Functions & Venue Hire at the Port Lincoln Yacht Club

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The perfect venue for your next function

Looking for a venue with spectacular views, versatile event spaces, and warm coastal charm? Nestled on the shores of Boston Bay, the Port Lincoln Yacht Club offers a truly unforgettable setting for your next event—whether you’re planning an elegant wedding, a milestone birthday, a corporate function, or a relaxed beachfront gathering.

Whatever the occasion, we offer flexibility to suit your needs — our experienced team is here to ensure your event runs smoothly, with attention to detail, excellent amenities and that welcoming PLYC hospitality.

Let the natural beauty of Boston Bay be the backdrop to your next unforgettable event.

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Function areas to choose from

  • Upstairs Function Room

    Upstairs Function Room

    Capacity: Up to 200 guests

    Our spacious upstairs venue is ideal for large events and special occasions. Enjoy panoramic views of Boston Bay from the open-air balcony, with access to modern amenities and optional in-house catering.

    Perfect for: Weddings, formal dinners, presentations and charity events.

  • Downstairs Bar & Function Area

    Downstairs Bar & Function Area

    Capacity: Up to 70 guests

    Our cosy ground-floor bar opens onto a paved beachfront area, ideal for relaxed gatherings in a cocktail-style setting.

    Perfect for: Intimate celebrations, networking events, or casual parties.

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Elegant indoor event setup with round and long banquet tables covered in white tablecloths, decorated with floral centerpieces, candles, and tableware, against a green leafy wall and a white canopy ceiling.
Elegant event space with string lights, floral centerpieces, and high-top tables with stools, decorated for a celebration or gathering.
Indoor seating area with barrels, stools, and a wooden sideboard decorated with candles, flowers, and branches, overlooking an outdoor water view through large windows.
Long banquet table with white tablecloth and chairs in a decorated event space near large windows with a view of water, hanging fern greenery and string lights overhead.
A blackboard menu titled 'The Bar' with a wooden frame listing beverages and illustrated with drinks, set against a festive background with blurred lights and people.
A spread of baked goods on a wooden table, including bread rolls, baguettes, a pie, and an assortment of cheeses and crackers, with a floral centerpiece in the background.
Wedding reception hall with decorated tables, greenery wall backdrop, and a cake table. Hanging greenery and string lights adorn the ceiling, with large windows on one side.
Empty indoor room with high tables and barstools, large windows, potted plants, and wooden barrel decorations.
People preparing and serving food in a commercial kitchen, with smiling individuals around a counter filled with dishes, including a man stirring food and women working behind.
Decorated event space with high tables and stools, string lights, a floral centerpiece on a table, and large windows with a view outside.
Empty wedding ceremony setup with white chairs arranged in rows facing a white backdrop with flowers, on a wooden floor under a ceiling with string lights.
Decorative maritime-themed display with a framed welcome sign, a ship's wheel on a wooden stand, and a white mask on top in front of large corner windows.

Function & event booking request

Please download our printable Function Hire Contract here or fill in the enquiry form below.

Terms & conditions of venue hire

Tentative bookings are held for 1 week only. To confirm your booking the Function Hire Contract must be completed and lodged along with a signed copy of the Terms and Conditions to the PLYC. An invoice for the full amount will be forwarded for payment. 

If the booking is cancelled at least 30 days prior to the hire date the amount paid will be refunded.

  • Setup of Functions

    The setup for functions – tables, crockery, cutlery and decorations etc is the hirer’s responsibility and is not included in any of the hire charges. The hire of any PLYC white tablecloths will be charged to you after your event once dry cleaned.

    Cleaning

    While a % of the hire fee includes a standard clean, excess cleaning will be charged at $50.00 per hour, at the discretion of the Function Hire Coordinator. The kitchen hire fee excludes any cleaning fees. The hirer is also responsible for the cleaning of the kitchen area as this is not included in your hire fee. No food scraps are to be left in the kitchen overnight with all rubbish placed in the rubbish bins outside. The kitchen area is to be left clean after your hire.

  • Catering

    Organisation of catering is the responsibility of the hirer.  Our Function Hire Coordinator can offer suggestions of providers. Supply of morning or afternoon tea may be available by negotiation.

    Alcohol

    Alcohol is not to be brought into the Club.

  • Security Bond

    Credit card details are required prior to use as pre-authorisation. This will be used to cover any breakage or damage which occurs during your function or event, and excess cleaning charges where the property requires a higher than usual level of cleaning as a result of your hire, along with any outstanding payments not received after your hire. You will be notified of these charges before your credit card is charged. A credit card form will be emailed to you which needs to be returned to PLYC before your event.

    Kitchen Security

    You will be supplied a key and access code to the building.  The alarm to the kitchen must be deactivated before entering by entering a 4 digit access code and pressing “Away” on the panel to the left of the kitchen door.  A $50.00 false alarm fee will apply if the alarm is activated.

    Damage to PLYC property

    Damage above wear and tear to PLYC property will be charged. This includes excess glass breakages.

    • Please do not remove Club fixtures eg trophies, photos or speakers.

    • Do not use sticky tape on windows as the windows have a protective coating that may be damaged.

    • Confetti, petals, table sprinkles and glitter are not permitted. A cleaning fee will apply if used.

    • No sticky tape or blue tac are permitted on ceiling panels. Ceiling panels have special clips which are to be used when decorating.

    • Candles may only be used if a barrier is used to protect tables and carpet.

    • A utensil list will be supplied for the kitchen. After a function please check to make sure items have not been removed from the Club.  Replacement charges will apply.

    18th and 21st Birthday Functions

    18th birthday functions are NOT permitted. 21st birthday functions are permitted in the upstairs function room only. Licensed security is compulsory for 21st birthday functions at the cost of the hirer and the hirer must give notice to the Club of the name of the security business hired for that particular function.

  • Immediate 50% payment on receipt of invoice is required to secure the booking. The balance is payable within 90 days. Full payment must be received prior to use of facilities. All beverage accounts must be finalised on the night. We accept Bank Deposit, Cash or MasterCard/Visa. All payment details and terms are noted on your invoice.