Royal Perth Yacht Club

What Royal Perth Yacht Club does

Royal Perth Yacht Club is a private, member-owned yacht club founded in 1865 (with origins traced to 1841) and headquartered on the Swan River waterfront in Crawley, Western Australia, with a secondary ocean-side marina at Fremantle opened in 1985. The club is the third oldest in Australia after the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria and the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, holds a Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria granted in 1890, and is patronized by the Governor of Western Australia. It serves boating enthusiasts, competitive sailors, youth and family sailors, corporate organizations, and wedding clients through a diversified portfolio of membership tiers, sailing education, marina services, on-water racing programs, dining venues, and private event hosting.

The club's core products include 12+ membership categories (Full, Full Family, Full U/30, Social, Social Family, Crew, Outport, Reciprocal, Junior, Centreboard, Sail Pass, Corporate) billed on monthly subscriptions, structured learn-to-sail programs across keelboat, dinghy (Tackers/OutThere), windsurfing, windfoil, and wingfoil disciplines accredited by Australian Sailing, and on-water racing series (Saturday Summer Series, Wednesday Winter/Summer Series, Frostbite, Twilight, Night, Retro, teams racing) with 69 keelboats participating in the 2026 Diggers' Cup and 187 registrants in the 2026 Frostbite Series. Marina operations span Crawley Marina (river side), Fremantle Annexe Marina (ocean side), fuel services priced against Mobil Terminal Gate Price, hardstand, and superyacht pens. Hospitality includes the Seafarer Restaurant (opened 2026), Wardroom, Catalina Bar, and event venues accommodating 10 to 1,000 guests. The club employs modern training fleets (Elliott 7s, RS Quests, Fevas, Optimists, Patrik Windsurf equipment) and operates standard third-party platforms for race management (TopYacht), course enrollment (Revolutionise), email marketing (Northstar), and weather (Seabreeze, BoM).

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: recurring membership subscriptions, sailing education course fees ($250-$450 per participant), marina berthing and fuel sales, food and beverage operations, and event venue hire for weddings and corporate functions. Pricing includes corporate membership packages at $11,500 (Full Family) and $9,999 (Social Family), a Capital Improvement Contribution of $20.80/month for Full Members, and a House Support Scheme levy of $197.50 per six-month period. Marketing operates through the club website (rpyc.com.au), Tuesday and Friday email newsletters, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, bi-annual In the Wind Magazine, and event-driven community engagement. The club maintains a multi-tier sponsorship pyramid (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Race & Series) with named commercial partners and has secured Australian Sailing WA Sustainability Award, Clean Marina, and Fish Friendly Marina accreditations. No external investors, parent companies, or subsidiaries are disclosed; governance is by an annually elected General Committee chaired by Commodore Andrew McAullay.

Name

Royal Perth Yacht Club

Legal name

Royal Perth Yacht Club

Website

https://rpyc.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Royal Perth Yacht Club is a private, member-owned yacht club founded in 1865 in Crawley, Western Australia, offering membership subscriptions, sailing education, marina berthing at Crawley and Fremantle, on-water racing programs, dining, and event hosting for boating enthusiasts, corporate clients, and wedding customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Marinas (713930), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE), Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB)

Keywords

• Yacht club services
• Sailing instruction
• Marina berthing
• Recreational boating
• Waterfront event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Crawley-nedlands

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The club generates primary revenue through various membership categories including Full Membership, Full Family Membership, Full U/30 Membership, Social Membership, Social Family Membership, Social Student Membership, Junior Membership, Centreboard Membership, Crew Membership, Outport Membership, and Reciprocal Membership. All offered on monthly payment plans.
2. Sailing Education Programs: Revenue from adult and youth learn-to-sail courses including Keelboat ($450), Dinghy ($395), Tackers kids programs ($320), OutThere teen programs ($320), and windsurfing courses ($250).
3. Marina Services: Berthing services at Crawley Marina (river side) and Fremantle Annexe Marina (ocean side), fuel sales, and hardstand services for boat storage and maintenance.
4. Food and Beverage: Dining services including Wardroom restaurant, Seafarer Restaurant, Catalina Bar with varying opening hours and weekly specials.
5. Event Hosting: Venue hire for weddings (up to 1,000 guests), conferences, private events, school celebrations, and wakes. Full Members receive free venue hire, Social Members pay half price.
6. Corporate Membership: Corporate membership packages including Full Family Corporate ($11,500) providing 1 Full Family membership, 4 Social memberships, meeting room hire, event hire, and magazine advertising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Royal Perth Yacht Club is a private membership-based yacht club providing sailing instruction, marina berthing, competitive racing programs, dining, and waterfront event hosting. Core offerings span accredited learn-to-sail courses for adults, kids, and teens across keelboat, dinghy, windsurfing, windfoiling, and wingfoiling disciplines; marina services at Crawley and Fremantle; keelboat, off-the-beach, and powerboat racing series; and on-site dining plus venue hire for weddings, corporate functions, and private events.

Product overview

Royal Perth Yacht Club offers a comprehensive portfolio of yacht club services built around sailing, marina operations, and hospitality. The club provides sailing instruction across multiple disciplines (keelboat, dinghy/Tackers, windsurfing, wingfoil/windfoil) through accredited Australian Sailing programs, supported by modern training fleets. Marina facilities span both river-side (Crawley) and ocean-side (Fremantle Annexe) locations with fuel services and superyacht berths. On-water programs include keelboat racing series, off-the-beach dinghy sailing, and powerboating events. The hospitality arm features multiple dining venues (Seafarer Restaurant, Wardroom, Catalina Bar) and comprehensive event services for weddings, corporate functions, and private events for groups from 10 to 1,000 guests. The club operates a membership model with 10+ tier categories plus corporate packages, supported by digital platforms for race management (TopYacht) and event registration (Revolutionise).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Learn to Sail - Keelboat Structured keelboat sailing course for adults covering rigging, knot tying, sailing skills, navigation, weather, and race techniques across 5 sailing sessions using Australia's most modern training fleet.
• Adult Learn to Sail - Dinghy Adult dinghy sailing course delivering 20 hours of tuition with full personal insurance via Australian Sailing accreditation.
• Tackers Kids Program Sailing program for children aged 7-12 teaching boat setup, beach launches, sailing around courses, water safety, rules, weather, and knot tying using Optimist training dinghies; includes National Tackers Certificate.
• OutThere Sailing Program Youth sailing program for teens aged 13-17 delivering Australian Sailing Start Sailing Scheme levels one and two with no prior knowledge required; includes National OutThere Sailing Certificate.
• Windsurfing Courses Windsurfing instruction for teens and adults covering practical water skills with nationally recognized Australian Sailing qualifications using Patrik Windsurf E-Ride boards.
• Windfoil Courses Advanced windsurfing progression course teaching foil safety, equipment setup, tow foiling, foiling stance, sustained flight, and windfoil racing techniques, subsidized by the Government of Western Australia.
• Wingfoil Courses Beginner wingfoiling course covering wing handling, wind theory, SUP/windsurfer basics, tow foiling, and progression to wingfoiling for teens 13+ with sailing or surfing background.
• Crawley Marina River-side marina facility at the main Crawley club location offering berths for vessels cruising the Swan River or heading to the ocean.
• Fremantle Annexe Marina Ocean-side marina facility at Fremantle (opened 1985) providing berthing access to open water sailing and cruising from a different marine environment.
• Super Yacht Pens Premium berthing facilities for superyachts at the marina.
• Fuel Services 24/7 fuel jetty at Crawley Marina offering diesel and premium unleaded at competitive prices updated weekly in line with Mobil Terminal Gate Price.
• Hardstand Services Boat storage and maintenance hardstand facilities at the Crawley location.
• Keelboat Racing Programs Multiple racing series including Saturday Summer Series, Wednesday Summer/Winter Series, Frostbite Series, Twilight Sailing, Swan River Retro Series, Night Series, and teams racing.
• Off the Beach Dinghy Sailing Dynamic dinghy sailing for all ages and skill levels including expert coaching, regular Sunday training, and racing fleets in classes such as Hansa, Finn, Tasar, Sabre and ILCA.
• Powerboating Events Power boat community activities including Cruise in Company events, RIB River Adventures, Time Trialling, CPYA Heats, and Seafarer Invitational Time Trial.
• Wedding Services Waterfront wedding venue hosting ceremonies and receptions for 10 to 1,000 guests with panoramic Swan River views, full catering, and event planning services; Full Members receive free venue hire, Social Members pay half price.
• Corporate Functions Corporate event hosting including conferences, board meetings, team building activities, client entertainment, and private functions at the waterfront venue.
• Seafarer Restaurant Casual waterfront dining on the Seafarer Balcony with uninterrupted views across the marina and Swan River, offering themed dining specials throughout the week.
• Wardroom Dining Members' bar and dining area with traditional dress code and welcoming atmosphere for members to socialize.
• Catalina Bar

Quantifiable outcome

• 2011 Perth World Sailing Championships: 1,500+ sailors, 80 nations competed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum, gold, silver, race and series, core and minor.

• CiltechplatinumOthersPlatinum sponsor of Royal Perth Yacht Club with premier partnership status and highest level of brand visibility across club communications and events.
• Club MarineplatinumOthersPlatinum sponsor and insurance partner. Members are encouraged to mention RPYC membership and list RPYC as agent on policies to receive commission back to their member accounts.
• Stage and Studio ProductionsplatinumOthersPlatinum sponsor providing event production services and naming rights for the Stage and Studio Productions Wednesday Winter Series sailing competition.
• AbaxagoldOthersGold sponsor with high-profile brand exposure across key club touchpoints and association with major events.
• Hybrid ICTgoldOthersGold sponsor providing technology services with brand exposure across marketing collateral and digital platforms.
• SCB GroupgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor and Club Gold Sponsor that provided commercial-grade weather blinds for the Seafarer Balcony, enabling year-round outdoor dining experience.
• Copyworld ToshibasilverOthersSilver sponsor with consistent brand presence across club communications and selected events.
• Northsailsrace and seriesOthersRace and Series sponsor providing sailing equipment and branding on race materials for the club's sailing calendar.
• Patrik Windsurfrace and seriesOthersRace and Series sponsor providing windsurf and wingfoil equipment for club training programs. Supporter of windsurfing at RPYC.
• Vaikobirace and seriesOthersRace and Series sponsor providing apparel and gear with branding on race materials and event communications.
• WA Fuel Suppliesrace and seriesOthersRace and Series sponsor and fuel card provider enabling marine refueling services at the fuel jetty.
• 3dropsrace and seriesOthersRace and Series sponsor providing beverages with engagement opportunities at presentations and club events.
• Bay Marinerace and seriesOthersRace and Series sponsor providing marine services and products with strong association to on-water activity.
• Limeburners & Giniversityrace and seriesOthersRace and Series sponsor providing whisky and gin products for club tasting events.
• Government of Western AustraliacoreOthersGovernment supporter providing funding for windfoil and wingfoil courses at $100 per participant, making the programs accessible for community participation.
• Swan River TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partner working with RPYC on sustainable sailing practices and marine environment protection.
• Australian SailingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sailing governing body providing accreditation for RPYC's learn-to-sail programs and personal insurance for course participants.
• Dolphin Watch ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental stewardship program with RPYC staff member allocated to the program supporting marine wildlife monitoring.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron: Royal-warranted Australian yacht club offering full-service marina, sailing school, dining, and corporate event hosting. Compares directly to RPYC in operating model and target member segments.
• Royal Yacht Club of Victoria: Australia's oldest yacht club with reciprocal membership ties to RPYC. Operates a similar model of memberships, sailing academy, marina, dining, and event hosting, and is a direct comparator for Australian Royal-warrant clubs.
• Cruising Yacht Club of Australia: Major Australian yacht club and organizer of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Runs racing series, marina, dining, and reciprocal memberships comparable to RPYC's keelboat and dinghy programs.
• Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club: Sydney-based Royal-warranted yacht club with marina, sailing academy, dining, and event hosting. Comparable membership tiers, reciprocal access with RPYC, and similar member-owned operating model.
• Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club: Premier Perth metropolitan yacht club located minutes from RPYC on the Swan River. Competes directly for members, marina berths, sailing program participants, and corporate events in the same geography.
• Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron: One of Australia's oldest yacht clubs, similarly Royal-warranted, with full-service marina, dining, sailing programs, and reciprocal access to RPYC. Comparable in scale, heritage, and event-hosting operations.
• South of Perth Yacht Club: Perth-based yacht club offering marina, sailing, and social facilities. Directly competes with RPYC for members and berth holders in Western Australia.

Regional players

• Royal Motor Yacht Club: Sydney-based full-service yacht club combining powerboating and sailing programs with marina and event hosting. Comparable operating model with regional focus outside WA.
• Royal Geelong Yacht Club: Royal-warranted Australian yacht club with marina, sailing academy, and hospitality. Operates a similar full-service club model but in Victoria rather than Western Australia, providing a regional comparator.
• Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron: Royal-warranted yacht club based in Auckland with deep America's Cup heritage. Operates sailing programs, marina, dining, and reciprocal memberships — comparable to RPYC's profile but in a different market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RPYCWA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rpyc
• Instagraminstagram.com/rpyc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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