Apart from the stunning new Club, more exhibitors, a seafood festival, 100 nautical art displays, kids entertainment, live music and live cooking demonstrations are just some of the things expected to prompt even more people than ever to the annual Show.

A sail-only Show, one of only a handful in the country, and to be held at the Club on the Port Phillip waterfront where all things boating happen, this is expected to be one of the most talked about Boat Shows in years. The Club Marine Sail Boat Show will feature a new format and is one of the first major events to take place at the new Club, which was officially opened too much fanfare in October. 

Set right on the waters-edge of Port Phillip, visitors will be able to step straight aboard yachts displayed on the Club’s easy-access floating marina and adults and children can also take advantage of the free “Go Sailing” on water experiences supervised by professional instructors. This is a prime opportunity for novices and beginners to “have a go” in a non-threatening atmosphere.    

Whether you want to look at buying a yacht, keelboat or dinghy, sail cloth, insurance, winches, rigging, electronics, engines, paint, sailing gear and more, or look for a great boating holiday destination and charter boats, the Club Marine Sail Boat Show has it all.

Exhibits
Come and view the on-water, hardstand and off the beach display areas that will be transformed to accommodate more than 100 individual exhibitor displays from around the country. A full range of monohulls, keelboats, dinghies, catamarans, trailable yachts and more will be on display.

Boat Show Alley - In the undercroft of the new clubhouse view trade displays including the latest designs and technical advances such as air conditioning and fridges, engines, life jackets, masts and spars, paint, propellers, ropes and rigging, sails, sailing instruments, toilets, pumps, winches and lots more.

Go Sailing
It’s free! Always popular and at no cost, the Club Marine SYC Boating Academy is offering all show visitors the opportunity to go sailing - young and old - it’s never too early, or too late! Experienced and friendly staff will take you for your first sail.

Seafood Festival

You can’t afford to miss this. For the first time ever, cuisines representing four nations will be on offer at the Club Marine Sail Boat Show, where visitors can chill out and take in the views from the SYC’s new restaurant and deck. The views are spectacular – 360 degree views of Port Phillip. From Australia, succulent oysters from four regions served in four different styles and classic Aussie style fish and chips. Lovers of Japanese food will have a selection of sushi, sashimi and okonomiyaki. Those with a taste for Spain will enjoy such delights as seafood paella. Thai food lovers won’t miss out either;  classics such as Tom Yum, Pad Thai and of course Thai fish cakes, will all be on offer. Bart Beek, the celebrated Club Marine chef, will give cooking demonstrations. Be there and enjoy the fruits of his labour.

Nautical Marine Art Show

Come and view up to 100 marine exhibits in the auditorium – a wide range of art exhibits completed by gifted amateurs and top professionals. You will see subject matter from a happy beach scene with children to a steamer battling with heavy seas. All artistic mediums are used; pastel, oil, watercolour, acrylic and pen/wash.  Pricing starts from as little as $250

Family Entertainment

Register now as an exhibitor for the show by visiting the Exhitor Info page

If you wish to discuss exhibiting please contact;

Elizabeth McCormack
Communications Manager - SYC
Email: emccormack@syc.com.au

OR

Richard Hewett
Chief Executive Officer - SYC
Email: ceo@syc.com.au

Melbourne’s only dedicated sail boat show, and considered one of the best boutique sail-only shows in the country, it will feature a new format based around the new $12.75M clubhouse and waterfront facility.

SYC is taking bookings now. Get in early to avoid disappointment. Around 120 exhibitors are expected to take part and some have already booked their space, so prospective exhibitors should sign on now as demand is high, meaning space will run out quickly.

Dedicated to all those who love sailing and one of the biggest events on the sailing calendar, the Show is held in a prime position at Victoria’s largest marina, situated on Melbourne’s Bayside waterfront.

Supported by Club Marine and Bayside City Council, the Show will again attract up to 10,000 quality visitors plus up to 2,000 SYC Members over the weekend.

To celebrate the return of the Show to SYC, admission prices remain unchanged from previous years: $5 for adults, $2 children and under 8’s are free of charge, as are SYC members. Parking is easy too - a short stroll from the Club.

The Club Marine Sail Boat Show presents a wealth of information with professional advice to help visitors decide on the activity that suits their interest and lifestyle - all in one location. It is therefore a show not to be missed. There will be something for everyone of you who like nothing better than just messing around with boats.

Features
Exhibits - Come and view the on-water, hardstand and off the beach display areas that will be transformed to accommodate more than 100 individual exhibitor displays from around the country. A full range of monohulls, keelboats, dinghies, catamarans, trailable yachts and more will be on display.

Boat Show Alley - In the new clubhouse view more than 60 trade displays including the latest designs and technical advances such as air conditioning and fridges, engines, life jackets, masts and spars, paint, propellers, ropes and rigging, sails, sailing instruments, toilets, pumps, winches and lots more.

Family Entertainment - Take the family along too - there’s plenty for all at the including live entertainment, kids entertainment and a wide range of catering options overlooking Port Phillip Bay

Come Try Sailing - It’s free! Always popular and at no cost, the Club Marine SYC Boating Academy is offering all show visitors the opportunity to go sailing - young and old - it’s never too early, or too late! Experienced and friendly staff will take you for your first sail.

Nautical Art Show - The Artful Dodgers are bringing their Nautical Art Show to the Boat Show displaying more than 50 individual water themed paintings and sculptures.

Seafood Festival - A Great Weekend of food and wine promotions held onsite in the Clubs food and beverage outlets including the restaurant overlooking the harbor and the boat show.

Further exciting announcements involving the Show will be made over the next months.

Event Information
2009 Club Marine Sail Boat Show
November 14 & 15 from 10am - 5pm
Sandringham Yacht Club, Jetty Rd, Sandringham (Melways 76E8)
Entry cost: $5 Adults, $2 Children Under 8’s and SYC members Free

For details on exhibiting or visiting the show please contact Liz McCormack or Richard Hewett Sandringham Yacht Club, email:  info@sailboatshow.com.au or phone: (03) 9598 7444

The new Clubhouse, which will be built for a total cost of $12.75 million, will be the most modern in Australia, according to SYC Chief Executive RIchard Hewett. “The new clubhouse will be arguably the best clubhouse and training facility in Australia,” said Mr Hewett. “Member facilities will be 25-30 per cent larger to cater for growth in the future and I am sure that this facility will be able to take us forward for the next 50 years,” he added.

FEATURES
Situated on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay, the new Building will comprise a members’ bar, restaurant, an auditorium and classroom for training purposes, large entertainment room which will be available for functions for members and local community groups, and outdoor areas for eating and socialising: “The building will have Northern and Southern Podium areas which will increase the outdoor area of the current Clubhouse and take the place of the existing garden and barbecue areas,” said Richard Hewett 

In physical size, the new clubhouse will be significantly bigger: “The existing Clubhouse has about 1600sqm of usable space,” said Hewett, “This new building has around 2700sqm of usable space including its training facilities so it is a much larger building and we will be able to cater to many more people and a wider cross-section of the community.”

FUNDING
The total building project has been costed at $12.75 million.

Funding has come by way of members, a bank loan and generous funding from both the Commonwealth Government and the State Government. Five million dollars was raised by members through debentures and extensions on marina pen leases. A further $5 million was raised through a bank loan. Seven hundred thousand dollars has been donated from the estate of the late SYC Member Ken King. An Australian Government training grant assisted with $437,500. A further $117,500 storm water grant was raised to assist with rainwater harvesting for gardens, toilets and boat hosing as well as a storm water retention and filtering system.

The building is being constructed by Kane Constructions Pty Ltd.

THE SITE
The site of the new building will have pride of place near the waterfront on the Sandringham Yacht Club property which is currently used as a car park: “The effect of what we have done is allow us to build the new clubhouse while we still occupy the existing clubhouse,” said Richard Hewett.

“One of the main decisions was that we wanted the new clubhouse closer to the water and we will achieve that. When the new building is completed, the old clubhouse will be demolished and that area will become the car park.”

Utilising all the areas including the under croft of the new building, the club will increase car parking by around 100 spaces.

BUILDING STRUCTURE
The new clubhouse will be basically a concrete and steel construction on two levels.

The materials were chosen to protect the building from the harsh environment in which it will be built and the design was chosen so it is sympathetic to the area.

“We wanted the new clubhouse to be sympathetic to the environment and the local landscape and seascape so that it blends in as best it can to its surroundings,” said Richard Hewett.

“Hopefully we have chosen wisely with regard to our materials so that the building has the best longevity we can provide at this time,” he added.

Sandringham Yacht Club’s new Clubhouse is scheduled to open in August 2009.

For More information:
Richard Hewett, Sandringham Yacht Club CEO. Phone (03) 9598 7444.