A$24M
Total Estimated Construction Cost
The proposed Yacht Club and state-of-the-art multi-level public car park facility, subject to final cost planning, approvals and procurement.
AIRLIE BEACH YACHT CLUB
The Club
A new member Club for Airlie Beach, created around the water, the people of the Whitsundays and the future of the region.
Artist impression · Proposed Airlie Beach Yacht Club · Subject to approval
WHY ABYC
A genuine yacht club with a broader role.
Airlie Beach Yacht Club is being established to create a permanent home for membership, maritime participation, hospitality, recreation and important occasions in Airlie Beach.
The Club is intended to bring together local residents, sailors, anglers, boat owners, families, business leaders and visitors through a shared connection with the Whitsundays. Boat ownership will not be required.
Hospitality will support the life of the Club, but hospitality is not the Club's reason for existing. Membership, participation, competition, service and community are the foundation.
1,850 m²
Yacht club facilities
Member, hospitality, event, retail and operational areas.
1,500 people
Planned maximum licensed capacity
Subject to statutory approvals, detailed design, licensing and final operational planning.
800 m²
Pool and cabana facilities
A substantial waterfront recreation environment.
70 seats
Argentinian open-fire restaurant
Indicative capacity subject to detailed design and operating approvals.
60 seats
Members’ lounge
Indicative member setting subject to detailed design and operating approvals.
70 m²
Club cellar and bottle shop
Indicative area subject to detailed design and operating approvals.
PROPOSED CLUBHOUSE
One waterfront precinct. Many reasons to belong.
The current design brings together member facilities, an Argentinian open-fire restaurant, bars and terraces, members' lounge, pool and cabanas, Club cellar, events and supporting operational spaces.
PROJECT STATUS
A proposal progressing through its required stages.
All proposed facilities, capacities and operating arrangements remain subject to statutory approvals, detailed design, licensing and final operational planning.
The official burgee
A mark designed to be recognised at sea.
Navy, sailcloth, oxblood and antique gold form a distinctive identity grounded in navigation, direction and Club tradition.
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Vision & Purpose
To establish a respected Yacht Club for Airlie Beach: active on the water, strong in its membership, generous in its hospitality and accountable to the community it serves.
Airlie Beach & the Whitsundays
A mainland gateway to one of Australia's defining sailing and marine destinations.
Architecture
A purpose-designed Yacht Club shaped by the tropical climate, marina outlook and the movement between indoor and outdoor Club life.
Sustainability
Environmental responsibility must be built into the design, measured in operation and connected to the waters that give the Club its purpose.
Club Identity
The ABYC identity connects the burgee, ceremonial crest, officer flags, colours, typography, uniforms and member applications within one disciplined maritime system.