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Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association  Inc is situated at 68 Frances Bay Drive, Stuart Park, Darwin, on the banks of Sadgroves Creek, in the tropical north of Australia. A charmingly unique and unpretentious club forged from dedicated volunteer efforts and community spirit, we now offer a practical range of facilities and services for sailors and a great social environment for locals and visitors alike. 

Located just two minutes’ drive from Darwin city via Tiger Brennan Drive or Garramilla Boulevard, within Neuron pushbike range and a handy alternative to the CBD.

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About Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association

Situated on the banks of Sadgroves Creek, Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association (DBCYA) is a unique member-based community club just 2km from Darwin CBD off Tiger Brennan Drive and a short walk from the Frances Bay Mooring Basin and Tipperary Waters Marina. From humble beginnings in 1982, the club now boasts a healthy membership and offers excellent yachting facilities for local and visiting yachts people.

The venue also has great social facilities and thousands come to enjoy the laid-back ambience, listen to live music and enjoy a bite to eat by the sea. DBCYA prides itself on being a rare and rustic no-nonsense venue that provides no gambling facilities, just a great open-air atmosphere to encourage connection with like-minded peers and pals.

Boat chandlery stores are within walking distance of the Club and private arrangements may be made with the many DBCYA members who have professional skills to assist with repairs and maintenance. The Club does not itself offer boat-building, chandlery, repair or maintenance services – the use of our practical facilities is on a DIY basis only.

Our Wet Season Race Series (nine races from November – March) has four divisions (racing and cruising) with which to take part in the excitement of racing on Darwin Harbour during a wet season tropical storm season. We also coordinate the 630nm open water Spice Islands Darwin Ambon Yacht Race.

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Further up Sadgroves Creek, between the Duck Pond and Tipperary Waters Marina, is an all-tide dinghy pontoon and ramp. It’s a short walk to Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association (DBCYA) with a rare old-Darwin style open-air bar and restaurant.

Formed in 1982, the club has a colourful history. It offers a laundry, hardstand, careening poles, workshop and dinghy racks. Visitors are welcome. While the club doesn’t offer repair or maintenance services, there’s always someone who knows someone (including a few Mick Dundee types) who can help you.

There is a wet season yacht race series with five classes. DBCYA is the main coordinating body for the annual Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race and Rally. www.dbcya.com.au +61 8 8981 7816

Outside, and half a mile north on the opposite side of Sadgroves Creek at the turn, are a few dozen government-managed fore-and-aft moorings at 12°26.725S, 130°51.376E . They’re well made with three rows of thick braided line, buoyed at regular intervals by large yellow-painted tires.

A convenient anchorage to wait out the tide, or if you’re on a budget, is south at the wide creek mouth a few hundred metres off the north of Stokes Hill Wharf at 12°28.099S, 130°51.244E . This spot, in 8-11 metres on mud, is open to the southeast and fishing boats’ wake to and from the Duck Pond. Here, and up at the north moorings, is popular with the local liveaboard characters because it’s cheap and close to Darwin CBD. It’s a far easier option to transit shore near here than lug your dinghy up and down the beach around at Fanny Bay.

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Hours: BAR: Monday - Thurs open 3pm onwards, Fri - Sun open 12pm onwards. Kitchen (The Galley) open 7 days 5pm - 9pm.

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A rare, rustic and ambient venue that welcomes all to its open air premises. Located just 1km from the Darwin CBD just off Tiger Brennan Drive, the club offers a range of practical DIY facilities for cruising yacht people and a relaxed social clubhouse and atmosphere for locals and visitors, right on the edge of the inner Darwin Harbour. DBCYA is one of the last old-Darwin style venues, with an open air undercover setting, live music every Wed, Fri and Sun plus a range of special events. You won't find any gambling facilities at Dinah, just a great location for quality connection with mates and family over tasty hot food and super cold drinks. Our humble playground will keep the kiddies entertained. The Galley is open 7 days for dinner serving sumptuous local-caught seafood and Aussie favourites

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The Mega Annual Viking Funeral - July every year. Tribute boat burning, live music, Most Likely Viking comps, pig on a spit, hot food, bagpipers and so much more. Tickets via the facebook page

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Open Hours: BAR: Monday - Thurs open 3pm onwards, Fri - Sun open 12pm onwards. Kitchen (The Galley) open 7 days 5pm - 9pm.

Description

A rare, rustic and ambient venue that welcomes all to its open air premises. Located just 1km from the Darwin CBD just off Tiger Brennan Drive, the club offers a range of practical DIY facilities for cruising yacht people and a relaxed social clubhouse and atmosphere for locals and visitors, right on the edge of the inner Darwin Harbour. DBCYA is one of the last old-Darwin style venues, with an open air undercover setting, live music every Wed, Fri and Sun plus a range of special events. You won't find any gambling facilities at Dinah, just a great location for quality connection with mates and family over tasty hot food and super cold drinks. Our humble playground will keep the kiddies entertained. The Galley is open 7 days for dinner serving sumptuous local-caught seafood and Aussie favourites

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68 Francis Bay Drive Stuart Park NT 0820

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The Mega Annual Viking Funeral - July every year. Tribute boat burning, live music, Most Likely Viking comps, pig on a spit, hot food, bagpipers and so much more. Tickets via the facebook page

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Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Inc 68 Frances Bay Drive, Darwin Northern Territory, Australia

GPO Box 1506, Darwin NT, 0801, Australia

Telephone : (08) 8981 7816 (admin and bar)

Mobile : 0499 346 242 (General Manager)

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Australia’s international code is (+61)

Lat/Long: S 12° 27.087′ E 130° 50.953′

Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association Inc. is situated at Frances Bay Drive, Stuart Park, Darwin, on the banks of Sadgroves Creek, in the tropical north of Australia.

Office Open Hours : Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 4:30pm Bar Open Hours : Mon & Tues: 3pm – 10pm Wednesday: 3pm – 11pm Thursday: 3pm – 10pm Friday: 1pm – 11pm Sat & Sun: 1pm – 10pm

TON’S Bistro Open Hours: 5:00pm – 9pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays)