Southport Yacht Club

What Southport Yacht Club does

Southport Yacht Club is a private membership-based yacht club established in 1946, operating across four waterfront locations on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: the Main Beach clubhouse (headquarters, featuring a 300-berth full-service marina with 24-hour fuel and chandlery), the Hollywell Sailing Squadron (with its own Bar & Bistro), the Oxenford Watersports Centre (at Oxenford Lake, dedicated to youth and school sailing plus paddle-boarding), and Dux Anchorage on South Stradbroke Island (a private campground retreat). The club offers five competitive sailing divisions (Offshore, Inshore, Thursday Twilight, Off The Beach Dinghy, and Catamaran) plus an Etchells one-design class, and hosts signature events including The Yacht Sales Co. SAIL PARADISE (incorporating the 2026 Australian Yachting Championships) and the GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race (520 nautical miles). Its Sailing Academy claims to be Australia's largest learn-to-sail facility, delivering programs for kids, teens, adults, homeschool sailors, school groups, and corporate clients, with 90+ youth per term and 640+ participants recorded at a single Summer on the Lake event.

Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring membership fees (annual categories providing access to facilities and benefits), marina berth rentals and associated services, food & beverage across four venues (Waterfront Restaurant, 4Shore Bar, Waterscape Pontoon Bar, Hollywell Bar and Bistro), Sailing Academy tuition and program fees, and event hosting including waterfront weddings, conferences, and regatta entries. Pricing disclosed publicly is limited to a Hollywell set menu at A$45.00 per person for groups of 15+, pre-paid. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth within the sailing community, social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter, email newsletters, and event-based marketing around its regattas and racing calendar. The technology stack is light and operational: NowBookIt and FareHarbor for bookings, TopYacht for race results, Race QS Tracking for live tracking, and WillyWeather for weather data; there is no app, no API, and no disclosed AI capabilities. The club is member-owned, governed by a Board of Directors, and operates without institutional investment or a parent company.

Name

Southport Yacht Club

Legal name

Southport Yacht Club

Website

https://southportyachtclub.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Southport Yacht Club is a private, member-owned yacht club founded in 1946 on Queensland's Gold Coast, operating four waterfront venues with a 300-berth marina, Sailing Academy, racing divisions, F&B outlets, and major regattas including SAIL PARADISE and the GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht & Sailing Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

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

• Yacht club memberships
• Sailing instruction programs
• Marina berth rentals
• Waterfront event venues
• Competitive sailing regattas

Headquarters

HQ city

Gold Coast

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for various categories providing access to club facilities, sailing programs, marina, and member benefits
2. Food & Beverage Operations: Waterfront Restaurant, 4Shore Bar, Waterscape Pontoon Bar, and Hollywell Bar and Bistro generating revenue from dining, drinks, and functions
3. Marina Berths: 300-berth marina providing recurring revenue from berth rentals and associated services including 24-hour fuel and chandlery
4. Sailing Academy Programs: Learn to Sail programs for kids, teens, and adults; school holiday sailing programs; corporate sailing; school sailing programs
5. Event Hosting & Functions: Conference facilities, waterfront weddings, special events, regattas, and function space rentals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Southport Yacht Club is a member-governed aquatic sports and hospitality club operating four Gold Coast waterfront locations (Main Beach, Hollywell, Oxenford, Dux Anchorage). Its core offerings include Learn to Sail programs for kids, teens, and adults, competitive racing across six sailing divisions, a 300-berth full-service marina with 24-hour fuel and chandlery, waterfront dining and bar venues, and function/event hosting including signature regattas such as The Yacht Sales Co. SAIL PARADISE and the GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race.

Product overview

Southport Yacht Club operates as a multi-location aquatic sports and hospitality organization on the Gold Coast, Australia. The club offers sailing education and racing programs across five divisions (Offshore, Inshore, Twilight, Off The Beach Dinghy, and Catamaran), supported by a 300-berth marina. Hospitality services include the Waterfront Restaurant, 4Shore Bar, Waterscape Pontoon Bar, and Hollywell Bar and Bistro. The Oxenford Watersports Centre provides learn-to-sail programs for kids, teens, and adults, while the private Dux Anchorage on South Stradbroke Island offers camping facilities. The club hosts signature events including The Yacht Sales Co. SAIL PARADISE regatta and the GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Waterfront Restaurant: Open-air waterfront north-facing restaurant and bar at Main Beach overlooking the 300-berth Marina.
• Hollywell Bar and Bistro
• 4Shore Bar – Quarter Deck
• Waterscape Pontoon Bar
• Oxenford Watersports Centre
• Dux Anchorage

Products and services

• Sailing Academy Programs (Learn to Sail) Structured sailing instruction and youth development programs for kids, teens, and adults, delivered at Main Beach, Hollywell, and Oxenford Watersports Centre. Covers beginner to advanced racing pathways including school holiday programs and corporate sailing team-building.
• 300-Berth Full-Service Marina Wet berth rentals, 24-hour fuel dock, chandlery (Bosun's Locker), jet ski docks, vessel registration support, and a documented marina maintenance program for boat owners on the Gold Coast.
• Waterfront Restaurant (Main Beach) Open-air waterfront restaurant and bar at Main Beach available to members, guests, and the public for casual dining, functions, conferences, and waterfront weddings overlooking the marina.
• Hollywell Bar and Bistro Casual bar and bistro at Hollywell Sailing Squadron serving members, guests, and visitors, with group set-menu dining at $45.00 per person pre-paid for groups of 15 or more.
• Corporate Sailing Corporate team-building sailing experiences offered via the Sailing Academy for businesses and organizations seeking group activities and events.
• Oxenford Watersports Centre Watersports facility at Oxenford Lake providing paddle-boarding, youth sailing programs, school sailing, an onsite cafe, and function areas for hire.
• The Yacht Sales Co. SAIL PARADISE Regatta Hosted offshore sailing regatta incorporating the Australian Yachting Championships, organized by Southport Yacht Club over the Kings Birthday Long Weekend, with online regatta entries.
• GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race Signature 520-nautical-mile ocean race from Gold Coast to Mackay, now in its third year, aligning with Whitsunday Race Weeks and offering warm-water northern sailing.
• Dux Anchorage (South Stradbroke Island) Private campground facility on South Stradbroke Island offering moorings, camping areas, an outdoor fire pit, and sunset views for members and guests.
• Club Membership Program Annual membership categories providing access to all club facilities, sailing programs, marina berthing, dining, function venues, reciprocal club benefits, and vessel registration support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hall of Fame Award recipient for 3 consecutive years of achieving Best Sports Club Award (Keno & Clubs Queensland)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• The Yacht Sales Co.flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Title sponsor of The Yacht Sales Co. SAIL PARADISE regatta, Australia's spectacular offshore sailing regatta incorporating the Australian Yachting Championships in 2026. The regatta runs over Queensland's Kings Birthday Long Weekend.
• Sail Our Way GrantcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 December 2025Australian Sailing initiative funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care. The grant supports participation of women and girls in sailing while strengthening leadership and coaching programs.
• GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht RaceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024The club's signature ocean race - a 520nm race from Gold Coast to Mackay, now in its 3rd year. The race offers spectacular navigational options and warm water sailing north, aligning with Whitsunday Race Weeks.
• Aviso BrokingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor for Cock of the Broadwater, Ladies Day Race, and other sailing events. Supports junior sailing programs and awards.
• MaritimocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Maritimo 6-Day Cruise, supporting cruising events and activities.
• Precision Marine MaintenanceminorOthersSponsor supporting cruising events and marine maintenance services.
• Spectrum MarineminorOthersSponsor supporting cruising events and marine services.
• Samuel Smith & SonscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Crab Island Classic annual keelboat and catamaran inshore event.
• Club MarinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Cat Weekend sailing event.
• Evolution SailscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the Two-Handed Race sailing event.
• CNM FireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Dinghy Trophy Marathon Race.
• Negociants AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Ted Elkes Memorial Regatta.
• XXXX (Beer)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Burleigh Bash sailing event.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania: Hobart-based yacht club hosting the finish of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Comparable membership club structure with offshore racing heritage, though operating in a separate Australian regional market.
• Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron: Auckland-based yacht club hosting the America's Cup and major ocean races. Trans-Tasman comparable as a Southern Hemisphere sailing club with major regatta hosting and membership sports club structure.

Direct peers

• Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron: St Kilda-based Victorian yacht club with marina, sailing programs, function venues, and competitive racing. Comparable full-service club with similar membership, F&B, and event revenue mix.
• Royal Perth Yacht Club: Western Australia's premier yacht club on the Swan River with marina, sailing academy, and event hosting. Closely analogous full-service membership club model in another Australian capital city market.
• Middle Harbour Yacht Club: Sydney Mosman-based yacht club offering sailing lessons, racing divisions, marina services, and food and beverage. Comparable as a multi-revenue membership club with strong learn-to-sail programs.
• Cruising Yacht Club of Australia: Sydney-based yacht club renowned for hosting the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Comparable as a major Australian yacht club with significant offshore racing events and a strong dining/membership offering.
• Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club: Major NSW yacht club on Pittwater with marina, sailing academy, dining, and a large racing calendar. Closely comparable membership sports club model with multi-revenue stream structure similar to SYC.
• Sanctuary Cove Yacht Club: Gold Coast-based yacht club offering marina berths, dining, social sailing, and competitive racing. Directly competes with SYC in the same Gold Coast geography for members and event hosting.
• Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron: Premier Brisbane-based yacht club with marina, sailing programs, dining, and competitive racing divisions. Most direct comparable peer given overlapping Queensland market, marina operations, and membership sports club structure.
• Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron: Kirribilli-based Sydney yacht club with marina, racing divisions, and hospitality. Comparable heritage membership club with parallel competitive sailing and waterfront dining operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/southportyc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCr2N_WV46NRIfdiZHrboXjA
• Facebookfacebook.com/southportyachtclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southport-yacht-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/southport_yacht_club

Compliance7 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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