Sailing club

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Kirribilli, NSW

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron is listed by YouSail as a Yacht Club (mixed keelboat+dinghy) in Kirribilli, NSW. Its listed boat classes include Yacht Club (mixed keelboat+dinghy). Check the club directly for current programs, facilities and membership details.

Yacht Club (mixed keelboat+dinghy)
Junior learning listed
Sydney Harbour / New South Wales

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Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron contact details

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YouSail data imported 17 Oct 2026.

33 Peel Street, Kirribilli NSW 2061

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Location guide

Where to find Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Listed address: 33 Peel Street, Kirribilli NSW 2061, Kirribilli, NSW, 2061, Australia

Sailing region: Sydney Harbour / New South Wales

Club racing, training and storage may use a different gate, beach or launching area. Confirm the meeting point with the club before travelling.

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Sailing waters

The Squadron fronts Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson) at Kirribilli, providing immediate access to busy harbour waters used for club racing, twilight series and major regattas. The Club’s waterfront includes pontoons, slipways, travel lift and hardstand facilities at its Kirribilli site.

Club details, boat categories and facilities

A broad category such as “Dinghy” or “Yacht Club” does not confirm specific active fleets. An affiliation season is shown as supplied by YouSail; an older season does not establish current affiliation.

Region: Sydney Harbour / New South Wales
Club type: Yacht Club (mixed keelboat+dinghy)
Australian Sailing affiliation reported by YouSail: Affiliated · 2025-26
Boat or club category reported by YouSail: Yacht Club (mixed keelboat+dinghy)
Kids learn to sail: Available
Membership applications: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Organised racing: Yes
Social sailing: Yes
Accessibility information: Not verified
Boat storage: Not verified
Launching facilities: Not verified
Bar or restaurant: Not verified

Club activities and services

Sailing club

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About Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Private members yacht club on Sydney Harbour (Kirribilli) offering an extensive club program and waterfront facilities. The Squadron runs a year-round sailing program and Academy with learn-to-sail and performance pathways, organises regattas and events, and provides dining, accommodation and function spaces. Waterfront services include an 18-tonne travel lift, jib and mast cranes, fuel (diesel and premium unleaded), pump-out, storage for one-design vessels, a members' workshop and access to a range of onsite marine contractors. The club also provides yacht repair services including haul-out/slip work, antifouling application, topsides polishing, prop maintenance and through-hull checks.

The club is associated with the Sydney Harbour sailing area. Directory classification: Yacht Club. Commonly listed classes or sailing focus include Keelboats, Dinghies. Current sailing-directory information indicates junior or learn-to-sail activity. It appears on Australian Sailing's 2026-27 affiliation update in Band 1. Public contact information is available via phone, email, website.

Training and sailing programs

The RSYS Sailing Academy delivers Discover Sailing and youth pathways (including Tackers and junior development programs), keelboat courses and ancillary courses that support members and non‑members to learn sailing skills and progress to performance squads and competitive racing.

Club history

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron was established in 1862 and has played a prominent role in Australian sailing history. The Club has hosted significant events since the 19th century and has a documented legacy of members competing in national and international championships and early Australian challenges for the America's Cup.

Details to confirm with Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

YouSail has not confirmed the following fields. This does not mean the facility is unavailable.

Accessibility information
Boat storage
Launching facilities
Bar or restaurant

Include the relevant questions in your enquiry and ask for the current arrangement for your boat, dates and access needs.

Membership and visiting requirements

Use Kirribilli as the starting point for your travel check. Confirm the actual meeting point for your intended activity; it may differ from the club’s postal address. Include preparation and pack-up when comparing the journey with other clubs.

YouSail records the boat or club category as Yacht Club (mixed keelboat+dinghy). Ask which are currently active on the day you can attend, whether there is a suitable learner or crew pathway, and what equipment you would need.

Use the first-enquiry template to get a clear reply, then take the visit scorecard to compare boat access, the calendar and the complete joining arrangement.

Planning a visit to Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

How do I arrange a first visit to Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron?

Contact Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron through its current official contact details and describe your experience, dates and intended activity. Ask for the meeting point, equipment arrangements and the next suitable session in Kirribilli, NSW. A directory listing does not confirm a booking.

Are beginner lessons and boat access confirmed at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron?

The YouSail record describes junior learning as: Available. Confirm the current intake, age requirements and equipment directly. Adult lessons and general club-boat access are separate questions.

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