Carnarvon Yacht Club

LAT 24°54S LONG 113°39E

LOCATE ON WA NORTH COAST MAP

2 WEST ST,

CARNARVON WA 6701 AUST
PH 08 9941 2565    FAX 08 9941 2565

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Carnarvon Yacht ClubWith banana and mango plantations lining the fertile banks of the Gascoyne River, Carnarvon's agricultural industry provides up to 60% of Perth's winter vegetables. Positioned at the northern end of Shark Bay, winter is the perfect time to enjoy superb sun blessed boating in this regional hub, midway up the West Australian coast.

The Carnarvon Yacht Club thrives because of its core group of members that embrace the club and community spirit.  The club members pooled their talents, and, with the welcome assistance and funding from the Department of Infrastructure (DPI), they set to work on their long awaited marina.  DPI contributed considerable complimentary design and engineering work. Club members undertook fund-raising to add to the Federal Government Grant, with countless sausage sizzles and other fund-raisers, sustaining rolling busy bees to move through construction phases.  The 34 berth marina was constructed in two stages, with stage two completed in 2006.  The marina is now well –utilised by club members with the limited number of berths in high demand. The Club welcomes cruisers and will endeavour to allocate a vacant pen to visitors when available. Entrance to the marina is via the Fascine Channel, which is the main waterway that runs through the centre of the town. Anchorage is possible in the Fascine right outside the club grounds.

CYC is a members' yacht club of the old fashioned kind. Run by members, for members (and visitors too!), volunteers work the bar and undertake club and marina maintenance on a roster system.  The well-equipped clubhouse is positioned right on the Fascine. On Friday nights the club is always open, though they will open up on request on other nights during the busy cruising season (subject to member availability to man the bar). The Galley sells reasonably priced meals at $17 for main course, plus $5 for dessert and coffee/tea in August 2008, and according to one member, has 'the best sponge cakes you have ever eaten'. 

Members and visitors support the often festive Friday night gatherings on the lawn beneath the coconut palms.  Musical instruments are brought along, creating an impromptu jam session, particularly during the busy cruising season (April to October) when the Fascine is filled with visiting vessels.

Club sailing season is from October to late June.
CYC hosts the vessels and crews entered in the Fremantle to Carnarvon Bluewater Classic held every second year.  Windrush State Titles are hosted by CYC.  Contact the club for more details about entering these events.

Hauling Out

There is a concrete hardstand in the club grounds, suitable for doing maintenance on smaller vessels. Hauling out is possible for some vessels,though with many limitations. Currently the only option is by arrangement with the CYC. A crane is used to lift the vessel onto a jinker which needs to be custom built.  Draft and tides will limit most deep draft vessels.

As of August 2008 a hardstand and slipway suitable for recreational vessels was under construction.

Marina Facilities

Marine Services

WET BERTHS
34
WATER AT BERTHS
YES
DRY BERTHS
NIL
POWER AT BERTHS
YES
DEPTH AT LAT
1.6m
3 PHASE POWER
NO
MAX BERTH LENGTH
12m
LPG AVAIL
NO
MONITOR VHF
NO
FUEL AVAIL
NO
OFFICE HOURS
CONTACT CLUB
SHOWERS
YES
INDUSTRY MEMBER
AYF
LAUNDRY
YES
SEWAGE PUMP OUT
NO
WIFI INTERNET
NO
HAUL OUT / SLIPWAY
YES
CHANDLERY
1km AWAY
HARD STAND
YES
CLUB BAR
YES
BOAT RAMP
YES
RESTAURANT
FRIDAY NIGHTS
CARPARK & DOCK SECURITY
YES
  
COASTGUARD
VMR CARNARVON VHF16
  
 
There are no marine trades located onsite. Contact Carnarvon Yacht Club for recommendations for marine services nearby.


Recommended Cruising Guides


West Australian Cruising

 

 

Local Essentials

  
Bus / Train / Ferry
 No local bus service. Greyhound coaches service Carnarvon
Car Hire
 Avis Car Hire has a Carnarvon branch
Airport Carnarvon Airport, James St Carnarvon
Hotel Accommodation
 Best Western Hospitality Inn is adjacent to the Carnarvon Yacht Club
Medical Centre
 Carnarvon Regional Hospital, Cleaver St Carnarvon
Supermarket
 Boulevard Shopping Centre, in Robinson St has a Woolworths and is about a 20 minute walk from the yacht club
Dining Out
 Try Robinson St for restaurants, takeaways and hotel for counter meals

Visitor Centre

Carnarvon Visitor Centre Robinson St

 

Reasons to Linger

  

Explore

Hire a car and drive north to Gnarloo and Quobba stations.  Along the way you'll find a memorial plaque marking the tragic loss of HMAS Sydney during WW2 (the wreck location was unknown until early 2008).  If the swell's up stop at the blowholes, but beware of king waves that smash into this coast.  Beachside shacks at Quobba overlook a sheltered bay, which has astounding coral gardens, easily accessible to snorkellers.

Eat

Feast on locally caught blue swimmer crabs at the Crab Shack on the Harbour Rd. Crab eating can be a messy experience: leave your glamour clothes onboard and dress casual.

Shop

Farmers Markets run from May to October. Buy fresh produce direct from the plantation owners, with plenty of variety including an abundance of Asian fruits and vegetables.

Enjoy

Cruise to Red Cliff Bay Bernier Island to anchor beneath wind-sculpted dunes tumbling into a turquoise sea (suitable in S/SW winds). Read up on the rather barbaric history in the Carnarvon Library. During the early 1900's the government of the day established hospitals on Bernier and adjacent Dorrier Is for indigenous patients suffering from infectious diseases.

Join the Locals

Cruisers are welcome, indeed encouraged, to join in club races and "cruises in company".  Racing is a very sociable affair. CYC members are keen kayakers and hold events on the Fascine Channel and Gascoyne River. Visitors are welcome to join in with their dinghies (outboards permitted!)

   


Updated November 2009


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