About The Mersey Yatch Club
Situated in a picturesque location on the banks of the Mersey River in Devonport, Tasmania, The Mersey Yacht Club has a history dating back to 1923.
Our club attracts a diverse membership base; sailors, power boaters, dragon boat paddlers, divers, junior sailors, and people who just love relaxing beside the water enjoying the appealing view across boats moored on the river. Even if you just like taking in the view, the Mersey Yacht Club welcomes you as a member.
In fact, the definition of yacht is far more that just a sailing boat; “a vessel used for private cruising, racing, or other noncommercial purposes” (www.dictionary.com).
If it floats it likely fits the definition – so all are welcome.
Programme
The Mersey Yacht Club recently hosted a very successful Australian and Oceania Laser Titles, with competitors, including a world champion, coming to Devonport from many countries around the world. Our testing courses set off the Mersey Bluff in Bass Strait offered a variety of weather conditions including big seas and wind, testing the competitors. Such offshore conditions are not usually experienced at regattas and feedback indicated they loved the challenge Bass Strait offered.
Each year between Christmas and New Year the Mersey Yacht Club hosts the finish of the ORCV Melbourne to Devonport Ocean Race. The final race of the Rudder Cup series for competing yachts is the Top of the Island Race, conducted by the Club off the Mersey Bluff on a triangular course.
Recognising that not everyone races, the Club encourages everyone to bring their boat out for each event to have a “boating experience” - those who want to race can race, and those who don't can enjoy being on the water.
