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Townsville Yacht Club

The Townsville Yacht Club (Townsville Motor Boat & Yacht Club Limited) has come to it’s present entity by a circuitous route.

The Club has it’s genesis in the 1950’s in a now demolished shop beside the Metropole Hotel in Palmer Street as a dinghy and fixed keel sailing club. Members’ boats were moored on swing moorings in Ross Creek in front of the Metropole; the rails which served a careening ramp are still there.

In 1979 the Club amalgamated with six, water sport oriented, Clubs and moved to premises on the Strand. In 1984 the new entity went into liquidation and the sailing fraternity were without a home. The Townsville Motor Boat Club had a lease of the land where the Club is presently situated at the edge of the CBD in Plume Street and used pole moorings in front of the site; the TMBC took pity on the sailors and invited them to join with them and from this meeting was formed the Townsville Motor Boat & Yacht Club Limited.

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1 Plume St, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4772 1192

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.townsvilleyachtclub.com.au

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Dinghy Sailing - One Of the Oldest Townsville Sports

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The Townsville Sailing Club is one of the oldest clubs in Townsville and one of the oldest sailing clubs in Queensland. The Club’s present location on The Strand is the latest in a long line of dinghy sailing venues going back over a century.

The first settlers in Townsville established the town in 1864 yet as soon as 1895 there was sufficient interest to establish the Townsville Sailing Club.

The Brisbane Courier newspaper on 22nd October 1895 reported, “October 21. At a meeting held at Picnic Bay yesterday at which there was a large attendance, it was decided to form a sailing club to be called the “Townsville Sailing Club.” A letter was read from the Queensland Yacht Club” (now the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron), “inviting as many Townsville boats as might be desirous of competing in any of the events at the senior club’s regatta.”

In the 120 years of history of the Townsville Sailing Club since that meeting, dinghy sailing has gone through a century of changes to design, construction and speed to the to the high speed skiffs and catamarans we have today. One can only imagine what the “gentlemen” in Picnic Bay in 1895 would make of these modern designs and materials as they rocket across Cleveland Bay. Many of these features are a direct development from the recent America’s Cup which competition coincidently commenced about the same time as Townsville was being founded.

Also in that history, the Townsville Sailing Club has had more than its fair share of Australian and world champions. From humble beginnings learning to sail in the Club’s junior fleet, many have gone on career paths that have led them to sail not just in professional competition but also in careers as coaches of national sailing teams in other countries.

Many have graduated from the Australian Maritime College in Launceston and gone on to international careers in the merchant and Australian Navies.

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Townsville Morning Sailing Charter & Yacht Club Lunch & Drink

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  • Hour Glass Duration: 2 hours
  • Clock Departure time: 10am
  • User Minimum age: 2+
  • Users Maximum travellers: 6

Please arrive at Townsville Yacht Club at 10 am. The departure time cannot be held. The boat leaves at 10 am sharp.

Private Charter

Boat cruise and yacht club, meal and drink package.

Includes lunch at the Townsville Yacht Club  and drink

$125 Per Person or Hire the whole Boat only $699 for up to 6 person

(6 person max)

Welcome on Board with your family or Friends, children are welcome on board, we run a family business this is our home.

Take in breathtaking views of Townsville, and Cleveland Bay that you would otherwise miss on land on this morning sail around viewing Townsville. Unlike many sailing tours, you don’t have to battle large crowds, as this one operates with a maximum of just six guests, making for a relaxing and scenic start to the day.

About Your Sail

  • Make your own way to Townsville Yacht Club for 10 am sharp, please do not be late the boat will leave at 10am sharp.
  • A qualified skipper and deckhand take you on your two-hour morning sailing cruise. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.
  • After setting sail, we head out left or right of Townsville, where you have unbeatable views of Townsville, and Cleveland Bay. See beautiful scenery that you can’t enjoy from land.
  • Return to Townsville Yacht club at approximately 12pm.
  • Please bring your own food and drink

Package Inclusions

  • 1 drink onboard boat beer or sparkling wine
  • 1 meal and drink per person at the Townsville Yacht Club ( Special Menu)
  • Bottled water
  • Trained skipper and deckhand
  • Reef Park Fees
  • Qualified skipper
  • 33-foot Compass Innovator sailing yacht

                                                           

                                                   

Lunch Menu Options

250g Rump Steak, Salad & Chips (GF)

Chicken Snitzel , Chips & Salad

Beer Battered Mackerel, Salad & Chips

Chefs Special for Vegetarian  or Vegan

Served with a glass of Deacon Estate Wine or Tap Beer or Soft Drink

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks (unless specified)

Additional Information

  • Confirmation is sent at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 6 years old
  • Please wear sunscreen, a long sleeve shirt, and a hat. You must wear white-soled shoes, or please remove your shoes.
  • This tour has a maximum of six travellers.

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Townsville Lunchtime Sailing Charter & Yacht Club Meal & Drink

Lunchtime Sail $125 Per person or $699 Private Hire

Includes a meal and a drink at the Townsville Yacht Club

One drink per person onboard the boat charter

Enjoy a beautiful lunchtime sail with family or friends while sailing around beautiful Townsville and Cleveland bay.

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Sunset Sail Townsville

Start your evening with a relaxing sail and grab a drink while watching the sunset against breathtaking views of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Townsville yacht Club offers learn to sail courses. Discover Sailing Courses offer a structured way to learn to sail for people new to the sport.

You can register for a Discover Sailing Course with no prior sailing experience, or you may have already had an opportunity to get out on the water by participating in a Discover Sailing Day or Discover Sailing Experience.

What to expect from your Discover Sailing course:

  • small groups of participants with a similar level of experience
  • a participant pack containing resources to facilitate your development
  • qualified instructors
  • boats and lifejackets provided
  • no special clothing required

24 & 25 AUGUST 2024 DISCOVER SAILING COURSE REGISTRATION (CLICK ON THE BLUE BUTTON TO REGISTER ON BOTH PAGES)

Find out more about Discover Sailing Keelboat Courses

For more information please phone 4772 1192 or email [email protected]  to register your interest.

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