Where your event sets sail

Experience group sailing in Geelong with RGYC. Team-building, business events, hens and bucks parties, social outings, and unforgettable waterfront adventures on Corio Bay await.

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Experience the thrill of group sailing in Geelong

Looking for an unforgettable group sailing experience in Geelong? Events by RGYC delivers safe, thrilling, and hands-on adventures on Corio Bay for friends, families, corporate teams, and special celebrations. Whether it’s team-building, a birthday, bucks or hens day, or a casual gathering, our expert skippers guide you on modern RS21 keelboats for an engaging and memorable experience. 

From fostering teamwork to enjoying the thrill of sailing, our waterfront location provides the perfect backdrop to connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories. 

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Why sail with RGYC 

Team-building adventures

On-water sailing experiences designed to boost communication, collaboration, and camaraderie across teams. 

Flexible sailing packages

Options range from intimate escapes to full-scale experiences, tailored to your group’s size and goals.

Corporate & social celebrations

Perfect for birthdays, hens & bucks parties, or work outings, with flexible scheduling and group sizes.

Optional add-ons

Enhance your day with trophies, prizes, or private post-sail functions with catering. 

Custom layouts & experiences

Combine sailing with on-land activities, private function rooms, and tailored catering to create a full-day experience.

Waterfront access & convenience

Dockside starting points, premium marina facilities, and direct access to Corio Bay make logistics simple and stress-free. 

All skill levels welcome

Experienced skippers guide every participant, ensuring safety, fun, and engagement for novices and seasoned sailors alike.

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What our clients say

  • "We had my daughter’s wedding at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. The whole experience was fantastic. The team made the whole planning process easy and the staff were very friendly and helpful all night. The food was delicious and the way they setup the room was spectacular. Everyone had a great time."

    John Van Beveren (via Google) 

  • “Excellent service, great food and an exceptional venue manager who made my friends 80th birthday a day to remember.”

    Deb Grull (via Google) 

  • “Each time we’ve performed at Royal Geelong Yacht Club you can see the care and attention to detail focused towards the client and their guests. The venue decor is beautiful, the staff are so professional and friendly, and the food is to die for!”

    Nathan Coul - Melbourne Entertainment Co (via Facebook)  

  • “A really fun place for an evening and the catering was very tasty. Bathrooms were clean and what a lovely view! I didn't really know it was here even though I frequently go to the waterfront. Now I have a new place to try coffee next time I come back.”

    Mary M (via Google) 

  • “Had a function there the catering was excellent the staff were lovely would highly recommend.”

    Brodie Jones (via Google) 

  • “I had my 50th birthday party there. It was an amazing night. The food was awesome and the service couldn't be faulted.”

    Debbie Townsend (via Facebook)  

  • “Great venue to host a party/wedding.”

    Maurice Mutsaerts (via Google) 

What’s included?

Perfect for team-building or social outings, our Corio Bay Sailing Experience offers a shared adventure on the water. Experience the thrill of a true yacht club atmosphere with styled fleet racing, available for intimate groups of 6 people all the way to rotating regatta-style competitions of 120 participants. 

Sample schedule:

  • 15 min – Arrival & Briefing 

  • 15 min – Meet your Skippers 

  • 1-2 hr – Sailing (rotating dependent on group size) 

  • Post-event – Presentation, Drinks & Canapés 

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No sailing adventure is complete without great food and drinks. Pair your sailing experience with a celebration shoreside. Our trusted partners, Lady & the Fox and The Yot Café provide tailored menus to suit any group. From casual grazing boards and bento boxes to elegant sit-down meals or cocktail-style receptions, your group can refuel and celebrate in style.  

From dock to drinks

Lady & the Fox - shoreside catering for unique events

Tailored menus from casual breakfasts and packed lunches to sit-down lunches and cocktails. For shoreside events located in the Victorian Sailing Centre Waterfront Pavilion, their creativity, style, and flawless service ensure your group sailing event is unforgettable. 

The Yot Café - fresh, seasonal produce by the bay

Flexible catering for your group in the RGYC Clubhouse including breakfast, buffet, or sit-down meals. Enjoy cocktails or canapés overlooking the marina for post-sail celebrations. 

Plan your sailing experience

Ready to bring your team, friends, or family together on Corio Bay? Fill out the enquiry form below, and our team will help plan your ideal group sailing day, provide brochures, and tailor packages to your group size, goals, and occasion.