Notice of DBCYA 2024 AGM
All Full members are encouraged to attend. MANAGEMENT COMMITEE POSTION NOMINATION FORM 2024 All Management Committee positions are open to finanical Full members.…
DetailsLongrass’ Latest Adventures – Darwin to Rabul, PNG Aug- Nov 2023
Kris Larsen, aka Kris Longrass, shares his navigational journey and insights from Darwin to PNG. Longrass’ Latest Adventures – Darwin to Rabul, PNG, Aug – Nov 2023
DetailsDinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Goes Dog Friendly.
It is with great pleasure that we announce the opening of our recently upgraded lawn area! There’s a larger functional space and we’ve added more seating options to maximise your…
DetailsDBCYA Kitchen Catering Contract Available
Expressions of Interest are being sought for a motivated and suitably experienced Catering Contractor to provide dinner seven days to our 1800 strong membership plus visitors. Opportunity exists to also…
DetailsDBCYA Member Bob Colman earns NT Lifetime Achievement Award
We are pleased to announce Bob Colman has been awarded Australian Sailing’s NT Lifetime Achievement Award for his long-term dedicated contribution to DBCYA, promoting sailing in the NT and…
DetailsNotice of 2023 DBCYA AGM – 1030hrs Sunday 22 Oct 2023
Nominations for Management Committee positions have now closed. All positions are filled uncontested except for Public Officer (no nominations) and ordinary Committee Person (5 nominations received for 4 positions –…
Details2023 Spice Islands Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race – live tracking
Follow the participants in real time and view their race course here with YB Trackers. Race commences 10am Sat 05 Aug 2023. More race info here.
DetailsSeeking Catering Contractor to operate the Club’s Kitchen
Expressions of Interest are being sought for a motivated and suitably experienced Catering Contractor to provide dinner seven days to our 1800 strong members plus visitors. Opportunity exists to also…
DetailsNotice of DBCYA 2022 AGM
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 1100HRS SUN 16 OCT 2022 AT THE DBCYA CLUBHOUSE All senior members are encouraged to consider nominating for a Management Committee position. Nomination forms are available across…
DetailsSAILOR’S STORIES: Born Again Sailor, By Anon DBCYA Member
A short true story from early Darwin days, as old by one our our longer serving DBCYA members. The Born Again Sailor – Anon DBCYA Member – June 2021
DetailsDeparting long-term yacht race participant Louise Becker shares her story
Last Sunday I was received a lovely and overwhelming surprise farewell from Dinah Beach as I completed my last Wet Season Race. True to form it was memorable sail…
DetailsNT Womens Keelboat Regatta Wrap – Louise Becker
Congratulations to Louise Becker for winning the cruising division of this event. here’s a little wrap from the champ herself: NTWKR Wrap by Louise Becker Gallery 1 – photos provided…
DetailsSydney to Hobart 2019 Wrap by Bob Colman, DBCYA Vice Commodore
Congrats to Vice Commodore Bob Colman who has just finished his third Sydney to Hobart yacht race in what has been described as Champion Sailing. HIs wrap of the race…
DetailsDining Survey – The Chippy @ Dinah Beach
Members are invited to have their say about what they like, what they don’t like and what would make their dining experience better through a 4 minute survey. Click on…
DetailsTiwi Islands Yacht Race Sat 08 June – Entries now open
DBCYA is pleased to advise it is now hosting the iconic Tiwi Islands Yacht Race and registration is open. For more info, notice of race and to register, please click…
Details* NEW EVENT* Boat Yard Long Table Dinner and Dance – Sat 18 May 2019
A SIMPLY MAGICAL EVENING IN THE RE-IMAGINED BOAT YARD, A BRAND NEW DARWIN SOCIAL EVENT purchase Dinner Tickets SAVE $5 PER TICKET BY BOOKING BEFORE 15 APRIL 2019
DetailsDBCYA CONSTITUTION DRAFT AMENDMENTS – Member Consultation Period Open until 08 March 2019
MEMBER CONSULTATION PERIOD – NOW UNTIL 08 MARCH INFORMAL Q & A SESSION – 5PM MON 18 FEB A draft revision of our existing constitution has been compiled to modernize phraseology,…
DetailsDBCYA STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT – Member Consultation Period Open until 08 March 2019 – Member Survey
MEMBER SURVEY – NOW UNTIL 08 MARCH CONSULTATION SESSIONS – 25 AND 28 FEB DBCYA has engaged the services of an experienced external consultant, Peter Shepherd, to prepare the Club’s…
DetailsAustralia Day Stern Chaser Race is back!
Decorate your vessel and crew! A fun day on the water and back at the clubhouse. Race registration – 6pm Friday 25 Jan at the clubhouse, or register online. Handicaps…
DetailsDarwin Port Maintenance Dredging (13 Nov – 02 Dec 2018) – Info for Sailors
Maintenance will be happening at East Arm Wharf 16 – 21 Nov 2018, at the Marine Supply Base 22 – 25 Nov and Fort Hill Wharf 28 Nov – 02…
DetailsNotice of DBCYA AGM 1000hrs 07 October 2018
All senior members encouraged to attend to hear club updates and vote for your 2018-19 management committee. All Management Committee positions open – anyone wishing to apply can download a…
Details2018 Management Committee Position Nominations now open
Clubs thrive on the dedicated input of positive people who put the time and effort in so that others can relax and enjoy a smooth running club. If you have…
DetailsMembership Renewals now possible online
All memberships expire 30 June each year and members are gently reminded that the time to renew is now. We hope you wish to enjoy our practical facilities and relaxed amenities for…
DetailsNotice of SGM – 1000hrs Sun 24 June 2018 – Agenda: Lot 7303
All senior members are encouraged to attend an information session regarding the opportunity to apply to obtain the end section of the land and waterway seaward past our new carpark…
DetailsNotice of SGM and Agenda – 1100hrs Sunday 08 April
As per the DBCYA Constitution clause 13.2, The Management Committee is convening an SGM upon receiving a requisition in writing of not less than 10% of the Senior Members of…
DetailsDinah now re-open after cyclone Marcus
This is to advise that DBCYA, as of 5pm Saturday 17 March, is re-open for business and The Chippy is serving a basic menu. Please only drive if safe. Hope…
DetailsSGM 1100hrs Sunday 04 March 2018
Senior members are encouraged to attend to hear club updates and vote on proposed membership fees and a change to the DBCYA Constitution regarding eligibility for the 50% membership discount.…
DetailsPontoon temporarily out of action in early Jan 2018
Pontoon users please take note that the pontoon is to be disconnected from its chains and temporarily relocated alongside the wharf so that silt removal works around the pontoon (not…
DetailsFestive atmosphere for Annie Gastin’s swing blues and jazz band Hotel Red – Sat 02 Dec
Kick off the festive Xmas month with an evening of first class swing jazz n’ blues with Annie Gastin’s band Hotel Red. They worked up a storm for our 35th…
DetailsThe Chippy – Opening Launch Party Sat 04 November
— Fish n Chip Orders call 8981 9724 — Darwin’s first traditional Fish and Chip Shop, ‘The Chippy Dinah Beach’ has opened for business at Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association.…
DetailsConfirmed nominees for DBCYA Management Committee
Nominations received as at 10am Thurs 21 September: Jim Grierson – Commodore Joy Eggenhuizen – Vice Commodore Bob Kerr – Public Officer Glen Stanford – Treasurer Suzie Frood – Secretary…
DetailsAGM Agenda – 1000hrs Sun 24 Sept 2017
AGENDA: 1) Ratify minutes from the 2016 AGM and 4 x 2017 SGMs 2) Committee and audit reports – Commodore Report / Vice Commodore Report / Treasurer Report 3) Special…
Details‘Social Facilities’ Survey now open
Senior and social members and visitors to DBCYA over the past six months are encouraged to complete a short, 10 question survey about the bar, entertainment and kitchen so we can…
DetailsAGM – 1000hrs Sun 24 Sept – Nominations for committee positions now open
All senior members wishing to nominate for a management commttee position must complete a nomination form available on the link below or from the DBCYA bar. AGM Nomination Form 2017…
DetailsNOTICE OF UPCOMING SGM – 1100hrs Sunday 14 May
Yep, another SGM, this time for senior members to vote on their preferred option regarding the potential strengthening and relocation of the wall between the pontoon basin and the grassed…
DetailsDarwin 4 Wheel Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser 08 April 2017
A fun fundraiser which will have you driving around Darwin solving challenges and puzzles, then back to Dinah Beach for live music, BBQ, raffles, auctions and winners presentation. Great day…
DetailsRIP Captain Seaweed 16/09/1936 – 09/01/2017
Club members farewelled Lars Ekener, or as more fondly known, Captain Seaweed on 04 February at a special memorial service at Thorak Funeral Parlour and wake at Dinah Beach Cruising…
DetailsNEW CARPARK OPENS
DBCYA is pleased to announce the opening of its new 60 bay car park, to provide much needed additional parking for members and guests. Built on previously underutilised club land,…
DetailsTHE GALLEY RE-OPENS MONDAY 28 NOVEMBER WITH A NEW CATERER AND BRAND NEW MENU
DBCYA is pleased to welcome Michelle Border as our new catering contractor. Michelle and her team are super keen to start delivering delicious healthy cooked meals at prices to suit…
DetailsA DBCYA FIRST: $20,000 PRIZE POOL FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE WET SEASON RACE SERIES
DBCYA is pleased to announce an awesome prize package for participants taking part in this yea’rs race series. $20,000 of Raymarine electrical equipment will be given away all throughout…
DetailsInvitation for Expression of Interest – DBCYA Catering Contract
We are looking for an enthusiastic caterer to take over the catering contract here in the DBCYA Kitchen, affectionately know as ‘The Galley’. The Galley is undergoing a refurbishment commencing…
DetailsNotice of DBCYA AGM 10am 25 Sept 2016. Management Committee nomination forms, agenda, financials
Senior financial members wishing to give some time back to their favourite club are encouraged to apply for a position on the Management Committee by completing the below application form.…
DetailsDarwin to Ambon Yacht Race and Rally Record Broken
Congratulations to Hong Kong based yacht ‘Antipodes’ (skipper Geoff Hill), taking line honours for the 2016 Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race and Rally in a record time of 52 hrs…
DetailsDBCYA Memberships Are Now Due
All DBCYA memberships expire on 30 June, so pop down to the bar to renew for another year. As of 01 July, only those that have renewed are eligible for…
DetailsDBCYA hosts Marine Auction Sunday 29 May
Open to all – a great opportunity to sell unwanted items or grab a bargain. Lots of items for sale including abandoned dinghies, a mast, winches, lots of marine accessories and even…
DetailsOrdinary Committee Member positions (2) currently available
2 x Ordinary Committee Member positions are currently available – please download the MC Application Form 2016 if interested in applying. Open to financial senior members only. Applications close 13 May 2016.
2015-16 Wet Season Race Series Winners
Let it hereby be known for ever more that the following skippers were indeed worthy deserving winners of their awards:
Seeking All-Ladies Crew for Darwin to Ambon Race and Rally
Expressions of Interest are being sought for experienced female sailors up for a sailing adventure with 5 other like minded ladies in this year’s Ambon race. Sailing on board the yacht ‘Raucous’,…
DetailsThe Very Special DBCYA Bogan Bingo Show – Sat 23 April
Get your Bogan on and come down to the Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association for an hilarious night of raw Aussie entertainment. It’s Bingo with attitude – plus there’s prizes…
DetailsDBCYA Pop Up Quiz Nite – Tues 22 March
Another quirky quiz night is not far away – this time with a brand new host. Click here for all the specs and info. Free entry.
DetailsPontoon Walkway back in action
Storm damage repairs that occurred in late January plus additional repairs and maintenance have now been conducted and the walkway has now been repositioned back onto the wharf and pontoon, much to…
DetailsDevelopments in Progress – new web page
DBCYA has created a new web page called Developments in Progress (Under the ‘About the Club’ tab) to keep members informed of upcoming proposed and actual developments and how they…
DetailsDBCYA Notice of SGM / Agenda
Scheduled for Sunday 07 February, 1000hrs at the Clubhouse. NOTICE SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING 07 02 16
DetailsThe latest Coastal Passage Newlsetter is out, containing an article by DBCYA member Tony Beks.
The Coastal Passage is an online publication full of adventure stories, places to visit, yachting developments and useful tips for cruising yachties. It’s been three months since the last issue,…
DetailsPatriotic fun in the sun with the Australia Day Sternchaser Race
What better way to celebrate the Australian way of life than an afternoon chasing the wind, entertaining some friendly rivalry, catching up with friends and listening to some fine music with Legs…
DetailsTribute Concert for Reggae Dave Sat 16 Jan
Darwin performers unite under one canvas roof to pay tribute to the great man of reggae. Seven hours of some of the best music Darwin will offer this weekend to…
DetailsHappy New Year to all our members
DBCYA management would like to wish all our members a super successful 2016 year both on the water and on the land.
DLPE Cyclone Procedure Plan 2015-2016
For Frances Bay Mooring Basin, Fisherman’s Wharf, Raptis Wharf, Hornibrooks Wharf and Pontoon, Sadgroves Creek Moorings. DLPE Cyclone Procedure Plan 2015-2016
DetailsThe Love Boat – NYE Event @ Dinah
Get dressed in your finest Captain’s outfit, or come ready for a fun cruise on the high seas! Prizes for best dressed. Live music with the Blu Funk band, featuring…
DetailsXmas Eve Open Mic Nite
Spread the cheer by performing or listening in at our special Xmas Eve jam sesh from 7pm.
DetailsDBCYA Newsletter #3, Dec 2015 out now
The latest Club news, including upcoming entertainment, developments, committee and finance reports and fun stories and adventures. View the digital version here in colour or pick up a takeaway B&W copy at…
DetailsFun for the Dinah Minors at Free DBCYA Children’s Christmas Party
All senior and social DBCYA members are invited to bring their children to Dinah Beach for a fun afternoon of activities on the club. Bookings are required – registrations are being accepted…
DetailsFree Yachting NT membership for all DBCYA senior members
DBCYA has an umbrella membership with Yachting NT (the Territory branch of Yachting Australia) and as such all DBCYA senior members are entitled to become club members of Yachting NT free of…
DetailsSign-on for first race Friday 6 November
The race season is upon us! Looking forward to catching up with seasoned yachties and meeting newcomers this Friday 6 November at 6pm for the sign-on. For those unable to make…
DetailsWet Season Race Series dates announced
The storm season approaches and with it the opportunity to get out on the water, test your navigation skills, take part in some friendly rivalry and enjoy the camaraderie back…
Details2015 Darwin to Ambon Race Results
24 yachts took part in this year’s international yacht race north from Darwin through Indonesia to Ambon. Entrants from the UK, USA, Sweden, Holland, the British Virgin and Australia took part…
Details2015 Member Survey Results
A comprehensive survey was conducted in May 2015 covering the facilities and operations of the club. All members were invited to take part. Check out the results of the survey
2015 – 16 Wet Season Race Series Sponsorship Prospectus
Now in its 31st year, the popular DBCYA Wet Season Race Series provides colourful and competitive activity out on the harbour all throughout the Wet Season. Spanning nine races over…
DetailsNotice of AGM
AGM 10am Sun 30 August – Management Committee Nominations now open. All completed nomination forms to be handed over the bar or emailed to by 10am Thursday 27 August.…
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