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Southern Cross Yacht Club

The Southern Cross Yacht Club, on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, offers beautiful views and a range of dining options.

Dine al fresco on the balcony or in the bar lounge or enjoy relaxed fine dining at the Yacht Club restaurant.

The Yacht Club is also home to the MV Southern Cross that departs for chartered tours of the lake, dinner cruises and special events.

• Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters
• Gluten Free Available
• Healthy Food
• Light Meals
• Modern Australian
• Seasonal Local Produce
• Coach Parking
• Family Friendly
• Suitable for Functions
• Lawn / Gardens
• Non Smoking
• Online Orders
• Outdoor Dining Area
• Private Dining Area
• Electric Vehicle Charging Point
• Waterside Dining
• Between $0 and $20
• Between $20 and $30
• Fully licensed

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Sightseeing Cruise

• Government Gardens Cruise
• Lunch and Dinner Cruise
• Special Event Cruise
• Private Charter Cruise
• Yacht Club Restaurant
• Yacht Club Balcony
• Yacht Club Wardroom
• Southern Cross Yacht Club
• Woden Southern Cross Club

Our weekend sightseeing tour is the best way to introduce you to Canberra and her monuments, museums and political battlegrounds. With an informative commentary and experienced crew, it’s a great way to see the sights.

• Duration: 2 Hours

Government House Gardens Cruise

Join us for this unique experience of one of Australia's most iconic locations. Take in the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin as you cruise to the historic Governor General's residence, where you will receive an exclusive tour.

Thursday Dinner Cruise

With fine food, elegance and ambiance, plus the wonderful views of Lake Burley Griffin, our Thursday dinner cruise is the ultimate lake experience.

• Duration: 150 Minutes

Sunday Lunch Cruise

With fine food, elegance and ambiance, and the wonderful views of Lake Burley Griffin, our Sunday lunch cruise is the ultimate lake experience.

• Duration: 3 Hours

Family Sightseeing Cruise - Gift Card

This gift card entitles the bearer to a family Sightseeing cruise for 2 adults and 2 children on the MV Southern Cross.

Lunch or Dinner Cruise for Two - Gift Card

Gift Card for Lunch or Dinner Cruise

Sightseeing Cruise for 2 adults and 2 children with Muffin and Drink - Gift Card

This gift card entitles the bearer to family Sightseeling cruise for 2 adults and 2 children on the MV Southern Cross PLUS a muffin and hot drink/soft drink for all four guests. View more: mvsoutherncross.com.au/lunch-and-dinner-cruises

Sightseeing Cruise for 2 adults followed by a two course meal at the Yacht Club Restaurant - Gift Card

This gift card entitles the bearer to a Sightseeing cruise for 2 adults on the MV Southern Cross, followed by a two course meal at the Yacht Club Restaurant Please visit mvsoutherncross.com.au/sightseeing-cruises for more details

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Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club

Ratings and reviews, food and ambience, location and contact.

Our lunch here was good, as we have come to expect as regular visitors to the restaurant while in Canberra to see an aged relative who enjoys being taken here for lunch. The food is consistently good quality, the service efficient and the atmosphere overlooking... the Lake very pleasant. Prices are restaurant rather than club prices. More

We had lunch at the Yacht Club last week, the 2-course meal for $55 each. The oysters to start were great, and the chicken was very nice as a main. The club offers excellent views over the water and boats, and also has an area... downstairs which offers cheaper fare, fish and chips etc. It's VERY DIFFICULT to park there on a Saturday, be warned! More

Went there for the daughter’s 21 st birthday lunch with about 15 family members services was great meals served in good time .Meals were good everyone was happy with meal quality. Just menu was a little confusing with the naming of some dishes with a... couple of people getting caught out with what the thought they were ordering & what they actually received and a bit of size difference in the meal size depending on what meal you ordered with some meals being huge and other’s rather small but I would definitely eat there again especially now I know a bit more about the menu . More

Hi Roger and Cindy, thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed celebrating your daughter's 21st birthday with us. We look forward to seeing you again 😊

Terribly unorganised. The lunch was set from 12pm to 2pm. They had a bread roll on the table but Entree didn’t arrive until 12.45pm and lunch at 1.45pm. I can’t understand how they could be so unprepared when they knew how many people were coming... and it was the 1 menu for everyone . The seafood platter for entree tasted like frozen seafood and the main was underwhelming too. Won’t be back in a hurry. More

Booking was a big waste of time. We rang up a few times and no one would answer the phone even though it was less than 30 minutes prior to opening time. The answering machine said to make a booking on line which we did.... We received a confirmation email for the booking. When we arrived at the restaurant they didn't have our booking. The young male tried to find a booking but kept on looking at us blankly. We showed him our email confirmation and he was still at a loss. A young female came over and she had no idea either and read our confirmation email stating the booking, date and time, and name. No applogies of course, just directed the young male to take us to a different area of the restaurant. Not a nice way to start an outing, standing around while no one can find your booking even though you have a confirmation email. The view: Seriously, what a joke. The staff, who are all young had every blind totally down in the whole restaurant, even though there was no sun. We sat down at our fully closed blind table and got up and opened the blind. No sun at all. This is how incompetent these people are. They have no common sense and no initiative even to open the blinds half way up, if they feel there is a slight chance of seeing sun. Apart from that, there isn't that much to look at anyway due to the heavy foliage and trees outside. You can see some dead flat lake and grass but when you first walk into the restaurant there is no wow factor as the staff have the blinds fully down, even when there is no sun. The menu: It was pitiful. This particular set menu is awful. And if you don't feel like eating meat for lunch, the only meal you can choose from the main is disgusting for this tme of year. We aren't vegetarians, but sometimes you just want another option for lunch. The drinks: We were asked ONCE for drinks and then never saw another staff member again. Coffee: No, not asked once for that either. Overall: We have given this experience one star because there is no ambience when the blinds are all down as the restaurant is dim, dark and dingy. The food is like poor quality club food with fine dining prices. The service is non existent except they rush to get your order and force you, yes force you to select the dessert PRIOR to you receiving and eating your main course. This says alot about the lack of processes and understanding of what a restaurant is from these people at the Yacht Club. More

Hi Tarakay, I'm sorry for the underwhelming experience you had on your last visit to the Yacht Club. If possible it would be good to discuss this further with you, you can reach me directly on my email [email protected] Kind Regards, Anurag Gautam - General... More

5 adults and 3 children. Meals were served randomly, first came two kids meals, a long wait for the third. Then two entrees….soups and a long wait for the other entrees. Soups were eaten as they would have gone cold. Mains similarly random and we... had to ask for used plates snd glasses to be removed from the table. We waited far too long for kids desserts. First a gelato. Two other kids had to wait. Once again we were asking for used mains plates to be cleared. Twice we had to ask for the other two desserts, one a single scoop of vanilla ice cream the other a single chocolate brownie. They came at least ten minutes apart, perhaps 15. All adults had finished their mains long ago, the kids had finished their mains 40 mons before. There was still dirty plates and glasses on the table ss the last dessert arrived. Staff had no idea what was happening at the table. At least three perhaps four wait staff fussed about but had no idea why things were going the way they were. Cocktails were watered down with too much ice, even a jug of lemonade for the kids was half full of ice as it arrived and within a couple of minutes was mostly water. The food was mediocre, my beef cheek bourguignon was overwhelmed with rosemary. Disappointing meal definitely expensive for a poor experience. Shame really. More

Hi, Thanks for your feedback. We think we know the day you visited and unfortunately we acknowledge we weren’t at our best that day, being extremely busy with some of our most experienced staff away. These days are rare but regrettably they do happen at... More

Went for lunch on a Saturday. Service very slow. Staff pleasant but inexperienced, referred to written notes and could not pronounce many items on the menu. Food was very pedestrian, most of it left on our plate. Gained impression that most of the dishes were... precooked and assembled to order. Salads were limp, presentation basic: handful of salad, a handful of chips and two fatty pieces of what appeared to be frozen fish. Wished we had gone downstairs to Snappers take-away: a quarter of the cost and far higher quality. Alterations to the carpark made parking very difficult: cars circulating around the carpark looking for a space. Can’t see us going back anytime soon. More

Hi Stephen, thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed to hear that your experience with us did not meet our usual high standard. We encourage diners to let us know of any issues with their meals on the day so these can be rectified... More

Food and service was very underwhelming. My husband ordered a seafood basket and the crumbed prawn cutlet was cold in the middle. The battered fish was ok once the batter was removed. The lunch menu is a set two course for $55 - a high... price for very average food. Canberra has excellent alternatives. More

Thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed to hear your meals did not meet our usual high standard. We encourage diners to raise any issues with their meals on the day, allowing us to serve a replacement meal. We do hope you will visit... More

We celebrated a family members milestone birthday and were impressed by the service, food, and atmosphere of this restaurant. The set menu for lunch had many options - you can choose two or three courses. Thr food it of high quality and delicious. The waiting... staff were very attentive and professional. We really enjoyed coming to this restaurant and would recommend it for a special treat or celebration. It is not a place for kids, though. The bistro downstairs, which serves seafood, is a good young family option. More

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that you found the food, service, and atmosphere to be impressive. Your recommendation is much appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon!

We were made to feel very special when celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary at the Yacht Club. We couldn't have asked for better service from the restaurant manager on the night, the food was perfect - my husband thoroughly enjoyed his oysters - and there's... a great choice of wines, including a Sav Blanc from Tassie. A last minute decision to book a table at the Yacht Club resulted in a memorable anniversary dinner. More

Thank you for your lovely review Lea. We are delighted to hear the team was able to help you celebrate, congratulations on your anniversary!

It's marina yatch club where fleet of yatches parking here , there is also shop for yatching equippments, restaurant selling fish and chips and pizza and salad , it's called at courtyard rrstaurant . Tgere is indoor dining with viiew of burley griffin lake and... also outdoor dining. In Sunny day, people take their kids tp sit picnoc on the lawn by the lake. More

Thanks for the review, Jajaval. We hope you visit us by the lake again soon!

A great place for lunch...generous serves of food and a healthy pour for a glass of wine. Standard pub food selections mixed with some fancier dishes, the menus has something for everyone. There is plenty of seating though we always make a reservation just to... be on the safe side. More

Hi Tristan, thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear you have enjoyed dining with us and look forward to your next visit.

We paid $65 for the three course menu. All three courses were absolutely delicious The staff were also very good and it’s a great setting, overlooking the lake. Highly recommend you give this place a go.

Our family group of four enjoyed meeting up over a special dinner at this fine dining restaurant. The food was fabulous ( I had fish) and the service was speedy and attentive. Lovely white tablecloth settings. However we did find it was a bit expensive.... No views as it was night. Luckily it was a special occasion. More

Dear Carole, Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you had a great experience and enjoyed the food. Regarding the price, even with the current inflationary pressures we are trying our best to keep costs reasonable for all of our Members. I believe our... More

Food was excellent and service was just outstanding. A lady called Sonyia served our table. Sonny’s was simply amazing. Explained the menu and brought the food to the table quickly. Always smiling and very friendly. We choose an entree and mains. I had seafood basket... and for entree Duck in a dark sauce. Fish was Dore it was one of the best fish meals I had for a very long time. More

Thank you for your review, Joe. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed great meals and service while dining with us. We hope to see you for a lakeside meal again soon.

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Latest news.

Boom Gate Parking

Parking Update for Sailors - important changes

The Canberra Southern Cross Club has implemented paid parking to reduce unauthorised use of the car park area. We have worked closely with them on planning the change to ensure continued access for sailors.

Here is a summary of how it will work - please read!

Any questions contact the office.

sailing school enrollment

CYC Sailing School Enrolment Open

Enrolments now open! The CYC's very popular family, adult and children's sailing courses plus youth sailing squad places are now available for application. If you are not sure where to start then have a look at our Sailing Pathways page here. Places fill quickly on all our courses! Book online today - Adults/Family & Children Term Time & School Holiday Programs.

Sailability

Sailability at the CYC

The Canberra Yacht Club offers Sailability, an international program to assist people of all-abilities to get into sailing. This is by providing an additional level of support, an established network of volunteers, and resources to assist participants. Equipment is provided to assist those with limited mobility to get into and out of boats, with modified docking areas that are accessible and affordable options to participate. Different types of boats are provided including the Hansa Class that are easy to sail. If you have a disability and wish to experience “Freedom on the Water”, you are especially welcome typically Sunday morning. Find out more and Book Online here.

Buoyed Up with Tackers

Buoyed Up at the Canberra Yacht Club Buoyed Up with Tackers, is an initiative which assists vulnerable children aged 7-12 years to participate in the Junior Sailing program as a way to build confidence, self-esteem and engage in an active lifestyle. The program provides children from disadvantaged backgrounds with a unique fun-based opportunity that will enhance their general life skills and capabilities. Please click here - for a video about Buoyed Up and how you can help this important initiative. The Australian Sports Foundation supports the CYC’s Buoyed Up with tax deductibility for your donation – please click here to find out more .

CYC Boat Shop

The CYC Boat Shop has a comprehensive range for all your sailing requirements. We stock boat fittings, stainless wire, clothing, fiberglass repair kits, nuts & bolts, rope, paint, bags, and much more. We are located downstairs beside the CYC office. Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 4.00pm - Sunday 9.30am to 12.00 noon race days only. For all your boat repair needs or simply because you cant help yourself, come and check out the shop! Phone 6273 4777

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Opening hours.

Our Club Office, Boat Shop and Boat Hire hours all vary. Please check opening times below.

• Monday - Friday
• 9.30am - 4pm
• Sunday Race Days
• 9.30am - Midday

CLUB OFFICE

• Available 7 days
• Outside of hours by appointment

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Snapper & Co at the Canberra Yacht Club has been given a facelift - and then some

Snapper & Co, at the Canberra Yacht Club, is set to become the place to be over summer, with the Canberra favourite reopening with a whole new look.

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The downstairs area of the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club in Yarralumla now features The Deck at Snapper & Co, a new indoor dining space with lake views and à la carte service.

The Container Bar features Capital Brewing Co beers, local wines and spirits, and there's also a gelato bar alongside.

The existing courtyard area was upgraded, now featuring new seating and to one side a covered deck area with a fireplace for year round use - bound to become a popular spot with its lake views and level of comfort.

Ian Mackay, chief executive officer of the Canberra Southern Cross Club, which owns and operates Snapper & Co , says he's excited to see the ambitious redevelopment come to life.

"Snapper & Co. has long been a favourite location to live it up , lakeside," he said.

"Now we're giving locals and visitors to Canberra more ways to enjoy it, with enhanced spaces, a diverse menu, and live music every weekend."

There's an extended menu in The Courtyard, a la carte service in The Deck, alongside the popular seafood and burgers menu to takeaway. There's also a breakfast menu to enjoy from 8am on the weekends in The Deck.

"We're pleased to offer weekend breakfast with the opening of The Deck at Snapper & Co," Mackay said.

"Our breakfast menu caters for all tastes - ranging from a light fruit salad and paleo granola to Belgian waffles and Snapper & Co's big breakfast."

There'll also be live music every Friday night and weekend afternoons.

"In line with our commitment to support local, we're proud to announce we'll be featuring live local music ... over the spring and summer periods," Mackay said.

"We're looking forward to once again being Canberra's favourite lakeside destination ."

• Snapper and Co, open 11am-8pm daily with weekend breakfast available from 8am-11am. Mariner Place, Yarralumla. Visit snapperandco.com.au

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SAILING PATHWAYS

YOUTH SAILING ACADEMY

The Academy provides a range of opportunities for young people to participate in the sport of sailing in Canberra and compete interstate and overseas, while developing leadership qualities, and attaining recognition for their achievements. If you are unsure which class best suits your child, please contact the Sailing School Office for advice or refer to this progression guide.

ADULT COURSES

If you are over 17 years of age, check out our Adult Courses page.

The Canberra Yacht Club provides a range of fun opportunities for young people to participate in the sport of sailing in Canberra through 8 week courses during term 1 and term 4 of the ACT school year. Students progress through the programs and can work towards competing interstate and overseas if they love racing. Students develop leadership qualities and attain recognition for their achievements.

The Canberra Yacht Club Sailing School operates a five level Junior Sailing Program. The levels progress from a basic introduction to sailing, to an introduction to racing to finally a full racing program. The first four levels of this program are taught through the school holiday or term time Youth Sailing programs, the final level is taught as part of either the Optimist Race Squad or the Youth Race Squad.

It is important to note that in all term time classes spaces are limited and positions in Gold, the Optimist Training Program and the Youth Race Squad are by invitation only.

If you are unsure which class best suits your child, please contact the Sailing School Office for advice.

ph. (02) 6273 4777

TERM TIME TACKERS PROGRAMS

7-11 years old.

The CYC's Tackers Programs are designed for school children aged between the ages of 7 to 11 as safe, fun games based learning in specially designed Optimist Dinghies. All Canberra Yacht Club staff are qualified instructors through Australian Sailing. These levels are competence based and the rate at which students move through the material will vary.

Saturdays 9.30–11.30am

Term 1 and Term 4

Participants will learn the basics of sailing, boating safety, and confidence in the boat. The boats are sailed two-up, with sailing games replacing traditional theory.

Tricks and Techniques

Saturdays 12–2pm

Participants will learn to sail single-handed, rig and launch independently as well as skills such as stopping, coming alongside and sailing backwards.

Sailing Fast

Fridays 4-6pm

Focuses on sailing faster through boat and sail trim as well as racing skills and how wind shifts, tide and current affect the boat.

TERM TIME OUTTHERE SAILING PROGRAMS

12-17 years old, beginner sailors.

Saturdays 2:30-5:00pm

The Silver program aims to develop student's sailing skill to a pre-racing level. Participants in this course can be beginners or can be developing and refining skills that they may have learned in a holiday course (level 1). Successful completion of the Silver program will involve the fulfilling of the requirements of Levels 2 and 3 of the learn to sail program. These levels are competence based and as such the rate at which students move through the material will vary. The majority of this program will be sailed in Toppers.

Learning to Race

Fridays 4-6.30pm

This program is designed to get teenaged students to further develop their skills from basic sailing into racing. This program is offered as invitation only. The course works on gaining the basic knowledge about racing and easing into the club racing; the students will be working towards their level 4 in sailing. After they have completed the course they may then go into either the Optimist program or the Youth Racing Squad.

TERM TIME RACE SQUAD PROGRAMS

Optimist training program, green fleet and race squad 7-11 years old.

Sundays 10am – 12.30pm

This program is designed to allow students to develop their sailing skills in the International Optimist dinghy. There are significant restrictions on the size of students who can sail Optimists. As such, these programs are offered as invitation only. The aim of these courses is to enable students to develop their skills so that they can meet the requirements of Levels 3 and 4. The Green Fleet program extends the student’s sailing skill in the Optimist dinghy to a pre-racing level, teaching new skills as well as developing and refining skills. In the Optimist Race Squad students further develop skills relevant to racing including start lines, rules and tactics, wind strategy and racing terminology. Participants are encouraged to sail in the club summer race program on Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon, as well as attending interstate regattas. Participants are responsible for their assigned CYC boat for the duration of the course, or own their own.

YOUTH RACING SQUAD

12 - 17 years old.

Wednesdays 4.30 – 7.30pm

The Youth Racing Squad is for sailors who are competent in racing and are interested in travelling for events and sailing in Club racing on Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon. This program is offered as invitation only. The program is designed to further the sailor’s knowledge of the rules, tactics and strategies of sailing as well as teaching them new boat handling skills that are useful in race situations and sail settings for all conditions. YRS is sailed in allocated CYC Lasers, or participants own their own boats.