Fremantle Sailing Club

What Fremantle Sailing Club does

Fremantle Sailing Club is a privately operated, membership-based ocean club headquartered at a waterfront site at 151 Marine Terrace, South Fremantle, Western Australia. It serves more than 3,500 members and families, sailing enthusiasts, boat owners, and private-function customers through dinghy and keelboat racing, cruising, wind foiling, learn-to-sail programs, a sailing academy, marina and boatyard services, member dining, and event hosting. Its operating footprint is concentrated in Western Australia, although it also hosts national sailing events.

The service portfolio includes wet-pen and swing moorings, trailer-boat and container storage, launching ramps, shore power, fuel, liveaboard access, and boatyard facilities. Programs range from beginner instruction to Safety and Sea Survival, wind foiling, SB20 training, and VHF marine radio certification; racing and social activities span multiple interest-based club sections. Private functions include weddings, conferences, corporate events, school balls, graduations, and social occasions. No proprietary technology is disclosed; customer-facing digital access includes a third-party NowBookIt booking system for restaurant reservations and venue enquiries, while mooring and boatyard services also have online booking or enquiry paths.

Commercial revenue comes from annual and periodic membership subscriptions, recurring marina and storage-related charges, boatyard fees, restaurant and function transactions, and one-time training course fees. The club markets primarily through its website, newsletter, events calendar, sailing programs, word of mouth, and reciprocal yacht-club relationships. Membership pricing and marina fees are not public and prospective customers must request quotes, limiting revenue visibility; the available data also does not disclose margins, customer-level concentration, or historical growth.

Name

Fremantle Sailing Club

Legal name

Fremantle Sailing Club

Website

https://fsc.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fremantle Sailing Club operates a South Fremantle waterfront club serving sailors, boat owners, families, members, and function guests through sailing programs, racing, training, marina services, dining, private events, and community activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailing Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

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

• Sailing club membership
• Marina berthing services
• Sailing instruction programs
• Yacht racing events
• Boatyard maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and periodic membership subscriptions that provide access to club facilities, racing programs, marina services, and dining. Membership tiers serve individual, family, and various sailing interest groups.
2. Marina Services: Revenue from wet pen moorings, swing moorings, trailer boat storage, garage and container storage, shore power, and liveaboard fees.
3. Boatyard Services: Fee-based boatyard facilities for maintenance, repair, and storage services for member and visiting vessels.
4. Restaurant and Function Bookings: Oceanfront dining and bar services for members and their guests, plus venue hire for private functions including weddings, conferences, school balls, and social events.
5. Sailing Academy and Training: Revenue from learn-to-sail programs, safety and sea survival courses, wind foiling instruction, SB20 training, and VHF marine radio certification courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fremantle Sailing Club operates a waterfront sailing and recreational club in Fremantle, Western Australia, offering membership-based sailing programs including learn-to-sail instruction, dinghy and keelboat racing, and Women on Water initiatives. The club also provides marina berthing, boatyard maintenance services, on-site dining at the Buffalo Bar and Sunset Terrace, and hosts private functions and events. It maintains reciprocal club arrangements with Royal Perth Yacht Club and South of Perth Yacht Club.

Product overview

Fremantle Sailing Club is a premier sailing club in Western Australia offering a comprehensive portfolio of water sports and maritime services. The club operates as a single unified offering centered around ocean sailing, with distinct product lines including Learn to Sail education programs, competitive Dinghy and Keelboat racing programs, a Sailing Academy providing professional training and certifications, full-service Marina & Boatyard facilities, oceanfront dining for members, and private event hosting. The club serves over 3,500 members and caters to diverse age groups and ocean pursuits, functioning as one of Australia's largest ocean clubs with club sections supporting various maritime interests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership
• Learn to Sail Courses
• Racing and Regattas
• Marina Berthing
• Boatyard Services
• Function and Event Hosting
• Dining at Buffalo Bar and Sunset Terrace
• Women on Water Program

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• StocklandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Fremantle Sailing Club, appearing on the sponsors and supporters section of the website. Nature of sponsorship arrangement not detailed.
• SeldenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMast manufacturer sponsor appearing on the club's sponsors section. Provides sailing equipment/support to the club.
• UK SailmakersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSail manufacturer sponsor with a Fremantle loft, appearing on the club's sponsors and supporters page.
• One-SailsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSail manufacturer sponsor with a Perth/Fremantle presence, listed as a club sponsor.
• Club MarineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarine insurance provider sponsoring the club, appearing on the sponsors section with website attribution.
• AkzoNobelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarine coatings and paint manufacturer sponsoring the club, appearing in the sponsors section.
• Australia SailingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sailing governing body partnering with FSC to host the Australian Women's Match Racing Championship. FSC's Women on Water program (RAMP) won the 2025 national title on home waters, with the championship returning for a second consecutive year in September 2026.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cruising Yacht Club of Australia: Sydney-based flagship ocean yacht club and Rolex Sydney Hobart host. Comparable as a major Australian member-owned ocean club with marina, racing, and event-hosting operations, but at materially larger scale.
• Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club: Sydney-based yacht club known for offshore racing and member facilities. Comparable as an established Australian sailing club with marina, dining, and racing programs.
• Royal Queensland Yacht Club: Major Brisbane-based yacht club with marina, member facilities, sailing academy, and event hosting. Comparable diversified service mix at a larger scale in a different Australian state.
• Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron: One of Australia's oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs, offering membership, marina, dining, and racing. Comparable operating model but serves a different, higher-end Sydney catchment.
• Royal Motor Yacht Club (Broken Bay): Multi-location NSW yacht club with marina, membership, and broad water-sport programs. Comparable diversified club model though motors rather than pure sailing is the primary orientation.

Direct peers

• South of Perth Yacht Club: Perth-based sailing and yacht club with marina facilities, racing programs, and member amenities. Directly comparable geographic and operating peer to FSC.
• Royal Perth Yacht Club: A long-established Perth-based yacht club offering similar membership, marina, sailing, racing, and dining programs. Directly comparable as a competing member-owned sailing club in the same metropolitan market.
• Hillarys Yacht Club: Perth-area yacht club operating marina, restaurant, function venue, and sailing programs. Comparable in service mix and member-based revenue model to FSC.
• Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club: Another premier Perth yacht club providing membership, marina, keelboat racing, and dining services. Closely comparable in scale, offerings, and target member demographic to FSC.
• East Fremantle Yacht Club: Local Fremantle-area sailing club providing racing, learn-to-sail, marina, and social amenities. Closest geographic direct competitor to FSC with similar community-driven membership positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

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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