Membership
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron, a little over an hour's drive from Melbourne on the shores of Port Phillip, welcomes those who wish to enjoy the beauty of our southern waters and ideal conditions for sailing, whether racing or cruising.
Originally very much a holiday club, Blairgowrie now has a strong membership among Penninsula residents. In recent years many yacht clubs have struggled to maintain members. But Blairgowrie, through strong promotion and flexible fee structures, has shown good membership growth during the last three years. There are currently about 1,500 members.
Family participation is encouraged in the club, and new members are always made welcome. The club’ junior sail training programs are recognised as among the best in Australia.
Facilities for off the beach boats, keelboats, racing catamarans and trailable yachts are excellent. The Safe Boat Harbour includes a slipway and overhead gantry.
Blairgowrie has a very active boating program which caters to a broad spectrum of interests. The club has earned an outstanding reputation for its professional conduct of State, National and World Sailing Championships
We also have a busy social program with 'after race socials', regular evening functions and dances, gas barbeques for members use, and a casual family barbeque each Friday evening during summer in addition to Saturday night barbeques once a month during winter.
Membership enquiries are always welcome at Blairgowrie. Enquiries can be made either through the club office or direct to any committee member. You will be sent without obligation, a 'New Member's Kit'. There are several categories of membership available with membership fees structured to suit various types of participation in the club’s activities. In the case of family membership one joining fee applies to an entire family. Social membership is also available for those who do not wish to participate in club racing
For information
or an application form, Email: info@bys-aus.com
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