What is Garden Island Yacht Club (GIYC) about?

We are Adelaide's friendliest yacht club for sailing and boating enthusiasts, founded in 1978 with a welcoming, volunteer-run atmosphere.

What facilities does GIYC offer?

We have marinas, hardstand space, slipways, workshops, and a fine clubhouse so members have pretty much everything they need for sailing and boating.

How can I find out about membership?

For membership queries, email our secretariat at secretary@gardenislandyc.com and you can also use the application forms for 2024 / 2025.

Garden Island Yacht Club

Welcome to Garden Island Yacht Club (GIYC), Adelaide's friendliest yacht club for sailing enthusiasts. Founded in 1978, GIYC was established as an affordable club for sailing and boating enthusiasts. Over the years, it has transformed into a comprehensive facility, offering marinas, spacious hardstand areas, slipways, workshops, and a beautiful clubhouse. GIYC has everything that sailing and boating enthusiasts could possibly need.

What sets GIYC apart is the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by its friendly members. The club is entirely run by volunteers, who take pride in ensuring that everyone feels at home. Located close to the Barker Inlet dolphin sanctuary, members often have the opportunity to interact with these incredible marine creatures while enjoying their favourite water sports.

Although GIYC is situated in a mangrove environment subjected to tides, the waters of the Barker Inlet, St Kilda basin, and Section Bank provide sheltered sailing with favourable winds and minimal swells. Many members love sailing the gulfs, making stops at the clubs in North Haven before crossing and returning. The club organises various events, including cruising in company and casual racing, which offer an excellent chance to get to know the club, its waters, and learn tricks and techniques to enhance your sailing experience.

Working 'bees' at GIYC are characterised by a strong sense of camaraderie and social interaction. Members have the opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of the club while reducing their fees. Friday club nights and formal functions are always enjoyable, with catering provided by our large commercial-sized kitchen and a cosy bar. To ensure security, the club has an on-site caretaker, gate keys, and cameras.

If you're curious about the facilities at GIYC, we invite you to contact us for a guided tour. During your visit, you might even catch a glimpse of dolphins fishing around our marinas, adding to the unparalleled charm of our location.

GIYC is a member of Australian Sailing, the sport's representative body in Australia. All our members are covered by Australian Sailing's personal injury insurance scheme. We also have a helpful and friendly secretariat to assist with any membership queries.

To become a member of GIYC, please refer to the application forms and fee structure for the 2022/2023 season, which can be found on our website. We welcome full members, associate members, partner members, and boat approvals.

For any inquiries or further information, please reach out to our dedicated secretary via email at secretary@gardenislandyc. Com.

Garden Island Yacht Club can be found at PO Box 1531, Port Adelaide SA5015. We look forward to welcoming you into our vibrant and passionate community of sailing enthusiasts at GIYC.