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Located at the Eastern end of beautiful Balmoral Beach, Balmoral Sailing Club is an inclusive, friendly club for sailors and volunteers of all ages.

Our Junior Sailing Program using Open Skiffs, Lasers and RS Aeros runs Saturday mornings 8:30am to 12:00 noon, from September through to May with qualified coaches. Parents help rig and on the water.

We sail eight other classes of boats catering to a range of budgets. Tasars, International Es and Mirrors are our two handed boats. Single handed craft include Scow and Foiling Moths and Contenders and Balmoral SC has the largest fleets of RS Aeros and Windsurfers in Australia. We can arrange for test sails on these craft.

Our class captains can advise on buying a boat and help new members. There are affordable second hand craft available for many of our classes. Membership rates for members under 30’s are discounted.

Twilight casual racing is on Thursdays 5 to 7pm during daylight sailing and Windsurfers and Aeros sail on various days during the week.

There is a BBQ and drinks on Saturday after racing in our renovated club house, overlooking the water where we hold educational and social events over the season. Racking for 90 boats/windsurfers is provided under the club house.

We welcome sailors of all abilities and ages to stay active and enjoy the spectacular waters off Balmoral Beach. Call or text Nick 0412008485 or come to the club on Saturday from 11 to 12.30 when we are rigging or from 3.30 after our races.

If you are new to sailing book a lesson with the sailing school which also hires Hobicats, paddle boards and windsurfers ph 0431 113 188.

Our aim is to:

provide social and sailing facilities for members
promote and advance the sport of sailing
foster the pleasure of sailing generally

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Start Sailing?

Most sailing members own a boat or a Windsurfer. RS Aeros, Windsurfers, Scow and Foiling Moths are single handed craft and Tasars and International E’s are two handed. Each class can help you buy a boat and we usually have racks available to keep the boat at Balmoral.

Under 30 Members?

Under 30 members are charged half the over 30’s member and racking rates.

Can You Teach my Kids to Sail?

Balmoral Water Sport operates from our club house. They offer the Tackers Program a fun, supportive pathway into sailing for kids aged 7+. Starting with Tackers for beginners and progressing to our Junior Program for confident young sailors keen to build skills and join in club racing.

The Junior Sailing Program using Open Skiffs, Lasers and RS Aeros runs Saturday mornings 8:30am to 12:00 noon, from September through to May with qualified coaches. Parents help rig and on the water.

I Don’t Sail, Can I Still Become a Member?

The club is run entirely by volunteers. Our race days are managed by our highly appreciated race management volunteers. Interested in volunteering? Come out on the water with the race management team. volunteers@balmoralsc.com.au

How Do I Join?

We welcome new members. Our constitution and application form requires a nominator and seconder, but this is not meant to be an impendiment to joining. There is no joining fee and application process is easy. If you dont already a nominator/seconder at the club talk to a class captain or our membership contact person.

Sailing Season

We race from September to April on Saturdays. Twilight casual racing is on Thursdays 5 to 7pm during daylight sailing and Windsurfers and Aeros sail on various days during the week and through Winter.

I Have Sailed a Dinghy Before, Can You Teach Me to Race?

Each class at Balmoral is supportive of new members starting to race. We can help buy a boat and guide you through the best ways to sail the boat. Mentoring is available.

Can You Teach Me to Sail?

Balmoral Water Sports operates from our club house. They run a range of sailing courses from beginner to advanced https://www.balmoralwatersportscenter.com.au/book-online

Can I hire a Boat or Windsurfer?

If you are interested in joining the club, we have a club RS Aero and club Windsurfers that can be taken out for a test sail. You need to have previous dinghy or windsurfer experience. An experienced sailor will show you how to rig and come out with you on the water.

Balmoral Water Sport operate from our club house and hire catamarans, dinghy’s, standup paddle boards, kayaks and windsurfers https://www.balmoralwatersportscenter.com.au/

Can I Race With You?

Any non member that races with us can register for a free Temporary SailPass membership before sailing with us. Please read the information provided in the link and fill in your details. (are we still using this facility?)

We welcome visitors. If you would like to race with us, bring your boat to the club. Ideally, let the Class Captain know ahead of time who can let you know about start time, the prerace briefing and trailer parking.

Windsurfers charge $20 a raceday (limit 3) or a half season entry $290

There is no charge for visitors to join the other fleets. However, after three races as a visitor, we invite you to become a member.