Cleveland Yacht Club

Name

Cleveland Yacht Club

Legal name

Cleveland Yacht Club

Website

https://cyc.asn.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cleveland Yacht Club is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit sailing club established in 1904 in Cleveland, Queensland, offering weekly racing, Learn to Sail training, and regattas on Moreton Bay for social, competitive, and aspiring sailors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sailing Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Recreational sailing club
• Sailing training programs
• Boat storage services
• Yacht racing events
• Club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Thornlands

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership providing access to club facilities, racing, training, and Australian Sailing affiliation with personal liability insurance.
2. Learn to Sail Program: Individualised training sessions for youth and adults including boat hire at $80 per Sunday morning session.
3. Day Visitor Fees: Members of other Australian Sailing affiliated clubs can experience the club for $20 per day.
4. Boat Storage and Hire: Boat storage facilities for members and non-members, boat hire services, and storage for kayaks, canoes, SUP, and windsurfers.
5. Facility Hire: Hall and meeting room hire services for events and functions.
6. Event Entry Fees: Entry fees for events including the Peel Island Marathon and Coochiemudlo Invitational sailing regattas.
7. Canteen Sales: On-site canteen providing food, drinks, and alcohol with card payment options (1.9% surcharge for EFT/credit).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cleveland Yacht Club is a not-for-profit sailing club that provides direct access to Moreton Bay for off-the-beach sailing classes. Core activities include weekly Sunday racing (September–April and roughly bi-monthly May–August), individualised Learn to Sail training for youth and adults, and signature regattas such as the Peel Island Marathon and Coochiemudlo Invitational. Supporting offerings include annual membership with Australian Sailing affiliation, day-visitor SailPass access, boat and kayak/SUP storage, boat hire, hall/meeting room hire, and an on-site canteen.

Product overview

Cleveland Yacht Club is a not-for-profit sailing club established in 1904 that provides direct access to Moreton Bay for off-the-beach sailing classes. The core offering includes weekly racing programs (September-April), the Learn to Sail program ($80 Sunday sessions with boat hire), and signature events like the Peel Island Marathon and Coochiemudlo Invitational. Supporting services include membership with Australian Sailing affiliation, boat storage for members and non-members, kayak/SUP storage, boat hire, hall hire, and paddling programs. The club operates as a community-focused organization providing training, safety supervision, and pathways to competitive sailing.

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Products and services

• Annual Club Membership Subscription membership providing members with access to club facilities, weekly racing, training pathways, Australian Sailing affiliation, and personal liability insurance for recreational and competitive sailors.
• Learn to Sail Program Individualised training sessions for youth and adult beginners priced at $80 per Sunday morning session, including boat hire and the option to join racing afterwards; based on an experiential learning cycle using off-the-beach monohull dinghies and catamarans.
• Peel Island Marathon Iconic annual open sailing regatta held around Easter each year, open to all off-the-beach sailing classes, featuring racing to Peel Island in Moreton Bay.
• Coochiemudlo Invitational Mixed fleet sailing event featuring catamarans, dinghies, and windsurfers with a scenic trip to Coochiemudlo Island through flatter waters of Moreton Bay.
• SailPass (Day Visitor Temporary Membership) Day-visit temporary membership priced at $20 per day for members of other Australian Sailing affiliated clubs to sail and access club benefits.
• Boat Storage for Members Storage facilities for member-owned sailing boats at the Cleveland Yacht Club premises.
• Boat Storage for Non-Members Storage facilities for sailing boats available to non-club members at the Cleveland Yacht Club premises.
• Kayak / Canoe / SUP / Kite, Wing, Wind Surfer Storage Storage facilities at the club for paddler members owning kayaks, canoes, SUPs, kite, wing, and windsurfer craft, including surf skis.
• Boat Hire Boat hire services available to members and visitors for sailing at the club.
• Hall / Meeting Room Hire Hall and meeting room hire services at the Cleveland Yacht Club for events, functions, and meetings.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Sunstate WatersportsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent Sponsor for the Peel Island Marathon. Queensland Hobie dealer specialising in kayaks, Hobie Kayaks, SUPs and catamarans. Provides sponsorship support for CYC sailing events.
• JLX Sports / Cat CoversmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of CYC. JLX Sports is an Australian company selling catamaran covers, boat covers, carbon tube products, and sailing apparel including brands like CATCOVERS and Magic Marine.
• Verve PortraitsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of CYC. Australian portrait photography studio with locations in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane offering family photography services.
• S.K Yacht RiggingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of CYC providing yacht rigging services and products.
• Redland City MarinamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of CYC. Premium marina facilities in Thornlands QLD offering dry rack storage, boatyard services, marine supply shop, and refit/maintenance facilities.
• Marine Care QLDmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of CYC. Redlands #1 boat and outboard sales, servicing and parts specialists. Yamaha dealer and Evinrude ETEC service centre.
• Rapid TunemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of CYC. Automotive service centre in Cleveland providing car servicing, repairs, tyres, wheel alignment, and mechanical services to Redlands community since 2017.
• Bayside Boat LicensingmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of CYC. Brisbane boat and jetski licensing company offering boat licence, jetski licence courses in Victoria Point, Cleveland and Redland Bay.
• Lighthouse RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant sponsor of CYC.
• Grand View HotelmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of CYC. Historic pub (since 1851) in Cleveland offering dining, functions, live music, and sports bar services on the waterfront.
• Capalaba General Practice - Skin Cancer ClinicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of CYC. Medical practice in Capalaba offering skin cancer clinic services with total body photography.
• Aria CruisesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of CYC. Moreton Bay cruise operator offering Peel Island cruises, sunset cruises, oyster farm cruises, and whale watching from Cleveland.
• Stradbroke FlyerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPassenger ferry service to North Stradbroke Island operating from Cleveland, providing transport services for island-based events.
• The Pearl Lugger Penguin Restoration ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of CYC. Heritage boat restoration project.
• SealinkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of CYC. Marine transport and ferry services provider.
• Thai SiamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant sponsor of CYC.
• Redland Bay HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPub sponsor of CYC. Local hotel on the banks of Moreton Bay in Redland Bay offering family bistro, sports bar, and function spaces.
• Little Ship ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of CYC. Waterfront club at Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island offering bistro, pontoon moorings, and cruising events.
• Redlands RSL ClevelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of CYC. RSL club in Cleveland offering dining, functions, gaming, and community membership.
• Brisbane Solar & ElectricalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of CYC. Solar installation and electrical services company in Brisbane serving residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Australian SailingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCYC is an Australian Sailing affiliated club. This affiliation provides members with Australian Sailing membership, personal liability insurance, and pathways to racing at regattas across Australia.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Humpybong Yacht Club: Sailing and social club based at Redcliffe on Moreton Bay, offering racing, cruising, and training. Comparable as a Queensland-based yacht club with a similar community-focused, membership-driven operating model.
• Sydney Harbour Yacht Club: Premium Sydney yacht club offering racing, cruising, and member amenities. Comparable in full-service yacht club offering with similar membership, training, and signature event revenue streams.
• Sandringham Yacht Club: Victorian yacht club on Port Phillip Bay offering sailing, racing, and member services. Comparable in community yacht club positioning with training, racing, and social programs for sailing members.
• Manly Sailing Club: Community sailing club on Moreton Bay providing learn-to-sail, racing, and dinghy sailing programs. Closely comparable in scale, volunteer-driven model, and focus on off-the-beach sailing classes, serving a similar Brisbane-side Moreton Bay community.
• Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club: Major Sydney-based yacht club with offshore racing, marina, and member services. Comparable as an Australian yacht club offering multi-tier membership, racing pathways, and event-driven revenue from regattas.
• Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron: Historic Victorian yacht club offering sailing, racing, marina, and dining services. Comparable in full-service yacht club model, membership-based recurring revenue, and a portfolio of regattas and training programs.
• Royal Perth Yacht Club: Historic Western Australian yacht club with sailing, marina, and hospitality services. Comparable as an established Australian yacht club offering membership-based sailing, racing, and training.
• Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron: Premier yacht club located in Manly on Moreton Bay, offering sailing, racing, training, marina facilities, and dining. Most directly comparable peer given shared Moreton Bay geography, similar membership-based sailing club model, and overlapping target market of competitive and recreational sailors.
• Cruising Yacht Club of Australia: Renowned Sydney yacht club hosting the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, with strong sailing, racing, and member services. Comparable membership yacht club model, though skewed to offshore cruising rather than off-the-beach classes.

Others

• Australian Sailing: National governing body for sailing in Australia that affiliates clubs including CYC and administers the regatta pathway and personal liability insurance. Relevant not as a competitor but as the ecosystem enabler around which CYC's membership value is structured.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ClevelandYachtClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/CYC231Shore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cleveland-yacht-club

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Investors

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Investments

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