Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
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    • HOME
    • Club
      • MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS
      • BOOK A FUNCTION
      • HBYC FOUNDATION
      • GEN. COMMITTEE & STAFF
      • HISTORY OF HBYC
      • RACE HISTORIES
      • SPONSORS
      • MEMBER SECTION
      • CONST | BY-LAWS | POLICY
      • AGM MINUTES
      • STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
    • News
      • LATEST NEWS
      • PRESENTATIONS
      • E-NEWSLETTER
      • PHOTO GALLERY
    • CALENDAR
    • Racing
      • OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD
      • NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
      • KB |RESULTS /ENTRY /START
      • PROTEST | REDRESS
      • KEELBOAT RACE DOCUMENTS
      • DINGHY RACE DOCUMENTS
      • HANDICAPPING
      • CREW/BOAT DECLARATION
      • NON-MEMBER SAIL PASS
      • CREW WANTED
      • RRS | POLICIES | OHE&S
      • START BOAT ROSTER
      • YOUTH KEELBOAT SQUAD
      • RADIO CONTROL FLEET
    • LEARN TO SAIL
    • CRUISING and WEATHER
      • CRUISING
      • Melbourne 7 day Forecast
      • WINDS
      • TIDES AND RADAR
  • HOME
  • Club
    • MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS
    • BOOK A FUNCTION
    • HBYC FOUNDATION
    • GEN. COMMITTEE & STAFF
    • HISTORY OF HBYC
    • RACE HISTORIES
    • SPONSORS
    • MEMBER SECTION
    • CONST | BY-LAWS | POLICY
    • AGM MINUTES
    • STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
  • News
    • LATEST NEWS
    • PRESENTATIONS
    • E-NEWSLETTER
    • PHOTO GALLERY
  • CALENDAR
  • Racing
    • OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD
    • NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
    • KB |RESULTS /ENTRY /START
    • PROTEST | REDRESS
    • KEELBOAT RACE DOCUMENTS
    • DINGHY RACE DOCUMENTS
    • HANDICAPPING
    • CREW/BOAT DECLARATION
    • NON-MEMBER SAIL PASS
    • CREW WANTED
    • RRS | POLICIES | OHE&S
    • START BOAT ROSTER
    • YOUTH KEELBOAT SQUAD
    • RADIO CONTROL FLEET
  • LEARN TO SAIL
  • CRUISING and WEATHER
    • CRUISING
    • Melbourne 7 day Forecast
    • WINDS
    • TIDES AND RADAR

MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS

WELCOME TO HBYC COMMUNTY

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


Annual Fee | $1,260

Monthly Fee | $105
Nomination Fee | $ 1,072 (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.


Annual Fee | $2,038

Monthly Fee | $170

Nomination Fee | $1,072 (first year only) 

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)


Annual Fee | $724

Monthly Fee | $60

INTERMEDIATE CREW MEMBERSHIP

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


Annual Fee | $456

Monthly Fee | $38 

SEASONS PASS

Our Season Pass is an optional addition to the Intermediate, or Crew Memberships.

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


Annual Fee | $1,548

Monthly Fee | $129 

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP

Social Members can enjoy all amenities of the clubhouse.


Annual Fee | $264

Monthly Fee | $22 

YOUTH MEMBERSHIP

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


Annual Fee | $172

Monthly Fee | $14

OTHER BOAT RELATED FEES

All prices include GST


MARINA RENTAL

$4,129 per year/ $344 per month


HARDSTAND RENTAL

$3,199 per year/ $266 per month


SWING MOORING

$2,140 per year/ $178 per month


DINGHY RACK

$495 per year/ $41 per month


LOCKER

$550 per year/ $46 per month Full


SLIP & SCRUB 

  • $415 for boats up to 11 metres
  • $483 for boats over 11 metres 
  • $691 Non-registered Boat Slip & Scrub 

(boat must be on the HBYC Club Register)
 

YARD CHARGES 

  • $182 1-Day Slip | Weeks 1 & 2  
  • $49 Week 3 
  • $91 Week 4  
  • $161 Week 5 
  • $224 (thereafter) 
  • $48 per day | Non-registered Boat Yard  

(standing charges)


BOAT MOVEMENTS 

$100 per hour (labour assistance)


Prop Speed | $120

2026 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP

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  

Welcome to Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing sailing, cruising, and social opportunities for all ages, focusing on community inclusivity, and improving facilities for a sustainable future, and progressive while honoring tradition. 


AREAS OF FOCUS


  • Community & Inclusivity
  • Sailing & Socials
  • Facilities & Growth
  • Youth Development 
  • Sustainability 


Thank you for visiting our website and learning more about our cause.

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DOWNLOAD MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

2026 Membership Form Blank Template (docx)

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