Mission

The first club facilities, built by members, were completed in 1961. The ethos of "family and active member participation" continues to the present day. Altona Yacht Club is a 100% volunteer run organisation, with the majority of members and participants calling the Western Suburbs home.

Our mission is to:
Promote - the sport of sailing to our community
Offer pathways - to participation through structured training and support for new sailors
Engage - with local clubs and community groups for mutual support and benefit
Host - well managed training, racing, events and regattas via highly competent volunteer support crews
Build - a friendly and welcoming club family
Sustain - a club for future generations

History

Altona Yacht Club was established in 1953 as a family small boat sailing club serving the local community. The policy of family membership participation was quickly established and this is still a feature of the club today.

The club grew slowly during the first six years, mainly through lack of club rooms and boat accommodation, but with the assistance of the Altona City Council permanent premises were obtained in Cresser Reserve.

A club house was commenced in 1959 and the first stage completed in 1961. Since this time membership has grown steadily and with the voluntary help of the members and proper budgeting many additional facilities have been provided.

Our Club

Altona Yacht Club is a family-friendly, inclusive, and welcoming to newcomers sailing club Melbourne's western suburb.          

Club racing is held on Saturday afternoons from October to May.

The club offers safe launching and retrieving facilities, in all wind directions and almost all wind strengths, for both ‘off the Beach’ boats and trailerables with a safe harbour adjacent to the club.

A magnificent view of the city can be seen from the first floor observation room, which provides a complete view of the whole course area, adjacent to the race control tower.