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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.
Latest News
2023/24 Membership Renewals: The 2023/24 Membership form is now available. The form has been emailed/posted to members current at 30 June 2023. Membership renewals are due for payment by 31 August 2023. Click HERE to visit the Membership Page.
Yachtie Bar & Restaurant: Tin Can Bay Yacht Club Inc. advise that the Yachtie Bar & Restaurant is open on Wednesday to Sunday for lunch, coffee & cake from 10.00 AM to 2.00 PM. The Bar opens at 11.00am and will remain open after lunch on Wednesday to Sunday to 5.00 PM (bar hours vary depending on patronage). Dinner service is on Fridays only until further notice - follow the Yachtie Bar & Restaurant Facebook page for updates.
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.
Affiliated Organisations
Tin Can Bay Yacht Club is affiliated with other community organisations:
Upcoming Events
13 August
Shakedown Sprints
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm. Sausage Sizzle and drinks after racing.
27 August
Summer Series 1, Races 1 & 2
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm. Sausage Sizzle and drinks after racing.
2-3 September
Dragon Boat Regatta
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm. Sausage Sizzle and drinks after racing. For more information, contact CDBC or visit their Facebook page.
10 September
Summer Series 1, Races 3 & 4
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm. Sausage Sizzle and drinks after racing.
24 September
Summer Series 1, Races 5 & 6
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm. Sausage Sizzle and drinks after racing.
8 October
Summer Series 1, Races 7 & 8
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm. Sausage Sizzle and drinks after racing.
21-22 October
Queensland Flying Fifteen Championships
At Sandgate Yacht Club.
5 November
Summer Series 2, Races 1 & 2
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm. Sausage Sizzle and drinks after racing.
19 November
Summer Series 2, Races 3 & 4
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm. Sausage Sizzle and drinks after racing.
3 December
Summer Series 2, Races 5 & 6
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm. Sausage Sizzle and drinks after racing.
17 December
Summer Series 2, Races 7 & 8
Briefing at 12.00. Racing starts 1.00pm. Followed by Christmas Party.
AS Sail Pass: Not a member of TCBYC (or any sailing/yacht club) but are participating in racing activities as a skipper or crew? You need an Australian Sailing Sail Pass. Click HERE for information and to apply.
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
