About Us

Established in 1931, the Port Lincoln Yacht Club has proudly fostered a love of the sea for over 90 years.

Located on the stunning foreshore of Boston Bay, we are home to one of Australia’s premier country sailing facilities. Our club offers year-round racing for keelboats and off-the-beach dinghies, a thriving junior sailing program, and hosts iconic events such as the Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race and Lincoln Week Regatta.

But we’re more than just a sailing club — we’re a community. Whether you’re a lifelong sailor, a newcomer to the sport, or simply enjoy the social side of life by the water, the PLYC welcomes all with open arms.

Come and experience the spirit of sailing, the beauty of Boston Bay, and the camaraderie that makes our club truly special.

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Club History

  • Sailing in Port Lincoln dates back to the 1800s, with regattas held as early as 1840. The town’s natural harbour attracted fishing, cruising, and competitive sailing from it’s earliest days of settlement.

  • The Port Lincoln Yacht Club was officially formed on 9 October 1931. Early races featured fishing cutters and 14ft dinghies. Club activities included sailing, dances, and strong community engagement until WWII paused operations in 1942.

  • The Club reformed in 1948 under the leadership of Roy King and Alan Payze. Racing resumed with 12-square-metre Sharpies. In 1950, the first Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race was held — now one of Australia’s premier ocean races.

  • The Charlton family donated the beachfront land in 1953, enabling construction of the first clubhouse. Junior sailing and trainer fleets were introduced. New classes such as the Holdfast Trainer and Lightweight Sharpie helped expand the sport locally.

  • The Club introduced fleets including 505s, Herons, Moths, Rainbows, Solings and Lasers. A major bequest from Harold Blomberry in the late 1960s funded the addition of the second story to the clubhouse, opened by Sir James Hardy in 1974.

  • The first Lincoln Week Regatta was held in 1976. By the ’80s and ’90s, PLYC was hosting major national events and interschool regattas. Notably, in 1992, Port Lincoln High School defeated New Zealand in the Interdominion Schools Regatta.

  • The Club continued to evolve with new fleets, including 125s, Taser, Mosquito Catamarans and Sydney 32s. A generous renovation of the downstairs bar by Kym Clarke Constructions around 2010 modernised the venue. The Club’s commitment to junior sailing, ocean racing, and community events continues today.