WESTERN AUSTRALIA
South of Perth Yacht Club (SoPYC)
Location: Coffee Point, 2 Canning Beach Road, Applecross, WA 6153
About:
The South of Perth Yacht Club enjoys a spectacular location on the southern side of Melville Water at the confluence of the Swan and Canning Rivers. The yacht club overlooks Perth City and caters for keelboats, power boats and dinghy sailors.
Located less than 10 minutes from Perth CBD, the Club offers a complete range of sailing, power boating, social activities and opportunities for all. Facilities include water pens, hard standing for trailerable yachts and powerboats, under-cover storage for racing dinghies and marine travel lift and slipping facilities. SoPYC also runs a Sailability program and radio-controlled yacht racing.
Two St Ayles Skiff kits were bought with the generous support of Club members, and both skiffs are now available for rowing by general Club members. Fifteen Club members (mostly retired gentlemen) were involved with the construction of the skiffs over about 15 months, mostly working on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. This built up a great camaraderie and many lasting friendships have been made.
Building started in June 2022 and “Valkyrie”, the first skiff, was launched in April 2023, whilst the second skiff “Ballina C” was completed in only 5 months and launched in October 2023. Both skiffs are rowed using hollow Oregon timber oars with Spotted Gum handles.
Contacts:
- Bob Harrap – 0407 991 901
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