Docklands Yacht Club (DYC) is a community sailing club based in Victoria Harbour, Docklands.
The club provides access to sailing for our members, but also holds Community Sailing Days when casual non-member visitors who would like to come sailing in our club boats or even learn to sail (if new to sailing) are welcome. We hold these Community Sailing Days usually on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month (check our 2025 calendar page for exact dates, closures or special events).
Club memberships are available for Senior, Youth (13 - 18), Junior (under 13) and Interstate Memberships.
Current costs are:
Adult - $200 (aged 19+)
Youth - $100 (aged 13 to 18)
Junior - $50 (aged under 13)
Interstate Membership (non Victorian members) $150
To become a NEW member, or to RENEW your membership, download and fill out the 2025 DYC Membership Form (see below). Please bring your signed form to DYC when you next visit, or make a PDF scanned copy of it and email it to our club email account docklandsyachtclub@gmail.com. The membership fee can be paid either by bank transfer (using the details provided on the form) or by credit/debit card when you next visit DYC. If paying by bank transfer, please send us a copy of your receipt and the member(s) name(s) it relates to.
Boats are free to use for club members (included in your annual membership fee). As part of becoming a member, members agree to act as volunteers and participate in Community Sailing Days and Working Bees.
Casual sailors can hire a boat on the day which also provides them with day membership of the Club, insurance for water-based activities through the Yachting Australia insurance scheme, use of a boat, basic instruction and life jackets. Should you chose to become a member of DYC, any day membership (boat hire fees) that you have paid in the year you take out full membership will be deducted from your mebership fee.
The club has an established fleet of Hansa class boats.
Docklands Yacht Club runs regular 'Come Try Racing' days to encourage our sailors to take the next step into competiton. These are friendly, stress-free days where instruction and practical programs are offered to help sailors take the first steps into racing. DYC members are also active in regattas sailed at other clubs and State and National Championships. We also run a Short Course racing season throughout Summer.
In cooperation with Dragon Boats Victoria and the Melbourne Outrigger Canoe Club, DYC has moved into new facilities as part of the Community Boating Hub. This is centrally located centrally within the Victoria Harbour development and brings the club closer to the Docklands community.
Where possible, the club will look to seek funds for training for members to serve as volunteers - powerboat handling, first aid, coach & instructor training, event organisation, race management and other relevant training. So let us know what interest within the sport and recreation of sailing you would like to develop.
It’s an exciting time to be a part of Docklands Yacht Club. We look forward to seeing you on the water or dockside during the coming season.