Regattas
Regattas at SLYCMS
St Leonards Yacht Club and Motor Squadron is thrilled to welcome regatta competitors and their families to our club on the Bellarine Peninsula. Down on the St Leonards lower bluff, we have great access to beautiful southern port phillip bay, clear waters, great views and a family friendly beach. Sailors will typically enjoy an afternoon sea breeze during summer and some tidal influence to test your skills.
Our club facilities, including a cafe and bar, are excellent and our outdoor area invites a relaxed afternoon for non sailors overlooking the beach and the sailing area. The beach is great for families, and we encourage you to make use of our facilities while supporting the competitiors. Bring your swimmers, beach umbrella and enjoy the waters. You may even get to see our local port phillip bay dolphins or seals. And while you’re here you want to explore some of the Geelong and the Bellarines best... food, wineries, breweries, art galleries, museums, nature reserves, golf courses and world-famous surf beaches.
Upcoming Regattas
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64th Heron National Championships
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Useful Local information
Shopping: St Leonards has a shopping strip is located just a 5 min driver from SLYCMS and has a IGA supermarket with a bottle shop, Cafes, Newsagency/Post Office, Fish and Chips, Bakery and Pizza shop to name a few other businesses
Fuel: The closest petrol station is located 13km away at either Drysdale or Portarlington
Medical: St Leonards Surgery is located 5 mins north of SLYCMS at 17 McLeod Street, St Leonards VIC. Emergency services are located in 40mins Geelong at University Hospital Geelong, Ryrie Street emergency entrance.
Chandlery: One of our sponsors is Will at DYSC Marine Supplies, 173 West Fyans St in Newtown Geelong Victoria 3220.
Weather: Our own Weather station at SLYCMS (Any westerly winds read inaccurate due to the bluff) and WillyWeather for South Channel and St Leonards
Tides: High and Low tides at St Leonards is about 3hrs behind tides at the heads of Port Phillip
Club Access: All crew members and families of regatta entry boats will have access to the facilities at SLYCMS including toilets and showers for the duration of the regatta.
Trailer Parking: We have ample parking directly opposite the club, please speak to the SLYCMS for further information relevant to the specific regatta you are entering.
Support Boats: Can be launched at the local St Leonards boat ramp 5min drive away
Out and About St Leonards, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula
If you're extending your stay, we recommend checking out https://www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au/. There is so much to see and do around St Leonards, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula and its only a short drive to the Surf Coast!
Where to Stay
St Leonards is home to many beautiful B&Bs and holiday homes. There is also a variety of hotel, motel and caravan park accommodation in neighbouring Indented Head, Portarlington and Queenscliff and its only a short 40mins drive to Geelong.
Bellarine Bayside Holiday Parks (Camping and Cabins)
Big4 Bellarine (Camping and Cabins)
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