Newport Cruising Yacht Club on the Redcliffe Peninsula continues to host weekly sailing races and social gatherings for members and visiting crews.
Sailing Activities in Newport
The Newport Cruising Yacht Club operates from Scarborough and Newport, north of Brisbane, with events starting and finishing near the Newport Waterways Outer Leads. The club’s home waters span the northern end of Moreton Bay, including Deception Bay.
Regular weekly pursuit races are held on Wednesday afternoons (WAGS – Wednesday Afternoon Good Sailing) and Saturday afternoons (SAGS – Saturday Afternoon Good Sailing). These races are structured to allow yachts to finish around the same time before crews return to the clubhouse for presentations.
A RUMS (Saturday Afternoon Good Sailing) event is scheduled for 6 September 2025. The most recent SAGS race was cancelled due to forecast strong winds and rain.
Special and Annual Events
The club also runs an annual calendar of special races, including the NCYC Regatta, Rolly Hill Short Handed Race, Lucinda Bay Classic, Lady Skippers’ Yacht Race, Single Handed Yacht Race, NCYC Marathon, Australia Day Sailing, and Labour Day Sprints. Early in 2024, a race series allowing the use of spinnakers was reintroduced.
Membership and Crewing
Those interested in sailing or crewing can attend the clubhouse at 166 Klingner Road, Kippa Ring, via the Dick Tosser Turner Gate at the east end of Walkers Creek bridge. Members gather every Wednesday and Saturday from about 4 p.m. after events. Visitors can meet members, learn about boat ownership, and discuss opportunities to crew or cruise.
Membership applications, yacht registration details, event calendars, and proxy forms are available through the club’s website.
Community and Support
The Newport Cruising Yacht Club actively promotes family participation and social interaction. It supports Redcliffe Coast Guard onshore and receives on-water assistance from QF3. The club also partners with local businesses, including Sea Salt & Vine Café, Scarborough Pest Control, and Dirty Boat Bottoms.
Upcoming Events and Meetings
Members can log on to the club website for race details and results. Upcoming gatherings include a coffee meet-up at Sea Salt & Vine on 19 August 2025, and the club’s AGM and GM on 26 August 2025.
Published 10-Aug-2025
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