How to start sailing?

Most sailing members own a boat or a Windsurfer. RS Aeros, Windsurfers,  and Foiling Moths are single handed craft and Tasars and National Es 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?

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

Can you teach my kids to sail?

Balmoral Water Sports Center 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 Sailing 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 Thursday afternoons, Saturday and Sunday mornings, from September through to May with qualified coaches.

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. Email Karen  volunteers@balmoralsc.com.au

How do I join?

We welcome new members. Our constitution and application form requires a Proposer, this is not meant to be an impediment to joining. There is no joining fee and application process is easy. If you don't already know a Proposer talk to a class captain. 

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 Center operates from our club house. They run a range  of sailing courses from beginner to advanced.

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 Sports Center operate from our club house and hire catamarans, dinghy’s, standup paddle boards, kayaks and windsurfers 

Can I race with you?

Any non member that races with us can register for a freeTemporary SailPass membership before sailing with us. (choose the free sailpass option at the end of the registration process which is free of charge).

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 are welcome to join at a cost of $20 per race day (up to 3 times in a season). If you decide to become a member, we’ll credit those visitor fees towards your full membership.

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. 

Can I store my kayak/paddle board in the clubhouse

We can store kayaks and standup paddle boards at the club in 4th level racks. The cost is $1220 pa.