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Location
Tin Can Bay Yacht Club (Latitude 25 54.09’S, Longitude 153 00.86’E) is located at Norman Point, Tin Can Bay, on the tidal shores of Snapper Creek in Tin Can Inlet at the southern end of the Great Sandy Strait in Queensland.
Norman Point
Norman Point
Norman Point
Our Vision
To promote, foster and conduct the sport of sailing and boating in general by encouraging the study of seamanship, navigation, safety and pleasure in boating, and to encourage junior participation in the sport by promoting safety on the water, personal development, confidence and team building.
News
2025/26 Membership: Visit the Membership Page for more information and to download the 2025/26 Membership Application Form.
Volunteer Race Officials Required: If anyone is interested in becoming a Race Officer on a regular basis, please Contact Us. We're always on the lookout for new volunteers to help out on club racing and regatta days. It's a lot of fun on our start boat, Doris Noble, watching the racing and officiating on the day. A Recreational Marine Driver's License (RMDL) is beneficial but not essential. All training is provided.
Yachtie Bar & Cafe: For more information visit the Yachtie Bar & Cafe page.
Follow the Yachtie Bar & Cafe Facebook page for the latest news and information.
AS Sail Pass: Not a member of TCBYC but are participating in club sailing activities as a skipper or crew? You need an Australian Sailing Sail Pass. Click HERE for information and to apply.
Non-Smoking Venue: Tin Can Bay Yacht Club is a NON-SMOKING VENUE. This means smoking is prohibited on any part of the TCBYC leasehold, including all areas surrounding the clubhouse, car park, the rigging area, boat ramps, and hardstand. Fines may be imposed for infringements. This state legislation came into effect on 1 September 2016.
Upcoming Events
11 January
Summer Series 3, Races 1 & 2
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm.
11-16 January
FFIA Nationals - Adelaide
23 - 25 Sailing School
Tackers
See adverts in E.news
25 January
Summer Series 3, Races 3 & 4
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm.
8 February
Summer Series 3, Races 5 & 6
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm.
22 February
Summer Series 3, Races 7 & 8
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm.
8 March
Summer Series 4, Races 1 & 2
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm.
22 March
Summer Series 4, Races 3 & 4
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm.
12 April
Summer Series 4, Races 5 & 6
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm.
26 April
Summer Series 4, Races 7 & 8
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm.
2-3 May
Bay to Bay Yacht Race
For more information see the Hervey Bay Sailing Club website.
Affiliated Organisations
Tin Can Bay Yacht Club is affiliated with other community organisations:
Funding Support
Tin Can Bay Yacht Club wishes to acknowledge the funding support of the following state and local government agencies:
Department of Housing & Public Works (Sport & Recreation)
Grant for installation of solar panels
Grant for 2 Quest Sailing Dinghies
Queensland Government
Covid-19 Kick Start Grant
Grant for Dinghy Ramp Renovation
