Update on Hire Fees

As part of our commitment to maintaining a high-quality, accessible fleet, the club has introduced a modest hire fee for casual use of club-owned dinghies (Optimist, Pacer, and ILCA). This change helps support the growing demand for use and the increasing cost of maintenance and repairs.

When does the hire fee apply?

• Hire fees apply when using a club dinghy outside of a structured, fee-paying course or program.

• No hire fee is charged when the boat is used as part of a paid course (e.g. Tackers, Learn to Sail, Learn to Race).

Why introduce a fee?

• To support sustainable maintenance and replacement of the club fleet

• To ensure boats remain safe, reliable, and accessible

• To keep membership and course fees affordable by sharing costs fairly among users

Keeping Sailing Affordable

We remain committed to offering low-cost opportunities for members to:

• Try sailing for the first time

• Transition into regular club racing

• Explore different classes before purchasing a boat

Our goal is to make sure every member has access to well-maintained equipment at a fair and reasonable cost.

If you have questions about hire fees or how to access a club dinghy, please contact the Sailing Office or speak to a staff member.

To book an RGYC Optimist, Pacer or ILCA, please LOG IN via the link in the top right of the screen.
Please note, these are your Australian Sailing login details.
If you do not know these details, click the LOG IN link and then click FORGOT LOGIN DETAILS?

BOOKINGS

RGYC's club boats can be hired during the following times:

• During club programed training and support sessions
• During RGYC racing sessions
• During Sailing Office hours
  Tuesday - Friday 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
  Saturday 09:00 am - 12:30 pm
• When a support vessel (can be another sailing boat) is on the water outside of these hours

Booking confirmation will be made via email, and one of our Sailing Office staff or Off-the-beach members will be in touch with you to coordinate accessing the boat and sails.

Booking must be made at least 24 hours in advance and be approved by the Sailing Office prior to use.

Bookings must be made by a financial RGYC Member. The boat must be under the control of the booking member at all times. Any non-members must have a Day Membership via the purchase of a SailPass for the day of use.

If you have any questions about the hiring process, please contact the Sailing Office on (03) 5229 3705.