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Sandringham Yacht Club

At Sandringham Yacht Club, unrivaled attention to detail, panoramic bay views, and superb cuisine create the perfect setting for weddings or special celebrations.

Located on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay, the Clubhouse boasts three dynamic, flexible event rooms to suit any need. Whether for work or play, the dedicated event managers can create the perfect setting for any special occasion.

At Sandringham Yacht Club, unrivaled attention to detail, panoramic bay views by the beach, and superb cuisine create the perfect setting for special dinners, lunches, or birthday celebrations.

Situated in the heart of Sandringham Harbour on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay, Sandringham Yacht Club (SYC) is one of Australia’s most progressive and awarded yacht clubs, presenting world-class sporting and event facilities right on the water’s edge.

The 360-berth floating marina, Boating Academy, waterfront support services, stunning clubhouse, and reciprocal rights with yacht clubs worldwide offer Melbourne sailors an incomparable membership opportunity. Whether experienced or new to the sea, SYC welcomes all.

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GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW SANDRINGHAM YACHT CLUB

The stunning new Sandringham Yacht Club, Melbourne, has officially opened its doors in an all-day and evening extravaganza attended by an overwhelming 3000-plus members and their guests last weekend.

Television personality Glenn Ridge hosted the official opening, with members and guests treated to refreshments and entertainment, as they listened to strains of music from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Band.

The RAN played a major role in Sandringham Yacht Club’s (SYC) opening, but it was the Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser who had the honour of declaring the new Sandringham YC open.

Prior to handing over to the Governor, SYC Commodore Philip Burn commented: “This is a most significant day. I feel fortunate to be Commodore at such a time.

Commodore Burn spoke of the Club’s Commodore in Chief, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who accepted the position on a second visit to the Club in 1980.

“We were first honoured by a visit from the then Duke of Edinburgh in 1956 when the Club hosted the Finn sailing event at the 1956 Olympic Games. This week, we received a letter of congratulations from His Royal Highness,” said Burn.

Commodore Burn said the facilities of the Club had been transformed over the last 16 years; the first major milestone being the 1993 construction of a 326-berth marina, a first in Victoria.

“Then in 2002, construction of a marina facility including showers, café and a training room, and an environmentally-friendly boatyard and retail premises were built,” Burn said.

“Who could have known this would be realised 10 years on. The challenges are now before us,” he said, referring to making the Club a viable proposition.

The Commodore went on to thank previous Commodores, Kevin Wood, Geoff Henderson, Phil Coombs and Bruce Eddington, and CEO Richard Hewett, among others who saw this project through to fruition.

SYC member, Ian Whitbread was also thanked for co-ordinating the official opening day.

In declaring the new SYC open, the Governor said: “Commodore Burn’s comments demonstrate the hard work over a long period of time. The views are fantastic and this will be a fantastic facility for the Club, which has a long tradition in sailing, and is a focal point for entertaining and training.

“Sailing is an excellent sport for mental and physical wellbeing and teamwork. Congratulations to the Club and its members on their vision,” he said.

Sandringham YC chaplain, Graeme Disney, officially blessed the new clubhouse. “Today’s theme,” he announced, “is ‘Sailing into the Future’.

“The most important component of the Club is the members and the most important facet is our Junior’s program. Juniors benefit immeasurably through training and learning new skills,” he said.

“This Club was originally nicknamed the ‘Fishing and Fighting Club’, but now it will be known as the ‘Fast and Forward Club’, the Commodore said, before assembled guests joined in singing the Sailor’s Hymn.

Governor de Kretser then declared the sailing season open.

The Parade of Sail was unforgettable. Navy training yacht, Charlotte of Cerberus , along with Club’s Boating Academy’s Beneteau 7.5 One Design keelboats, dinghies, skiffs and yachts saluted officials aboard the MV Mandalay — some cheekily throwing water bombs amidst much laughter, cheering and waving, before heading off to the racecourse.

Captain Sheldon Williams, Commanding Officer of HMAS Cerberus in Melbourne, headed up 61 Navy personnel in attendance. The Navy provided some of the day’s entertainment and demonstrations, including divers in high-speed RIBS, who demonstrated fast-water pickups.

The Navy focus was large, because at the new SYC training facility, into which the former Government injected $437,500. Maritime careers, including training for the Navy, are among the opportunities available.

It was colourful, loud and fun. Each vessel sailed past the Mandalay with officials and guests aboard, waving — and in some cases throwing water bombs — as they sailed by.

For everyone else, it was back to the new Clubhouse to enjoy the continuing celebrations and entertainment. Members and guests were treated to a feast of fresh Tasmanian oysters, seafood paella, fish and chips, and sushi and sashimi, prepared by the Club’s Japanese chefs.

Children were not left out either, jumping castles, the Carlton Clydesdales and face painting was some of the distractions that kept them happy.

Later in the evening, it was on to the aptly named Harbour View Restaurant for a sumptuous dinner and drinks while the Roger Clark Quartet played on.

A member for more than 50 years, Australian yachting legend Lou Abrahams said: “I love the new Club. Its lines curve to fit in with the landscape — and it’s still our Club.”

Now in his eighties and still racing, Abrahams, who has represented the SYC and Australia internationally on numerous occasions and brought home many trophies, added: “Just after I became a member, the Club burned down. Since its rebuild, it hasn’t changed much, just some renovations here and there.”

The Club, which was formed in 1911 and will celebrate its centenary in 2011, features many photos of Abrahams and his famous Challenge yachts. At the top of the Gone with the Wind style sweeping staircase (although more modern in its construction) to the second floor, holding pride of place, is a painting of Abrahams at the wheel of his yacht, reminding members this is still ‘Sandy’.

It is still ‘Sandy’; from the original flagstaff on approach to the Club, the clothing shop, which is back in place next to the new administration offices on the ground floor. A member’s library/meeting room, now located on the second floor, bears a strong resemblance to that older one on the old building’s ground floor, while the Ken King Centre remains in place at the water’s edge leading out to the marina.

The Clubhouse’s floor to ceiling glass walls draw in the uninterrupted views of Port Phillip Bay. Members can now enjoy lunch, dinner, or just drinks and watch racing from the second level.

The second floor also features a variety of rooms, including two restaurants, a huge wraparound deck and numerous other functions rooms; all beautifully decorated

Abrahams commented, too, on how, the “members were pretty worried when discussions came up about demolishing and building a new clubhouse; particularly in regards to the cost and the ongoing financial viability of such an undertaking.

“Fortunately, it was10 years of solid planning by Club management and it’s exceeded everyone’s expectations. The Club has done a great job,” he said.

CEO Richard Hewett said membership had increased and bookings for the various rooms had already exceeded expectations.

Photos: The Governor of victoria, Professor David de Kretser declares the new SYC open; Part of the 3000-plus crowd that gathered for opening day; The Navy band; The new SYC Clubouse

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Situated on the foreshore of port phillip bay, the sandringham yacht club is melbourne’s premier sailing club, presenting world-class sporting and event facilities right on the water’s edge..

Alongside the 356-berth floating marina and boatyard, the modern Clubhouse, encompasses a wide range of facilities including an a-la-carte restaurant, members lounge and members bar, café, meeting rooms, an auditorium, offices, and communications room. It is a sought after venue for weddings and events.

Sitting on the coast, the Club’s HVAC and mechanical systems and equipment are prone to corrosion and regular maintenance is fundamental to ensuring that systems remain functional and last. A.G. Coombs has been delivering HVAC and mechanical maintenance services to SYC for almost 20 years.

The A.G. Coombs team maintains everything from the Clubhouse’s HVAC systems, central energy plant, mechanical switchboards, and specialist kitchen exhausts through to the more straightforward split system air conditioners in the nearby Concessions Building; home to several marine-related retailers.

SYC has implemented wide-ranging environmental initiatives in recent years, including energy-efficient mechanical and air conditioning equipment, low energy lighting, and efficient electrical switching systems as part of the new Clubhouse project, and significant water management and reuse systems and waste management and recycling systems.

Primary air conditioning for the Clubhouse is provided by energy-efficient Mitsubishi VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) system. This system modulates the flow of refrigerant depending upon the heating or cooling requirements of the building. This technology has been optimised by the A.G. Coombs team with the assistance of Mitsubishi experts.

Paul Corfield, Facilities & Operations Manager at SYC

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Members and guests of melbourne's sandringham yacht club can now enjoy one of the finest yacht club facilities in australia.

Sandringham Yacht Club opened its stunning new clubhouse to rapturous applause in July. The new clubhouse stands on the site of the old carpark and is closer to the marina, and to the yacht-racing action on Port Phillip Bay.

Built at a cost of $12.75 million, the new facility replaces the old clubhouse which has stood since 1956. Funding for the project was raised with a combination of a bank loan and from the members who were offered an extension on their marina berth leases, prepayment of locker and hardstand fees, and interest-bearing debentures.

The old clubhouse, built to host the Melbourne Olympic Games, offered 1400m² of usable area whereas the new clubhouse offers 2600m² and will have extra carparking on the site of the old clubhouse.

AUSTRALIA'S FINEST At the opening, the new facility was described by Commodore Philip Burn as "the best boating facility in Australia" and at the risk of sounding biased (as I am a member of Sandringham) I would have to agree.

The new Sandringham facility is not just a clubhouse for members, but a training facility, a function centre and a restaurant open to the public.

While the new building houses a members' bar and members' lounge, it also has an enormous function room, meeting rooms, an auditorium and a restaurant.

The club's function room will be available for bookings from the public and offers food and beverage facilities, state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, a moveable dance floor and stage setup, and stunning views to the south and west.

On its northern side, the club has a huge verandah overlooking the marina and safe harbour. This is open to members with a section adjoining the restaurant for the public.

The auditorium is downstairs and can seat up to 80 people. It is equipped with audio-visual equipment, wireless internet and is big enough to accommodate a fully-rigged sailing skiff.

In the members' lounge is a library stocked with interesting maritime books, comfortable lounge chairs, complementary tea and coffee, and two work stations with internet-enabled computers for members' use. Throughout the clubhouse are trophies, photos and club memorabilia.

FOCUS ON TRAINING According to Commodore Burn, the new facility will have a big focus on training, not only of school kids, but young people looking to embark in a career in the marine industry.

"Certainly, we have school student programs here at Sandringham," said Burn. "In fact, we run about 2000 kids from 25 different schools through here each year. We teach them about boat handling and sailing, but more importantly, we teach them about safety and responsibility on the water," he added.

"However, one of our other big focuses is training young people for a future in the marine industry," said Burn.

Sandringham Yacht Club received $437,500 from the Victorian Government on a dollar-for-dollar basis to build a fully-equipped auditorium which augments its already impressive training facilities.

"We are working with William Angliss TAFE and Holmsglen TAFE to train young people in the marine component of a Resort Management qualification," said Burn. "We also train people who just want to learn to sail as we have introductory and intermediate courses for both kids and adults."

Interestingly, Sandringham Yacht Club is only the second sporting club in the country to achieve Registered Training Organisation (RTO) status, the first being the Western Bulldogs AFL Club.

Burn said that like other yacht clubs, Sandringham must focus on the younger members for the Club to survive: "We have around 2000 members at the moment," he said. "But, although our membership is growing, it's a fact that 55 per cent of our membership is over 50 years of age, so we need to have the younger folk come up through the ranks to lower the average age."

Sandringham's CEO, Richard Hewett, says the club employs 29 full-time staff plus up to 40 casuals in the main facility. Ten staff are employed in the sailing academy, there are 45 staff in on-site businesses and around 20 contractors.

For more information, go to www.SYC.com.au .

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Our Club Marine SYC Boating Academy (SYCBA) is an accredited Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre. We offer a wide variety of on-water and theory learn to sail and training courses onsite at Sandringham Yacht Club. Since it’s opening in 2002 SYCBA has continued to be a leading ‘Learn to Sail’ centre. We’re proud to say that SYCBA is currently the number one Discover Sailing Centre for Keelboat Courses in Australia. Also, SYCBA is the second largest Discover Sailing Centre.

We offer a range of courses covering learn to sail, power boating, navigation, radio and engine care. Regardless of your age or ability, there is a course to suit everyone. If you are unsure of where to start, come and chat to our friendly team in the SYC boating office.

Our team of dedicated and passionate instructors will support you to reach your full potential as you learn to sail, navigate or drive powerboats. We also have a variety of pathways to help you become involved in the club however you choose to.

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Tackers is a fun, games-based learn to sail program designed for kids aged 7 to 12. Your kids don’t need to have any sailing experience and they don’t have to be a member of a Club to participate. To make learning to sail as easy and fun as possible we provide all the equipment needed including the boats.

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OutThere Sailing is the ideal way to have fun and get active on the water and is all about h aving fun while experiencing sailing and s ocialising with friends and making new ones.

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Sailing a dinghy is fun and exhilarating and this learn to sail program has been developed to provide a safe introduction. If your goal is to take confident control of your own small boat, this is the place to start.

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An introduction to the basics of sailing on a small keel boat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory. We aim to help you gain all the skills you need to go on to become an active keelboat sailor within our club.

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Do you want to learn to drive a small powerboat?  Would you like to man a rescue boat to support your local Sailing Club?  These programs will provide you with the necessary skills for the safe use of small powerboats, including the equipment to be carried, knowledge of seamanship, navigation and weather.

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Radios are an important means of attracting attention in an emergency or helping someone else who is in trouble.  The potential to save lives is the most important reason for fitting marine radios however they must be used properly and responsibly.

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In our Introduction to Bareboat Cruising Course no previous experience is required, we assume nothing and hit the ground running. You will be drawing lines on charts well within an hour starting the course.

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This course teaches you how your engine works, how to keep it healthy by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how to get it started again in the event of a breakdown.

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All of our instructors hold First Aid, Marine Radio Certificate , Powerboat Handling Certificate and Working with Children Checks. Our team of instructors and assistants are all qualified with Australian Sailing Instructors Certificates. We also train our instructors specifically for the Club Marine SYC Boating Academy courses. All of our instructors are experienced and passionate sailors.

The Club Marine SYC Boating Academy and our instructors adhere to the policy and procedures set by our governing body; Australian Sailing.

Why Discover Sailing at Sandringham?

Our boating academy is amongst the top 10 of all Discover Sailing Centre in Australia, with SYCBA the largest Centre in Victoria.

SYCBA is currently top 5 for Tackers and OutThere courses and top 10 for Keelboat courses in Australia.

Our club has some of the best facilities for sailing in Melbourne.  

Due to our location and facilities, sailing is run more often at Sandringham than at other bayside clubs.

Sail training boats are stored and rigged just metres from your class room.

Dinghy beginners training takes place in the shelter of SYC’s harbour to give you extra support.

We have a dedicated Off The Beach building with a classroom, change rooms, registration room and equipment storage facilities.

With more than 3,000 members and established sailing pathways, Sandringham Yacht Club is THE perfect place to learn and continue to sail.