Since 2019, Martha Cove Yacht Squadron (MCYS) has been operating as a vibrant, inclusive and community-minded club that embraces both sail and power boating activities – on and off the water. Located in one of Australia’s most beautiful marinas, the MCYS membership comprises boat owners, non-boat owners, individuals and families with a passion for racing, or cruising under power or sail. All involved share a love of being out on the water and seek to improve their skills and build their experience.
During the summer season, they conduct a weekly twilight sailing series as well as competitive racing events and multi-day cruising trips to overnight destinations. Power boaters enjoy half and full day adventures to the many scenic and historic locations around the southern end of Port Philip Bay.
Martha Cove is an ideal place to base a yacht squadron offering a safe fully protected harbour with great facilities, marinas, private berths, boatyard, fuel dock, dry stack boat storage, boat ramp, public recreation areas, waterfront housing and more. They are transforming what it means to belong to a community-based Yacht Squadron. Founded on the belief that any day on, in or near the water is a good day and the ideals of camaraderie, community and meaningful connections.
Membership options:
MCYS Temporary Membership "SailPass"
MCYS offers guests (non-members) a "SailPass" temporary membership for up to 6 days to be able to participate in a club race, cruise, or other on-water event on specific dates.
Benefits of SailPass
Non-members get a temporary MCYS membership to allow them to crew on a club boat participating in a club event on specific date(s). They are covered by Australian Sailing Personal Accident Insurance for the days nominated. It enables skippers and crew of sail racing boats to comply with the “crew eligibility rule 46” in the new blue book. You can nominate a single day, or multiple days. MCYS allows up to 6 free SailPass days for any one person in a season. After that, in order to continue to participate with MCYS, we ask that you join the club as a Full Member.
For residents who do not have a boat, the club provides a range of activities providing the opportunity to join with The Martha Cove Yacht Squadron (MCYS) provides a club social activities for residents, yachties and power boaters. This is a unique opportunity for boat owners and residents to join this new Club at Martha Cove with:
• An absolutely safe harbour.
• A fantastic residential complex.
• The new Martha Cove Village.
• The most modern boatyard facilities for your boating requirements
Explain Ian Ross of Danckert Real Estate, “I am proud to support a local club that is integral to Martha Cove Marina and the boat owner community alike. The Martha Cove Yacht Squadron is active with social events and inclusive of both sail and power boaters. I look forward to contributing in any way I can to help further promote this new club that plays such a vital role in the local boating scene.”
Martha Cove Yacht Squadron Inc.
2 Pickings Road, Safety Beach, Victoria, 3936
Tel: 0491 627 864