The Club Today

Situated on the banks of Sadgroves Creek, Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association (DBCYA) is a unique member-based community club just 2km from Darwin CBD off Tiger Brennan Drive and a short walk from the Frances Bay Mooring Basin and Tipperary Waters Marina. From humble beginnings in 1982, DBCYA now boasts a healthy membership and offers excellent yachting facilities for local and visiting yachts people. 

The Club also has popular social facilities and thousands of landlubbers come to enjoy the laid-back ambience in the bar, listen to live music and enjoy a bite to eat by the sea. The members' badge draw on Wednesdays has become an institution and is one of our busier nights.

DBCYA prides itself on being a rare and rustic no-nonsense Club with a great community atmosphere.We provide no gambling facilities, just a comfortable open-air venue to encourage quality connection with like-minded peers and pals.Mini buses and taxis will come to the door or public transport is accessible by a five minute walk and we are within e-pushbike range. When approaching by sea it is best to have a good study of the chart first to help guide you through the harbour.

Boat chandlery stores are within walking distance of the Club and private arrangements may be made with the many DBCYA members who have professional skills to assist with repairs and maintenance. The Club does not itself offer boat-building, chandlery, repair or maintenance services – the use of our practical facilities is on a DIY basis only.

Our Wet Season Race Series (nine races from November – March) has four divisions (racing and cruising) with which to take part in the excitement of racing on Darwin Harbour during a wet season tropical storm season, meet peers and prepare for cruising.  

We also coordinate the 630nm open water Spice Islands Darwin Ambon Yacht Race held most years in August.

Throughout the year the club offers a wide range of land based entertainment. Live music three nights per week, pop-up quiz nights, theme occasions and auctions are but a few of the social activities members enjoy. Our Mega Annual Viking Funeral, Pirate Party and New Years Eve party have become institutions on the Darwin social calendar.

Club History