Sailing club

Somerton Yacht Club

Somerton Park, SA

Somerton Yacht Club is listed by YouSail as a Dinghy in Somerton Park, SA. Its listed boat classes include Dinghy. Check the club directly for current programs, facilities and membership details.

Dinghy
Junior learning listed
South Australia

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Somerton Yacht Club

Somerton Yacht Club contact details

Club facts and photos come from YouSail. The import date records when we received the data, not when each club detail was verified. Confirm current programs, fees and access with the club.

YouSail data imported 17 Oct 2026.

cnr Esplanade & College Road Somerton Park SA 5044

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Location guide

Where to find Somerton Yacht Club

Listed address: cnr Esplanade & College Road Somerton Park SA 5044, Somerton Park, SA, 5044, Australia

Sailing region: South Australia

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 club is situated on the Esplanade at Somerton Park, with direct beach access onto the coastal waters of Gulf St Vincent. Sailing activities are organised from the club’s beach and rigging lawn area on the Somerton shoreline.

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: South Australia
Club type: Dinghy
Australian Sailing affiliation reported by YouSail: Affiliated · 2025-26
Boat or club category reported by YouSail: 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

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The detailed sections below were adapted from YouSail’s earlier profile and are maintained separately from the live directory facts above. Confirm time-sensitive details with the club.

Training and sailing programs

Somerton runs training and coaching sessions, Try Sailing days and organised training during the sailing season (Saturdays, October to Easter). The club publishes a seasonal sailing programme and uses the Sailor/Mysailingclub platform for results and notices of race and sailing instructions.

Club history

Somerton Yacht Club developed from the Broadway Yacht Squadron (also known as Broadway Sailing Club) which operated in the late 1930s and early 1940s. After World War II the local sailing community sought a more structured club and Somerton Yacht Club was established; the current facility on the Esplanade at Somerton was established in the early 1950s. The club continues to operate with a community and family focus.

Details to confirm with Somerton Yacht Club

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 Somerton Park 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 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 Somerton Yacht Club

How do I arrange a first visit to Somerton Yacht Club?

Contact Somerton Yacht Club 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 Somerton Park, SA. A directory listing does not confirm a booking.

Are beginner lessons and boat access confirmed at Somerton Yacht Club?

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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