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      • Annual General Meeting
      • HBYC History Wall
    • News
      • Social Nights/ Live Music
      • 2026 | e-News
      • Presentations
      • 2023-24 Memories
    • Club Calendar
    • Racing
      • Official Notice Board
      • Notice To Competitors
      • KB Results/Entries/Start
      • Protest | Redress
      • Keelboat Race Documents
      • Dinghy Race Docs/Results
      • Handicapping
      • Crew/Boat Declarations
      • Non-Member Sail Pass
      • Crew Wanted
      • RRS | Policies | OH&S
      • Start Boat Roster
      • Youth Keelboat Squad
      • Radio Control Fleet
    • Learn To Sail
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      • Cruising
      • Melbourne 7 day Forecast
      • Winds
      • Tides & Radar
    • Member Section
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  • HOME
  • Club
    • Membership Offerings
    • Book A Function
    • Sponsors
    • HBYC Foundation
    • Committees & Staff
    • Const. | By-laws & Policy
    • Strategic Priorities
    • Race Histories
    • Annual General Meeting
    • HBYC History Wall
  • News
    • Social Nights/ Live Music
    • 2026 | e-News
    • Presentations
    • 2023-24 Memories
  • Club Calendar
  • Racing
    • Official Notice Board
    • Notice To Competitors
    • KB Results/Entries/Start
    • Protest | Redress
    • Keelboat Race Documents
    • Dinghy Race Docs/Results
    • Handicapping
    • Crew/Boat Declarations
    • Non-Member Sail Pass
    • Crew Wanted
    • RRS | Policies | OH&S
    • Start Boat Roster
    • Youth Keelboat Squad
    • Radio Control Fleet
  • Learn To Sail
  • Cruising & Weather
    • Cruising
    • Melbourne 7 day Forecast
    • Winds
    • Tides & Radar
  • Member Section
  • HBYC Incident/Hazard Form
  • CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM

Membership Offerings

Welcome to the HBYC Community

Hobsons Bay Yacht Club has a proud 138-year legacy rooted in community and connections. HBYC brings something truly unique to the community of Williamstown. Members can enjoy seven-day access to our clubhouse and a spacious observation deck patio, offering panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay and the CBD.


With sailing opportunities offered up to four times a week year-round, we deliver exceptional on-water engagement. 


While boutique in size, we’re proudly anchored in a welcoming, down-to-earth culture that creates an impactful member experience that makes everyone feel at home. 

Membership Categories

Full Membership

Full Membership members are entitled to the following membership privileges at HBYC.


  • Boat on HBYC Register
  • Car Park Access
  • Vote, move, amend motions, nominate others, be appointed to Flag Officer, or General Committee role.
  • Partners of existing full members may become full members at 50% of the current Full Membership subscription. Partners of full members do not pay a nomination fee


What's included in the cost? 


Annual Fee | $1,110

On-Water Fee | $106

Australian Sailing Fee | $88

Key Fob | $45 (not included in the total below)


Total | $1,304 Annually | Monthly $108..68


Nomination Fee | $ 1,110 (first year only)

Family Membership

Family Membership includes one or two adults and youth under the age of 24. Adults have all membership rights, privileges, and liabilities associated with Full Membership. All youth on the family membership have restricted privileges of the club.


What's included in the cost? 


Annual Fee | $1,720

On-Water Fee | $212

Australian Sailing Fee | $176

Key Fob | $45 (not included in the total below)


Total = $2,108 Annually | Monthly $175.70


Crew Membership

Crew Members over age of 30, can take an active role as a crew member in club organised sailing events. (Crew Memberships have non-voting member rights)


What's included in the cost?  


Annual Fee | $555

On-Water Fee | $106

Australian Sailing Fee | $88

Key Fob | $45 (not included in the total below)


Total = $749 Annually | Monthly $62.43

Intermediate Crew Membership

Members between the age of 18-29 years old, can take an active role as a crew member in club organised sailing events. (Intermediate Crew Memberships have non-voting member rights)


What's included in the cost? 


Annual Fee | $277

On-Water Fee | $106

Australian Sailing Fee | $88

Key Fob | $45 (not included in the total below)


Total = $471 Annually | Monthly $49.27

Seasons Pass

Our Seasons Pass includes -  On Water Fees, Crew Membership Fees, and Australian Sailing Fees.


You will receive all membership benefits, plus pre-paid access to most HBYC Boating Academy courses and discounts on the remaining.


What's included in the cost? 


Annual Fee | $1,548

On-Water Fee 

Australian Sailing Fee


Total = $1,548 Annually | Monthly $129

Social Membership

Social Members can enjoy all amenities of the clubhouse.


Annual Fee | $273

Key Fob | $45 (not included in the total below)


Total = $273 Annual Fee | Monthly $22.75

Youth Membership

Youth members (age 7-18), can join our Junior Fleet and learn to sail dinghies in our Discover Sailing Training Program operated by Yachting.


What's included in the cost? 


Annual Fee | $134

Australian Sailing Fee | $44


Total = $178 Annually | Monthly $14.84

Other Boat Related Fees

All prices include GST


MARINA RENTAL

$4,274 per year/ $356.16 per month


HARDSTAND RENTAL

$3,311 per year/ $275.91 per month


SWING MOORING

$2,215 per year/ $184.58 per month


DINGHY RACK

$525 per year/ $43.75 per month


LOCKER

$621 per year/ $51.75 per month Full


SLIP & SCRUB 

  • $430 for boats up to 11 metres
  • $500 for boats over 11 metres 
  • $691 Non-registered Boat Slip & Scrub 

(boat must be on the HBYC Club Register)

YARD CHARGES 

  • $258 1-Day Slip & Return 
  • $63 Weeks 1 & 2  
  • $112 Week 3 
  • $182 Week 4  
  • $252 Week 5 
  • $48 per day | Non-registered Boat Yard  

(standing charges)


BOAT MOVEMENTS 

$130 per hour (labour assistance)


Prop Speed | $137

Apply For Membership

Application Information

To apply for membership, you need to complete the following application form (either PDF download or online). Our membership year is July to June so the prices below are for the full 12-months. Depending on when you join, the fees will be at the pro-rata amount.  


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the HBYC Office at 9397 6393 or email info@hbyc.org.au  


(all memberships are non-refundable upon payment)

Online Membership Application Form

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