Welcome to the Whitsunday Sailing Club
Welcome to the Whitsunday Sailing Club – the place many locals call ‘the best spot in town’. Situated right on the point in Airlie Beach with stunning water views, the Club has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Famous for Airlie Beach Race Week, the Sail Airlie Off Beach Easter Regatta and the Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre, the club is situated right on the point in Airlie Beach with stunning water views and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and also features the must-see Balinese Pavilion.
Protected by the Great Barrier Reef – with calm waters, safe anchorages and line-of-sight navigation – the Whitsunday islands are one of the most enjoyable sailing grounds in the world. The mission of the club is to encourage the involvement, enthusiasm and friendship that comes from sailing in this spectacular environment.
An active race program exists for off-beach and off-shore sailors and includes major regattas, competitive local fixtures and comprehensive training courses for adults and juniors.
Social facilities include a bar, bistro, pokies, keno, event catering, function and training rooms and a waterside pavilion suitable for many kinds of functions.
The Galley Bistro offers great value, seasonally designed menus and an all weather balcony to enjoy the waterside location. Lunch and dinner is served seven days a week, 363 days a year.
Our Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre offers a wide variety of safety and sailing courses ranging from boat licences to Master 5 certification.
Latest News
Sail Airlie Notice of Race
Sail Airlie Notice of Race The Notice of Race for the 2022 Sail Airlie regatta, to be held over Easter, 16 - 18 April 2022 has now been published, and entries are now open. Unfortunately, due to ongoing construction works at the club, we are unable to offer on site...
Champion of Champions Regatta
Who is the real champion of the club? Here is a chance to find out in an entertaining, competitive event to be conducted over the weekend 5 & 6 March 2022. It is an “Elimination Round Robin” event, leading to a grand final of three remaining competitors. Are you a...
Interclub Challenge Notice Of Race
The Notice of Race for the "Tackle World Bowen Interclub Challenge" races at NQCYC has been published for download. To enter complete the nomination form and return to NQCYC. Click or tap the button below: [button...
First entrant fired up for Airlie Beach Race Week
Mako, the much travelled Sydney 40 owned by a Newcastle, NSW syndicate is officially the first entry received for Airlie Beach Race Week 2022, which will be held in the Whitsunday Islands from 11 to 18 August. Entered by Newcastle Cruising Yacht (NCYC) CEO, Paul...
Discover Sailing Day – 20 February
Come on over to Whitsunday sailing Club, your local sailing club at Airlie Beach and experience how much fun sailing is! It's a great way to find out about sailing, spending a free, enjoyable day at the club, and sharing your first sail with your family and friends....
Season Opening Day – 26 January 2022
Come down to your club on Australia Day to celebrate the start of the 2022 Sailing Season. Bring your friends to our Come &Try Sailing! Check out the Blessing of the Fleet in front of the rock wall. Get involved in the twilight race from 3:00pm! Or just come...
School Holiday Programs
WSC is conducting soome school holiday programs for all age groups 8 plus. The next courses are: Tackers 2 (8 - 13 Years) - 10- 14 January Adult (14 Years plus) - 10 - 14 January Click or tap the button below to register. [button...
Powerboat Handling Course – 15 January 2022
We will be conducting a powerboat handling course at WSC on Saturday 15 January from 9:00 to 17:00. This one-day course is designed to improve your boat handling skills, especially in confined areas such as marinas and in swell and waves. You will also learn more...
Dinghy Sailing Instructor & Assistant Dinghy Instructor Course at WSC
A Dinghy Sailing Instructor & Assistant Dinghy Instructor course will be run at WSC over the weekend 23 - 23 January 2022. Dinghy Instructor Course Prerequisites Be 16 years old and Water Confident Comply with the State/Territory legislation including, but not...
Holiday Tackers Program
Mums and Dads this is a great way to get your Christmas shopping done in secrecy! Book your child into the Whitsunday Sailing Club Christmas Tackers 1 five day fun, safe, introductory course into sailing for children aged 7-12. They don’t need any experience - and...
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