Southport Yacht Club

Sailing at Southport Yacht Club

From junior sailing and inshore racing to offshore adventures and national championships, Southport Yacht Club offers sailing opportunities for every level of experience. Based on the Gold Coast, our active sailing community brings together sailors across a wide range of fleets and divisions.

Everything you need

Sailing Resources

Sailing Calendar Sailing Results Sailing Noticeboard Special Events
Find your fleet

Explore Our Sailing Divisions

Choose a division to find out more about racing, fleets and sailing opportunities.

Offshore sailing at Southport Yacht Club

Offshore Division

Offshore yacht racing, coastal passages and bluewater competition.

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Inshore sailing at Southport Yacht Club

Inshore Division

Keelboat racing and competition on the Gold Coast Broadwater.

Explore Inshore ↗
Twilight sailing at Southport Yacht Club

Thursday Twilight

Enjoy racing on the water in the late afternoon and evening.

Explore Twilight ↗
Dinghy sailing at Southport Yacht Club

Off the Beach Dinghies

Small-boat racing, dinghy fleets and on-water competition.

Explore Dinghies ↗
Catamaran sailing at Southport Yacht Club

Off the Beach Cats

Fast-paced catamaran racing and fleet sailing.

Explore Catamarans ↗
Etchells sailing at Southport Yacht Club

Etchells

One-design keelboat racing and competitive fleet sailing.

Explore Etchells ↗
On the racing calendar

Signature Sailing Events

Explore some of the Club's major yacht races and regattas.

Sail Paradise Regatta

The Yacht Sales Co. Sail Paradise

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Gold Coast to Mackay Yacht Race

Gold Coast to Mackay Yacht Race

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Coral Sea Pointscore Series

Coral Sea Pointscore Series

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Get in touch

Hollywell Sailing Office

For sailing enquiries, race information and division details, contact our team at 1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell.

Phone: 07 5537 7030
Email: racing.admin@sycgc.com.au

Before you head out

Marine Weather & Safety

Check the latest conditions before heading onto the water. The Bureau of Meteorology recommends five vital weather safety checks when planning a boating trip.

Five Vital Weather Safety Checks

  • Current warnings for your boating area
  • Weather conditions affecting safe navigation and comfort
  • Wind conditions
  • Wave conditions
  • Tide times
Bureau of Meteorology marine forecasts ↗How to use the five safety checks ↗Gold Coast waters forecast ↗Moreton Bay and Gold Coast wind and wave maps ↗Runaway Bay tide predictions ↗
Club governance

Sailing Committee & Division Representatives

Commodore: Justin Sinnamon

Vice Commodore Sail (Chair of Sailing Committee): Wayne Kirby

Junior Commodore: Stirling Kelly

Junior Vice Commodore: Lyla Greenwood

OD — Offshore Division: Barry Berg

TT — Thursday Twilight Division: Mark Sanders

ID — Inshore Division: Joe Kelly

OTBD — Off the Beach Dinghy Division: Stuart Waters

OTBC — Off the Beach Catamaran Division: Wayne Greenwood

For further information, email racing.admin@sycgc.com.au.