Ranelagh Club

What Ranelagh Club does

Ranelagh Club is a private members' club incorporated in Victoria, Australia, established with its first committee meeting on 18 August 1925 and now operating from a clifftop site at 3 Rosserdale Crescent, Mount Eliza, on the Mornington Peninsula. The club serves a capped membership of approximately 2,200 individuals drawn from the Mornington Peninsula community — young families, working professionals, and retired couples — and provides access to a Hampton's style clubhouse, a licensed restaurant and bar, six floodlit mod-grass tennis courts, sailing facilities (Ranelagh Yacht Squadron), water sports (scuba, kayak, SUP, open-water swimming), beach boxes with BBQ facilities, and a children's playground established in August 2024.

The core product is membership itself, with prospective members joining a $200 waitlist and the club operating as a closed, member-access venue. Revenue is generated through recurring membership subscriptions, member restaurant and bar spend (Wednesday–Sunday with weekly themed nights and Sunday live music), private events (weddings up to 250 guests, corporate events, life celebrations, handled by a dedicated Events Specialist and Executive Chef), guest and programme fees (tennis $10/guest, beach tennis $15–$20, water sports storage), merchandise (spray jackets, polos, tees, vests, gift vouchers), and local sponsorships. Tennis coaching is delivered in partnership with Energy Tennis, and the junior sailing pipeline is run jointly with Davey's Bay Yacht Club.

The club is currently celebrating its centenary (August 2025 to July 2026), using the milestone as a member-acquisition and brand-strengthening initiative, with a Centenary Finale scheduled for 18 July 2026. Operationally, the club runs with 14 employees, has no disclosed technology platform beyond a standard membership website, and reports no external institutional investment, acquisitions, or geographic expansion outside its single Mount Eliza site.

Name

Ranelagh Club

Legal name

Ranelagh Club

Website

https://ranelagh.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ranelagh Club is a private members' club established in 1925 in Mount Eliza, Victoria, serving a capped 2,200 members with tennis, sailing, water sports, dining, private events, and beach access from a clifftop site overlooking Port Phillip Bay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Members Club

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Marinas (713930), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private members club
• Sporting club facilities
• Waterfront hospitality services
• Recreational club amenities
• Social club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Eliza

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 Fees: Annual membership fees from approximately 2,200 members. Prospective members join a waiting list for $200.
2. Restaurant and Bar: Fully licensed bar and restaurant with food and beverage sales. Restaurant open Wednesday-Saturday with dinner service and Sunday lunch with live music.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of club merchandise including apparel (spray jackets, t-shirts, polos, puffer vests) and gift vouchers.
4. Private Events and Functions: Revenue from hosting weddings (up to 250 guests), corporate events, birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and life celebrations.
5. Tennis Facilities: Guest fees for tennis court usage ($10 per guest). Tennis coaching programs through Energy Tennis.
6. Water Sports Programs: Revenue from sailing programs, scuba diving activities, kayak/SUP storage fees, and beach tennis sessions ($15 members, $20 non-members).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ranelagh Club is a private members' club in Mount Eliza, Victoria, founded in 1925, offering membership-based access to tennis courts, sailing and yacht programs, a licensed restaurant and bar with panoramic Port Phillip Bay views, private beach access, water sports (kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, scuba, open water swimming), and private event hosting for weddings and corporate functions, governed by a Board of Directors elected from the membership.

Product overview

Ranelagh Club is a private members club established in 1925, celebrating its centenary in 2025-2026. The club offers membership-based access to sporting facilities and dining, organized as a unified club experience rather than modular products. The core offering combines: Club Membership providing access to 2,200 members; the Clubhouse & Restaurant with licensed bar and bay views; Tennis Facilities with six floodlit courts and coaching programs; Ranelagh Yacht Squadron sailing programs; Water Sports including scuba, kayaking, and open water swimming; and Private Events hosting weddings and celebrations. Additional facilities include beach boxes, kayak/SUP storage, and a children's playground. Merchandise including apparel and gift vouchers is also available. The club hosts member events including sports tournaments, beach tennis, and centenary celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ranelagh Yacht Squadron (RYS): The sailing division of Ranelagh Club, fostering sailing traditions and providing on-water adventures for members.

Products and services

• Club Membership
• Tennis Programs
• Sailing and Yacht Programs
• Restaurant and Bar
• Private Events and Functions
• Water Sports and Beach Activities

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ObrienminorOthersSponsor of Ranelagh Club. Logo displayed on club sponsorship page.
• Sundowner (Home of Hilltop Caravans)minorOthersSponsor of Ranelagh Club. Logo displayed on club sponsorship page.
• The Smile PlaceminorOthersFamily dentist in Mt Eliza. Sponsor of Ranelagh Club.
• Vinnies (St Vincent de Paul)minorOthersVinnies shop at Mt Eliza Way. Sponsor of Ranelagh Club.
• Jetty Road BreweryminorOthersCraft brewery. Sponsor of Ranelagh Club with beers available at the venue.
• A Destination Defined by Exceptional WineminorOthersWine partner. Sponsor of Ranelagh Club.
• LJM Construction AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub sponsor that collaborated on building the Kids' Playground. The playground was established in August 2024 in collaboration with LJM Construction Australia, fulfilling the wishes of the first Board of Directors in 1925 for a dedicated children's play area.
• Davey's Bay Yacht ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRanelagh Yacht Squadron (RYS) has partnered with Davey's Bay Yacht Club to deliver fun, skills-focused Junior and Youth Sailing Programs. The shared Sailing Academy includes a fleet of beginner and racing boats (Optis to Lasers) supporting all levels of junior progression. Programs include Weekly Tackers (ages 7-16), Little Tackers (ages 4-6), Adventure Sailing, Race Training, and School Holiday KidSail Courses.
• Energy TenniscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTennis coaching provider offering programs including Hotshots groups, Individual sessions, Development and high-performance squads, and junior competition teams at Ranelagh Club. Club Pro Val Cerqualia runs the programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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