Keppel Bay Sailing Club

What Keppel Bay Sailing Club does

Keppel Bay Sailing Club (KBSC) is a not-for-profit community organisation established in 1957 and headquartered on the Yeppoon foreshore in Capricorn Coast, Queensland, Australia. It operates five owned venues — The Clubhouse (a state-of-the-art three-storey facility opened November 2024), Sail Inn Cafe & Bar, The Spinnaker, Club Emu Park (acquired 2006 from Yeppoon Bowls Club), and Krackers Bar & Grill — combining hospitality, gaming, functions and event hosting under one membership structure with 14,000 members and over 100 staff.

The club's core product surface is a bundled offering of sailing programs (Tackers for ages 6-12, Start Sailing for adults, Out There Sailing for teens 12-17, Learn to Windsurf, Discover Sailing and Fleet Training), competitive regatta hosting (state, national and international including past F18 Worlds and Nacra World Championships), club racing series, and venue-based food and beverage, gaming, and function hire. There is no proprietary technology — operations rely on third-party SaaS platforms including SevenRooms for table reservations, Revolutionise for sailing course enrolments, TryBooking for event registration, and TopYacht for race results.

The business model is hybrid. Membership subscriptions provide recurring revenue across the 14,000-member base; venue operations (F&B and gaming at three licensed sites) generate transactional revenue; sailing programs, learn-to-sail courses, function and event hire, and regatta hosting fees contribute further transactional streams. The not-for-profit structure means surpluses are reinvested into facilities (Clubhouse 2024, Spinnaker redevelopment 2026), sailing programs, and a Community Benefit Fund that distributed over $599,000 to local charities, sport and recreation initiatives in the most recent reporting period.

Name

Keppel Bay Sailing Club

Legal name

Keppel Bay Sailing Club

Website

https://kbsc.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Keppel Bay Sailing Club is a not-for-profit community organisation operating five hospitality and sailing venues in Yeppoon and Emu Park, Queensland, serving 14,000 members with sailing programs, regatta hosting, gaming, dining and function hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sailing Club and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

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 operations
• Hospitality venue management
• Sailing instruction programs
• Regatta hosting services
• Community event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Yeppoon

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Sailing membership subscriptions for individuals and families
2. Venue Operations (Food & Beverage): Five hospitality venues generating revenue from food service, bars, and café operations
3. Gaming Operations: Gaming lounges at multiple venues (The Spinnaker, Club Emu Park, Krackers Bar & Grill)
4. Sailing Programs: Revenue from learn-to-sail courses, training programs, and sailing instruction for kids, teens, and adults
5. Functions and Events: Venue hire and catering for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations at multiple venues including The Clubhouse
6. Regatta Hosting: Hosting fees and associated revenue from state, national, and international sailing regattas

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Keppel Bay Sailing Club is a not-for-profit community organisation that operates five hospitality venues (food, beverage, gaming) and delivers a full portfolio of sailing services including learn-to-sail programs for children, teens, and adults, windsurfing instruction, club racing, and hostings of state, national, and international regattas. The Club also provides function and event hire across its venues and runs a Community Benefit Fund for local initiatives.

Product overview

Keppel Bay Sailing Club operates as a not-for-profit community organisation with five distinct hospitality and sailing venues: The Clubhouse (main function venue with bars and dining), Sail Inn Cafe & Bar (ground-floor café), The Spinnaker (family bistro with gaming), Club Emu Park (entertainment venue), and Krackers Bar & Grill (neighbourhood club). The Club offers a comprehensive sailing program portfolio including Tackers (ages 6-12), Start Sailing and Out There Sailing for teens/adults, and Learn to Windsurf courses, plus regatta hosting for regional through international competitions. Function and event services are available across all venues, and the Club administers a Community Benefit Fund for local organisations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Clubhouse State-of-the-art three-storey function venue on the Yeppoon foreshore offering ocean views of Keppel Bay and the islands, dining, bars (Telltales Bar, Mainsail Bar & Bistro), and event spaces for weddings and corporate events; open 7 days a week from 11am.
• Sail Inn Cafe & Bar Ground-floor café and bar inside The Clubhouse offering ocean views, coffee, and all-day light dining; open daily from 6am.
• The Spinnaker Family bistro with beachside deck, big screen TV, kids' playground, gaming lounge, and bingo; open 7 days a week from 10am.
• Club Emu Park Entertainment and social bowls venue featuring live entertainment, functions, and social bowls; open 7 days a week from 11am.
• Krackers Bar & Grill Neighbourhood club with bistro, gaming, and lawn bowls; open 7 days a week from 11am.
• Tackers Learn to Sail Program Game-based introductory sailing program for children aged 6-12 delivered at Causeway Lake, with three levels (Tackers 1, 2, 3); includes PFD and boat hire, nationally recognised certification, and complimentary Junior Sailing Membership.
• Start Sailing Program Two-step adult learn-to-sail program covering basics to independent sailing in calm to moderate conditions; includes 14 hours tuition over one full weekend and complimentary sailing membership.
• Out There Sailing (Teens) Learn-to-sail program for ages 12-17 with nationally qualified Australian sailing instructors; includes exposure to windsurfing, paddle boarding, and power boating, with complimentary sailing membership.
• Learn to Windsurf Windsurfing instruction for ages 12+ at Causeway Lake, including Discover Windsurfing introductory sessions, Start Windsurfing, and Better Windsurfing courses; equipment and PFD provided.
• Discover Sailing (Adult Social Sailing) Friday morning adult social sailing sessions for beginners, delivered as one-hour sessions with Australian Sailing Qualified Instructors; limited to 3 spots per session.
• Fleet Training Ongoing training programs for existing sailors to improve skills and progress through the club's sailing fleets.
• Regatta Hosting Hosting of state, national, and international sailing regattas at KBSC, including events such as the Australian Sharpie Nationals, QLD ILCA State Titles, annual Youth Sail QLD, and past World Championships.
• Club Racing Regular club racing series throughout the sailing season, including Winter Series, Summer Handicap, Club Championship, and Opening of Season.
• Function & Event Services Venue hire and event management for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and celebrations across all KBSC venues.
• Community Benefit Fund Grant program operated by KBSC supporting local community initiatives in sports participation, health, welfare, arts, music, and cultural development within Livingstone Shire.
• Sailing Membership Annual membership subscription for sailors of KBSC, with membership proposal and renewal forms available; included complimentary with certain learn-to-sail courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual community contributions exceeding $599,000 including charitable donations ($53,720), community cash ($37,083), donations ($209,507), and sport/recreation contributions ($298,859)

Named customers3 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, supporting and minor.

• ZhikmajorOthersMajor sponsor of Zhik Youth Sail Queensland event. Provides sponsorship support for youth sailing development programs at KBSC.
• Australian SailingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for sailing. KBSC operates as an Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre with nationally accredited instructors and programs.
• Bendigo BanksupportingOthersCommunity partner/supporter of Keppel Bay Sailing Club listed as official supporter.
• Livingstone Shire CouncilsupportingOthersLocal government partner supporting the club's community initiatives and sailing programs.
• TotallyWorkWearsupportingOthersSponsor of 2026 SheSails Women's and Girls Regatta event.
• BranchsupportingOthersSponsor of 2026 SheSails Women's and Girls Regatta event.
• SFSPBO (Clean Regattas)supportingOthersClean Regattas program partner promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible sailing events.
• Kieler Yacht ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman yacht club where KBSC sailors Caelan and Rob represented Australia at 29er World Championships. KBSC presented a club burgee to the club.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/keppelbaysailingclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/keppelbaysailingclub/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keppel-bay-sailing-club-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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