GEGRAPHE BAY YACHT CLUB
Geographe Bay
Western Australia
COVID 19
Important Notice to Members
Dear Member
Members and visitors are requested to follow the advice and direction of Australian Health Authorities to minimise your exposure to Coronavirus (COVID 19).
The following measures are being introduced to minimise exposure to Coronavirus (COVID 19).
* The Friday night meal and bar is temporarily suspended until further notice.
* The Saturday sailing program and sail training programs are also temporarily suspended until further notice.
This member health and safety notice will be reviewed pending further advice and recommendations and or direction from Australian Health Authorities.
GBYC Committee
Welcome to Geographe Bay Yacht Club
Situated in Busselton in the south west of Western Australia, the Geographe Bay Yacht Club overlooks the vast expanse of sheltered water from which the club takes it's name.
It commands a superlative vantage point on the long stretch of sand for which Geographe Bay is renowned, and is only a short distance from the town centre. From the modern Clubhouse, you can take in the whole bay from Capel to Cape Naturaliste, including the famous 1.8 km Busselton Jetty.
Geographe Bay is an ideal body of water for sailing and has been the focal point of sailing in the South West for over 50 years, hosting large numbers of boats in regular club events and various State and National Titles.
In addition, Geographe Bay Race Week is held during the month of February and has boasted entries of up to 120 boats.
To view the complete 2020 photo gallery, please click here.
Sail Training at GBYC - suspended until further notice
Training Course
Tackers 1 - Having Fun
20 hours
Sat 1st Feb to Sat 21st Mar 2020
This course aims to provide children aged between 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing.
Training Course
Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
20 hours
Sat 1st Feb to Sat 21st Mar 2020
Overview
This course is designed for children aged between 7-12 who have completed Tackers 1.
What's coming up at the Club ?
Course
WA - Safety Boat Operator Course
Sat May 2nd 2020
Overview
This course is designed for participants who wish to support their Sailing Club as a support boat for either racing or learn to sail courses. It is also a prerequisite for becoming a Sailing Coach.
Course
WA - Powerboat Handling Course
Sat 1st Aug 2020
Overview
This one day course is designed to improve your boat handling skills, especially in confined areas such as marinas and in swell and waves. You will learn more about engines and types of crafts and practice navigation techniques on a passage.