Club Boat Hire

As a valued service to our members, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club offers a selection of club-owned sailing boats for hire at no cost. Our fleet includes Optimists, Pacers, and ILCA Dinghies (Lasers), which are part of our Discover Sailing and Learn to Sail programs. When not in use for training, these boats are available for members to enjoy on the water.

Booking Details

Club boats can be hired during:

• Club training and support sessions
• RGYC racing sessions
• Sailing Office hours (Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm)
• Outside of these hours when accompanied by a support vessel on the water

To hire a boat, you must be a financial member of RGYC, and the boat must remain under your control at all times. Non-members must obtain a SailPass for the day of the hire.

How to Book

• Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance through the RGYC Bookings page here.
• Log in using your Australian Sailing details and select the boat you wish to hire.
• Fill in the required details and click “Confirm booking.”
• You’ll receive a confirmation email from the Sailing Office, and our team will help you coordinate access to the boat.

Please note that bookings are subject to availability, and RGYC Sailing Academy activities have priority. The Sailing Office reserves the right to decline bookings based on safety considerations or other scheduled uses.

For questions about the hiring process, contact the Sailing Office at (03) 5229 3705.