Westernport Yacht Club was founded in 1960. The Club, situated at the end of Foreshore Rd in Balnarring Beach, offers superb views over Western Port and is renowned for its friendly atmosphere.
BOATING ACTIVITIES
WYC has almost 400 members who participate in a range of on water activities including kayaking, fishing and sailing. For dinghy sailors, WYC provides a proven pathway from learning to sail to starring on the world stage. WYC was the pilot site for Yachting Australia’s Tackers program and in the 9 years since has introduced hundreds of children to the sport. At the other end of the scale we currently have a member of the Victoria Sailing Team and last year our own Pip Pietromonaco was named Victorian Female Sailor of the year as she represented Australia in many overseas regattas.
As well as providing a great facility for members, WYC hosts many events that attract sailors from around the state and even further afield. We are proud to host the Sarah Blanck Regatta, Australia’s only coaching regatta that is run by women for women and girls. This regatta attracts competitors and supports from all over Australia, from novice sailors to Olympians (this year we will have 6 in attendance). Visitors also flock to the club for our year round coaching program, Victorian High School Sailing Cup heats, The Western Port Youth Regatta, Yachting Western Port Teams Racing Regatta, Labour Day weekend State Titles, Discover Sailing Days, Primary School Sailing programs and our Sailing School.
OUR PACER FLEET
A few years ago the club purchased a fleet of 6 Pacer dinghies. These boats are used for just about all the events listed above and are the most visible and heavily used boats in the club. The main-sails on these boats are at the end of their useful life and we must replace them to allow these events to continue.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are offering businesses and individuals the opportunity to sponsor a sail.
Business - For $1,250 you can sponsor one of the 6 new sails1. In recognition of your support, your business logo2 can be displayed on the sail as well as on our club website.
Individual - For $1,000 you can sponsor one of the 6 new sails1. In recognition of your support, your name can be displayed on the sail as well as on our club website. Alternatively, for $500 you can share a sail sponsorship with another individual (name on one side of the sail).
These sponsorship packages must be finalised by October 15, 2015. To apply, please contact Adam Smith on 0404 885 348 or commodore@westernport.org.au
1The sponsorship is for the useful life of the sail which is at least 5 years.
2Depending on size / complexity, an additional amount may be required to have your company logo on the sail.
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