Royal Perth Yacht Club

History

The Royal Perth Yacht Club was founded from early Swan River regatta activity, with origins traced to 1841. It was formally established as the Perth Yacht Club in 1865 and received a Royal Charter in the late 19th century. The club relocated to Crawley in 1953 and was the challenger/owner's club that won the 1983 America's Cup with Australia II, demonstrating a long history of competitive and community sailing involvement. More details can be found on Wikipedia.

Sailing Activities

The club offers a variety of sailing activities, including keelboat sailing with club keelboat courses, spinnaker training, and an Elliott 7 fleet. Dinghy and off-the-beach (OTB) sailing programs are available, such as Tackers for ages 7-12, Youth 'OutThere' for teens, and ILCA/Optimist fleets. Additionally, there are adult learn-to-sail programs, windsports courses including windsurfing and windfoil/wingfoil training, powerboating, structured racing events, and community programs like Sailability for people with disabilities. More information can be found on the club's website.

Moorage Options

The club provides various moorage options at Crawley Marina, which includes 361 wet berths for vessels up to approximately 28 meters, as well as 38 hardstand bays for vessels up to around 10 meters. Additional facilities include tender and kayak racks, shore power, water, and blackwater pump services. The Fremantle Annexe offers 96 fixed wet berths and 23 hardstand bays, along with 24-hour berth access and shore services. More details can be accessed through the Crawley Marina page.

Outstation Facilities

The Fremantle Annexe provides guest and visitor berthing, a dinghy launching ramp, hardstand cranes, and facilities for overnight stays. It also offers access to Fremantle amenities. Further information can be found on the Fremantle Annexe page.

Facilities and Services

The club features a riverside clubhouse with function and event spaces suitable for weddings, conferences, and private events. It also offers waterfront dining, member hospitality, and a 24-hour gym for members. Additional services include marina facilities such as a fuel/refuel jetty, secured parking, and CCTV. More about the facilities can be found on the club's website.

Dining Experience

The club provides waterfront dining and event catering options, including cocktail, plated, and buffet styles for various events. Members receive priority access and member pricing for dining and events. More information is available on the club's dining page.

Social Events

The club hosts a regular member social program that includes live entertainment, family-friendly events, and seasonal lifestyle gatherings. Additionally, social regattas and post-race gatherings are organized in conjunction with the racing calendar. More details can be found on the club's events page.

Entertainment Options

Live entertainment and family-friendly activities are promoted through the club's events program. Member-only functions and waterfront social dining events are also part of the club calendar. Further information can be found on the club's entertainment page.

Events Programme

The club maintains a comprehensive on-water calendar that includes seasonal racing events such as the Night Series, Vaikobi Sunday Summer Series, and various regattas. Racing is governed by the Club Red Book, with registration available through TopYacht. More details can be accessed on the events page.

Membership Options

The Royal Perth Yacht Club offers approximately ten membership categories, including Full, Social, Junior, and Crew memberships, along with an introductory SailPass option. Memberships can be paid monthly, with social membership available for under AUD $50 per month. More information regarding membership options can be found on the club's membership page.

Access Policy

The club has operational access controls, including accreditation requirements for the use of post cranes and visitor booking procedures at the Fremantle Annexe. The club also supports Sailability WA to provide sailing opportunities for people with disabilities. More information is available on Wikipedia.

Seasonal Operations

The club conducts seasonal racing and programs, with typical sailing seasons running from October to April for summer series and April to October for winter series. The Fremantle Annexe is actively used for ocean-side visits, with historical significance related to America's Cup activities. More details can be found on the events page.

Member Resources

Members have access to various resources, including boating office support, race registration through TopYacht, and boating forms available on the club's website. More information can be found on the contact page.