East Fremantle Yacht Club

What East Fremantle Yacht Club does

East Fremantle Yacht Club (EFYC) is a private membership-based yacht club operating on the banks of the Swan River at the Base of Petra Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, since 1933. The club provides on-water sailing programs (centreboard, keelboat, and power boating), structured learn-to-sail courses for children and adults, competitive racing and regattas, and associated marine facilities including pens and moorings. Beyond sailing, EFYC operates a bar and restaurant open to members and the public (Tuesday through Sunday), a function venue business with three rooms (River Room, Ward Room, Observation Lounge) and combined capacity for 300 guests targeting weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations, and member amenities including a gym and sauna. Governance sits with an Executive Committee and the club holds Level One Good Sports Club certification for responsible alcohol management.

EFYC generates revenue across five streams: recurring membership subscriptions with multiple access tiers, food and beverage sales from the on-site bar and restaurant, professional services for function venue hire, sailing course fees for Kids Learn to Sail, Adult Learn to Sail, and Power Boating, and recurring berth/mooring fees. Pricing is publicly disclosed for events (e.g., Mother's Day Buffet at $49.90 per member / $55 per non-member, Christmas in July at $55 per member / $60 per non-member), while membership tiers and function packages are sold via direct inquiry with a dedicated Functions Coordinator. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the clubhouse and an online booking system (revolutionise.com.au). The customer base spans five segments — sailing enthusiasts, families, corporate event planners, wedding parties, and social members — with corporate events and weddings representing non-recurring but higher-margin event revenue.

The organization employs between 11 and 50 staff, is supported by a volunteer culture, and maintains strategic partnerships with Act-Belong-Commit (mental health), Good Sports (responsible alcohol management), She Sails (women's sailing), Royal Perth Yacht Club, and Geographe Bay Yacht Club. EFYC has no proprietary technology, software products, or AI/ML capabilities; operations rely on standard club management and online booking tools (MIMembership, Revolutionise Sport). The club won the "Best Club Event of the Year" award and is actively broadening public-facing programming (community yoga trial, live music, Latin jazz sessions) to drive non-member venue and F&B revenue.

Name

East Fremantle Yacht Club

Legal name

East Fremantle Yacht Club

Website

https://efyc.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Fremantle Yacht Club is a private membership-based yacht club on the Swan River in East Fremantle, Western Australia, founded 1933, serving sailing enthusiasts, families, corporate clients, and wedding parties through memberships, sailing courses, function venue hire, F&B, and pens/moorings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Club and Maritime Recreation Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAH

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

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

SECONDARYTHAJAJAG

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

Keywords

• Yacht club membership
• Sailing courses
• Function venue hire
• Marina berthing
• Waterfront dining

Headquarters

HQ city

East Fremantle

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees providing access to club facilities, sailing activities, and member benefits. Multiple membership tiers available depending on access level.
2. Bar & Restaurant: On-site bar and restaurant generating food and beverage sales. Open to members and public with trading hours across the week.
3. Function Venue Hire: Wedding receptions, corporate functions, birthday parties, school balls, and special events booked through the Functions Coordinator. Venue offers three function rooms with varying capacities up to 300 guests.
4. Sailing Courses: Kids Learn to Sail, Adult Learn to Sail, and Power Boating courses offered for members and non-members.
5. Pens & Moorings: Berth and mooring facilities for boat owners at the club location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

East Fremantle Yacht Club is a private membership-based yacht club providing access to sailing courses, competitive sailing programs (centreboard, keelboat, power boating), on-site bar and restaurant, function venue hire for weddings and corporate events, gym and sauna facilities, and pens/mooring berthing on the Swan River. Members and the public can dine at the clubhouse, and the venue is hired out for functions with capacity up to 300 guests.

Product overview

East Fremantle Yacht Club is a traditional yacht club offering a unified membership-based service rather than a modular platform. The club's product portfolio centers on sailing activities (courses, racing, and programs), complemented by hospitality services (bar, restaurant, and function venue hire), and member facilities (gym, sauna, pens, and moorings). The core sailing programs include learn-to-sail courses for kids and adults, competitive sailing in various classes (Open Skiff, RS Aero, Shark/Sabre), and power boating. The venue hire service provides function spaces for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions, with the River Room, Ward Room, and Observation Lounge serving as distinct booking options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sailing Courses Structured sailing education including Kids Learn to Sail, Adult Learn to Sail, and Power Boating courses, offered to members and non-members in a family-friendly environment.
• Function Venue Hire Venue hire for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions with three function spaces (River Room up to 100 seated/150 cocktail; Ward Room up to 75 guests; Observation Lounge & Deck up to 30 seated/75 cocktail), with combined capacity up to 300 guests.
• Bar and Restaurant On-site bar and restaurant offering food and beverage service with Swan River views, open Tuesday through Sunday with varying hours, available to members and the public.
• Gym and Sauna Fitness facilities including a gymnasium and sauna available to members as part of club amenities.
• Pens and Moorings Marine berth and mooring facilities for boat owners at the club's Swan River location.
• Sailing Programs On-water sailing opportunities including Centreboard Sailing, Keelboat Sailing, and Power Boating for members of all ages and experience levels.
• Cockburn Dragonboat Club Dragon boating program affiliated with EFYC offering an additional water-based sporting activity for members.
• Membership Multiple membership tiers providing access to sailing courses, racing, social events, bar and restaurant, gym, sauna, and pens and moorings depending on the chosen level of membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 attendees at World Boating Day Try Sailing event

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Act-Belong-CommitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health initiative partnership promoting mentally healthy WA. EFYC is proud to partner with Act-Belong-Commit to help promote mental wellbeing in the Western Australian community.
• Good SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLevel One Good Sports Club certification, committed to managing alcohol responsibly and ensuring smoke-free areas to provide a healthy, safe, and family-friendly environment.
• She SailsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative of Australian Sailing that promotes and supports women's participation in sailing. EFYC hosted the Sail Our Way Women's Keelboat Regatta backed by She Sails.
• Royal Perth Yacht ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided support for the Sail Our Way Women's Keelboat Regatta. EFYC sailors also attended events at Royal Perth Yacht Club.
• Geographe Bay Yacht ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted the Skiffs on GeoBay regatta on the waters of Geographe Bay. Parents from both clubs collaborated to organize the event.
• Bungarra WinesminorOthersWine supplier featured at Try Sailing Day event, providing complimentary wine tastings for attendees.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eastfremantleyachtclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/EastFremantleYachtClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-fremantle-yacht-club

Compliance1 record

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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