973. Website

Merricks Yacht Club —- Visited: 68 Times

Merricks Beach

Listing id: 10926

Merricks Yacht Club was founded in 1964 as a small yard on the foreshore for the many enthusiastic fishermen and sailors in the holiday township of Merricks Beach. Website

Metung Yacht Racing Club —- Visited: 52 Times

Listing id: 10982

The Metung Yacht Club has been operating for more than 40 years and welcomes all visitors, especially sailors, who come to Metung. – Ph# 03 51562315 / 03 98221968. Website

Mordialloc Motor Yacht Club —- Visited: 113 Times

Listing id: 10932

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. You can see early pictures of the club and activities displayed in the club house today. Website

Mt Martha Yacht Club —- Visited: 98 Times

Listing id: 10984

Mt Martha Yacht Club is an off the beach club. It is situated on the Esplanade Mt Martha with a view and a swimming beach to die for. The Club uses Sparrows for sail training and competes vigorously in the annual inter- galactic!! Website

Newhaven Yacht Squadron Inc. —- Visited: 78 Times

Listing id: 11002

Newhaven Yacht Squadron has over 300 power boats from Runabouts to Cruisers on our register. We organise many regular events for power boaties. These include boat handling & safety, Summer and Winter fishing competitions and cruising in company. Website

Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc. —- Visited: 52 Times

Narre Warren

Listing id: 10985

Noelex Yacht Association of Australia Inc. may be reached thru c/- 22 Harries Court Narre Warren North 3804 Vic – Ph# 03 9796 8269 or email at [email protected]. Website

Parkdale Yacht Club —- Visited: 114 Times

Listing id: 10986

Parkdale Yacht Club is known as the ‘friendliest club on the bay’ and proudly lives up to its name. The sailing and training within the club is of high standards and is available on sundays Sep – April as well as twilight sailing on Thursday nights. Website

Patterson River Motor Boat Club —- Visited: 0 Times

Listing id: 11009

Patterson River Motor Boat Club may be reached thru PO Box 505, Patterson Lakes VIC 3197. Email [email protected]

Point Leo Boat Club —- Visited: 0 Times

Listing id: 11011

Point Leo Boat Club may be reached thru PO Box 393, Shoreham VIC 3916.

Port Albert Yacht Club —- Visited: 0 Times

Port Albert

Listing id: 10935

Port Albert Yacht Club is located at Bay Street, Port Albert, VIC 3971 – PH# 03 5183 2362.

Port Melbourne Yacht Club —- Visited: 104 Times

Port Melbourne

Listing id: 10937

PMYC aims to be a leading club for off-the-beach sailing on Port Phillip Bay, and relies on its members to contribute to the continuing development and operation of the Club. This involvement promotes the friendly culture of the Club and ensures responsiveness to members’ needs. Website

Portland Yacht Club —- Visited: 0 Times

Listing id: 10939

Portland Yacht Club is located at Lee Breakwater Road, Portland VIC 3305 – PH# 03 5523 1899.

Queenscliff Lonsdale Yacht Club —- Visited: 78 Times

Queenscliff

Listing id: 10989

QLYC is a family friendly sailing club. Club members and visitors sail a variety of craft: dinghies, trailer sailers, small and large keelboats, and couta boats. The club has some highly experienced racing sailors, who are enthusiastic and very encouraging to new members. QLYC is affiliated to Yachting Australia and races are conducted according to its rules. Website

Ranelagh Yacht Squadron —- Visited: 61 Times

Listing id: 11005

The Ranelagh Club was established in 1927 as a consequence of the subdivision of the Ranelagh estate. Originally, membership of this club was extremely exclusive one had to be an owner of land within the Ranelagh estate. Website

Rhyll Yacht Club —- Visited: 59 Times

Listing id: 10941

The Rhyll Yacht Club (RYC) has an extensive social program that works hand in hand with the racing calendar. Social events are both in line with racing events and Public Holidays such as New Years, Australia Day and Easter. Website

Rosebud Yacht Club —- Visited: 70 Times

Listing id: 10990

RYC aims to be a family-friendly club for off-the-beach sailing on Port Phillip Bay, and relies on its members to contribute to the continuing development and operation of the Club. Website

Royal Brighton Yacht Club —- Visited: 88 Times

Middle Brighton

Listing id: 10942

Royal Brighton Yacht Club is located at 253 The Esplanade , Middle Brighton VIC 3186 – PH# 03 9592 3092 or email at [email protected]. Website

Royal Geelong Yacht Club —- Visited: 58 Times

Listing id: 10964

The Royal Geelong Yacht Club is recognised as one of Australia’s premier Yacht Clubs and boasts a proud history that stretches 150 years. Website

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron —- Visited: 99 Times

Listing id: 10944

The Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron , with a history of over 120 years, is one of the oldest yacht clubs in Victoria with a long list of historical firsts. Situated at St. Kilda in close proximity to Melbourne central business district, it is regarded as the centre of aquatic events in Victoria. Website

Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club —- Visited: 0 Times

Listing id: 11010

Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club may be reached thru 260 Nelson Place, Williamstown VIC 3016 – PH# 03 9397 5036. Email [email protected]

Royal Yacht Club of Victoria —- Visited: 109 Times

Listing id: 10991

Records show that the Club is undoubtedly Australia’s senior yacht club and as such is steeped in decades of yachting history and tradition. Website

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PMYC is one of the leading clubs for off-the-beach sailing on Port Phillip Bay.  The Club has been operating on the Port Melbourne foreshore since 1889 with its iconic club house replacing one destroyed by fire in 1990.  The Club offers racing, sailing school, boat storage and recreational sailing at the top of the bay with the stunning backdrop of the city skyline and easy access via public transport.

The Club relies on members to contribute to the operation and ongoing development of the Club. Our team of dedicated volunteers manages club races during the racing season. This involvement promotes the friendly culture of the Club and ensures responsiveness to member and volunteer needs. 

New members and volunteers are very welcome.  For membership inquiries or to submit application forms, please email: [email protected] .  For volunteering opportunities, please refer to the Volunteer  page.

For new member information and application forms go to the Forms and Information  page.

The Club Events Room has magnificent views over the bay and is available for hire. For pricing and availability, please see the Events at Port page.

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Introduction

Melbourne is a city renowned for its stunning waterfront views and sailing culture. With so many yacht clubs to choose from, finding the perfect one for you can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you discover the best yacht clubs in Melbourne.

A yacht club is more than just a place to moor your boat; it’s a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for sailing and boating. Yacht clubs offer a range of amenities and services, from boat storage and maintenance to social events and competitions.

The Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS)

Established in 1876, the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) is one of the oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs in Australia. Located in St. Kilda, RMYS boasts stunning views of Port Phillip Bay and offers a range of services and amenities for its members.

One of the unique features of RMYS is its focus on promoting the sport of sailing, with programs and training opportunities available for all ages and skill levels. The club also offers a range of social events throughout the year, including live music performances and gourmet dining experiences.

Members of RMYS have access to a range of facilities, including boat storage and maintenance, a marina, and a chandlery. The club also hosts a number of high-profile sailing events, including the annual Festival of Sails.

If you’re looking for a yacht club that offers a mix of tradition and modern amenities, the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron is definitely worth considering.

The Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC)

Located in the affluent suburb of Brighton, the Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC) has been a hub for sailing and boating enthusiasts since its establishment in 1925. RBYC is renowned for its strong racing culture, and its members have a reputation for being some of the most skilled sailors in Melbourne.

The club’s facilities include a large marina, boat storage and maintenance, a sailing school, and a chandlery. RBYC is also home to a thriving social scene, with regular events such as wine tasting evenings and live music performances.

One of the standout features of RBYC is its focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. The club has implemented a range of initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint, including solar power systems and a commitment to recycling and waste reduction.

If you’re a competitive sailor looking for a club that’s serious about racing, or if you’re passionate about environmental sustainability and want to be part of a community that’s making a difference, the Royal Brighton Yacht Club could be the perfect fit for you.

Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC)

Founded in 1909, the Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) is located in the seaside suburb of Sandringham and offers some of the best sailing conditions in Melbourne. SYC is a family-friendly club that caters to sailors of all ages and skill levels, with a range of training programs and social events on offer.

The club’s facilities include a marina, boat storage and maintenance, a chandlery, and a licensed restaurant and bar. SYC also has an active racing calendar, with events held throughout the year.

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One of the standout features of SYC is its commitment to community engagement and inclusion. The club has established a number of partnerships with local organizations and schools, and its sailing programs are designed to be accessible to all members of the community.

If you’re looking for a club that’s welcoming, family-friendly, and committed to community engagement, the Sandringham Yacht Club is definitely worth checking out.

Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC)

Situated in the heart of Geelong, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) is a vibrant and welcoming club that offers some of the best sailing opportunities on Victoria’s western coast. RGYC has a long history of hosting prestigious sailing events, including the annual Festival of Sails, which attracts competitors from around the world.

The club’s facilities include a marina, boat storage and maintenance, a chandlery, and a licensed restaurant and bar. RGYC is also home to a thriving social scene, with regular events such as trivia nights and live music performances.

One of the unique features of RGYC is its focus on youth development and training. The club offers a range of programs and training opportunities for young sailors, and has a strong record of producing world-class sailors.

If you’re looking for a club that offers excellent sailing conditions, a vibrant social scene, and a commitment to youth development, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club is definitely worth considering.

Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club (HBYC)

Located on the banks of the Yarra River in Williamstown, the Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club (HBYC) has been a popular destination for sailors and boaters since its establishment in 1888. HBYC is a family-friendly club that welcomes sailors of all ages and skill levels, with a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive community.

The club’s facilities include a large marina, boat storage and maintenance, a chandlery, and a licensed restaurant and bar. HBYC is also home to a range of social events, from barbecues and trivia nights to live music performances and wine tastings.

One of the standout features of HBYC is its commitment to accessibility and inclusion. The club has implemented a range of initiatives to ensure that sailing is accessible to people of all abilities, including a partnership with Sailability Victoria to provide sailing opportunities for people with disabilities.

If you’re looking for a club that’s family-friendly, welcoming, and committed to accessibility and inclusion, the Hobson’s Bay Yacht Club is definitely worth checking out.

Whether you’re an experienced sailor or a newcomer to the boating world, Melbourne’s yacht clubs have something to offer everyone. So, without further ado, dive in and explore the top yacht clubs in Melbourne.

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Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC) is proud to be the official host of Sail Melbourne. With a history said to date back to 1875, RBYC is one of the proudest yacht clubs in Victoria. Royal Brighton Yacht Club is one of the largest and most recognised yacht clubs in Australia. Boasting fantastic waters to sail in and of the newest and best floating marinas on the Bay, it is the perfect host for Sail Melbourne. RBYC is honoured and excited to welcome you to Sail Melbourne.

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The Royal Yacht Club Victoria (RYCV) or Royals as it is affectionately known, was initially founded as the Port Phillip Yacht Club in May 1853 and remains to be one of the oldest yacht clubs in Australia. The club is situated in Williamstown, Victoria just 13km away from Melbourne with a stunning view of the city skyline and is steeped in decades of yachting history and tradition. Today RYCV boasts more than 900 members and over 300 yachts on the register making it an ideal club for sailors with all levels of experience. Sailors can enjoy reliable and steady breezes with little or no current, making it a perfect stretch of water for club sailing, or state, national and international regattas.

RYCV run over 200 races for all classes of yacht each year in fleet, team and match racing events. We have a professionally employed race manager as well as a pool of dedicated volunteers who deliver a high quality of race management. There is also an extensive range of on-water assets, with a number of motor launches and several RIBs, allowing us to run multiple courses for split or separate fleets if needed.

Our facilities cater for all types of boats, from racing keelboats to international keelboat and dinghy classes. Two hardstand cranes allow quick and easy launching and retrieval of boats into the water, while the Yard has various lifting technologies that allow larger yachts to be serviced. A substantial hardstand means even the largest of fleets can be accommodated in safety.

With dining facilities and expansive seating areas, the club is a great place to relax both before and after sailing. We can also cater for competitor functions and presentation nights in our friendly clubhouse. As current or prospective member or guest, a warm welcome awaits you.

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Whether in it for camaraderie or a challenge, melbourne yacht club sailors say it’s about the trip, not the destination.

Crossing the Crane Creek bridge in Melbourne, silver and white sticks extending beyond the height of a concrete guardrail are the first hint of what is hidden from view. Tucked into protected dock spaces, 40 boats are concealed despite their slips being a mere 65 feet from six lanes of busy traffic on U.S. 1. If leaving Melbourne’s historic downtown district, any southbound driver might wonder what lies below the height of mast spreaders.

Following World War II, Melbourne Yacht Club re-formed in 1947 as a club for those interested in both power and sail boats. Its four membership categories are designed to attract young members, beginning sailors and people who either own or crew on boats, providing them an affordable venue for social activities on land and water.

Competitive sailing has long been an important component in the club’s history. Following its revival, Motor Boating magazine mentioned its importance in a regional news update.

“The organization hopes to revive interest in boating in Melbourne. Old residents of the area recall more than 100 sailboats of all types which took part in the three-day racing program sponsored by the Melbourne Yacht Club in 1936,” the magazine stated.

On weekdays Angela Lambert is a mild-mannered Brevard school teacher. However, on weekends she handles the foredeck duties on a J-24 one-design boat, maintaining perfect balance while juggling a spinnaker pole. PHOTOS BY ROB DOWNEY

PLENTY OF STORIES Though the club might be considered small in membership, its sailing history and recognitions are remarkable. On a Friday night sitting at the clubhouse bar after a Rum Race you are likely to find any one or more of a cast of characters with stories to make you roar with laughter, cringe in terror or simply reply with, “Wow, you did that?”

Phil Spletter has crewed on a square-rigged ship for two Atlantic crossings.

A significant number have crossed The Pond under sail while performing deliveries, cruising or competing in the Trans-Atlantic Race. Among them is Phil Spletter, a 16-year member, who crossed twice aboard a 249-foot, three-mast, square-rigged ship as a crew member. He said those trips were his most memorable sailing experiences, with the second trip made in spring 2020.

While sailing is the most common interest among members, not to be overlooked are social benefits. Activities bring sailors together on land or at anchor. An example is the rafting party, when boating families agree on a rendezvous location and tie side to side in a long line, sometimes for a weekend of dining and conversation. Barbecue grills clamped to stern pulpit rails turn out all manner of feasts much of each day and evening.

Because racing is a significant interest, sailors were fortunate to count Dick Tillman as a member for decades until his passing in October 2020. His career included the Olympics, World and North American championships, a Rolex Sailor of the Year honor and authorship of several books. He told of his experience as executive director of the International J/24 Class Association in the 1980s, remembering a time when the Bermuda fleet invited the MYC J/24 fleet to Bermuda to compete in a weeklong event.

“In return, we invited them to come to Melbourne and visit the area and the Space Coast,” he once recalled. “The invitation was well-received with many Bermudians accepting to compete in a weeklong event hosted by MYC and the Eau Gallie Yacht Club.”

MYC Commodore Dave Noble has helmed his trailerable J-24 class boat in many regattas extending between Miami and Annapolis, Maryland.

KEEPS THEM RUNNING While boats provide fun, they are well-known for having sporadic appetites for maintenance and repair. Many MYC owners are willing and able to handle such needs themselves. But on occasions when special tools and expertise seem expedient, fellow member Grant Ball is likely to hear his phone ring.

Beyond the well protected harbor is one of the Indian River Lagoon’s widest deep sections on Florida’s east coast. PHOTO BY JACK BARA

Six miles south of the club, overlooking the Indian River, Ball’s fully equipped machine shop is adjacent to his boyhood home. His relationship with sailing began when his father was offered a 12-foot Optimist Pram that needed complete restoration. It seemed a good project for a father and young son.

“We finished the boat, but then came to realize teaching ourselves to sail just wasn’t going to work out,” Ball explained.

His father heard Melbourne Yacht Club offered lessons to youth sailors in boats just the same as the one they restored. Ball was 14 and soon became confident enough to take his high school girlfriend sailing. Grant and Debra Ball celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July.

From blissfully sailing their tiny pram emerged future careers. Grant Ball eventually earned a 1,600-ton captain’s license while Debra Ball followed with her own 100-ton credentials. Between 1988 and 1999, the couple had positions together as captain and chief stew aboard four charter yachts of both sail and motor, ranging from 100 to 137 feet. Voyages extended from Vancouver Island, Canada, to Turkey and the Mediterranean with several trans-Atlantic crossings completed.

The couple no longer has such transient adventures, having exchanged them for a land-based life operating an all-service marine repair business. He often calls his wife to come from their home next door to assist with projects needing an extra pair of hands.

Sunrise greets about 40 MYC boats, each awaiting its owner and crew for another day on the Indian River.

SAILING LESSONS Like any sport, sailing depends on attracting new people and proper introduction is the first step to creating permanent interest. Fortunately, at most yacht clubs including MYC, there is a desire shared by young and old sailors to give back to the sport they love.

On a windy June morning, sailing students Kelli Leyte and Craig Brown enjoy the spray of cooling water coming off the bow of a 420 dinghy.

Learning to sail for recreational cruising or to race is difficult without guidance, and teaching is an important club function. MYC maintains a fleet of seven 420-class double-handed dinghies and eight Optimist Prams for instructing children and adults. In addition to these club-owned boats for lessons, novice sailors have opportunities to crew on member boats for bi-weekly Rum Races. By arriving around 5 p.m. every other Friday in summer and by noon on Sundays in winter, people can often find an opportunity to join a crew and learn.

Subliminal aspects of learning to sail have subtle benefits that become apparent with progression of ability. Sailing is an athletic skill sport without the usual need for great physical prowess. One can be successful without running or even normal walking ability as proved by the significant role sailing is playing in the Wounded Warrior Project’s recovery program for military veterans.

The challenge of encountering a new environment governed by nature on a platform powered by wind is always faced with some level of intimidation. A person would not be normal if not wondering how it is possible to harness wind to power a sail. Why put oneself at the mercy of uncontrollable forces to employ one of man’s least efficient means of getting from Point A to Point B?

Corey Small, a former collegiate sailor, assists the novice students and serves as the main sheet trimmer on Bullrush.

As President John Kennedy once said, “We do these things not because they are easy but because they are hard.” Therein lies a fundamental purpose in sailing, for to meet difficulty head on and succeed is to feel exhilaration.

Eventually novice proficiency evolves to bring self-gratification for having overcome what had been feared. Sailing builds confidence and with each new success comes further inspiration to add more to the challenge — desiring more wind, learning new control lines to adjust, yearning to go faster. It becomes more than moving a boat through water from place to place.

The mind welcomes a passion to use wind, the simplest element in nature’s toolbox, to power craft nearly as old as mankind with greatest efficiency. Sailors at the Melbourne club, or any venue where sailors gather, describe similar attraction to a combination of factors leading them to water in sailboats.

Grant and Debra Ball traveled halfway around the world during various adventures as professionals on large charter yachts. They continue working in the marine industry with their fully equipped machine shop along the Indian River near Melbourne Yacht Club.

Making it all possible is the club’s board of directors. For Corey Small, teaching new sailors as director of Sailing Education is his prime focus. The thrill first began for Small when he joined the sailing team at the University of South Alabama in 2005.

“Sailing is about being present,” he said. “It forces you to slow down and be aware of your surroundings. It’s as much about the trip as the destination.”

After college, Small taught sailing on Albemarle Sound in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. He bought a Hobie Cat 14 and would sometimes sail his boat the 22-mile round trip to and from work. Now he is employed as a systems engineer, leads a team of certified instructors and is the main sheet trimmer on a member’s Rum Race crew.

YOUNGSTERS WELCOMED Recently minted youth sailors are a welcome asset in assisting more seasoned volunteers by helping with rigging and sailing the 420 dinghies used for instruction. Thomas Schuerger and Jackson Bjorklund are among those and belong to the Space Coast Sailing Team where they participate in regattas on Florida’s east coast. The club also supports winter youth programs of the Space Coast Sailing Foundation in its efforts to begin sailors at young ages.

A student tightens the outhaul in preparation to launch the boat.

MYC education volunteers and employed instructors represent the heart and core of national and worldwide interest in sharing the sailing experience with its dramatically evolving developments of the past few decades. The diversity in sailing has become more evident than ever with development of foiling catamarans and now new, large monohull foiling race boats to be used in America’s Cup competition.

Yet, even with the technology of exotic materials and designs, there remains strong interest and respect for traditional designs. The heritage of wood schooners and sloops continues. Whether hulls be of wood or fiberglass, boat large or small, water fresh or salt, the passion of Melbourne Yacht Club sailors to hoist a sail and see how the wind blows goes on.

Photographer and writer Rob Downey has been working with the Indian River Media Group since 2006. He began his career in Connecticut in 1974 doing photo illustrations for textbooks. When he moved to Florida in 1981, he added advertising agencies, magazines and a variety of corporations to his client list. He is a former mayor of Melbourne Village.

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The Sail Pass is a day pass. It costs only $15 and covers insurance and access to our club. With a Sail Pass, you can use our facilities (change rooms, members bar, etc) and enjoy the life of a boatie!

A Sail Pass is a great way to start if you’ve never been on a boat before and want to give it a crack. Boating is a very weather dependent sport. If you want to come yacht racing with us, we recommend you call the office to see what the Bureau of Meteorology has on the radar before buying your Sail Pass.

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